The Vander Ende Onderdonk House (VEOH) marks the historical boundary between Newtown and Bushwick that was settled in 1769 and reflects the current boundary between Queens and Brooklyn.

The VEOH also embodies the cultural history of Ridgewood, transitioning from the homeland of the Lenape to Dutch and English settlers to a center for the early immigration of European countries, particularly Germany and Ireland, to current immigrants from Eastern Europe, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The VEOH represents the transition from rural to commercial and industrial development in New York City, having served as a farm, early carting and glass collection business, and a factory for greenhouses and parts for the Apollo space program. The VEOH is the keystone for one of the largest historic districts in NYC.

Self-guided tours are available on OHNY Weekend. An historical scavenger hunt will be available for families to complete. The Vander Ende Onderdonk House is located on 1.5 acres of open space featuring gardens, fruit trees, and picnic areas with views of Manhattan.

Access to the basement and second floor of the museum is limited to stairs, so wheelchair and other walking challenged guests can only visit the main floor of the museum. The exhibit space and two restored rooms are on the main floor. The outdoor space is gravel and grass and is uneven, so caution is required when walking about the grounds.