The Wainwright House is a "learning center dedicated to inspiring greater understanding through body, mind, spirit…More and community."</p> <p>The Wainwright House is the oldest non-sectarian holistic learning center in the United States. The center holds various holistic classes, programs and retreats, as well as brings in guest speakers. In addition to holistic programs, the organization also rents space in the house for business meetings, weddings, art shows and book signings. The Rye YMCA holds yoga classes in the carriage house. It is a large, grey stone building that overlooks beautiful scenic views of the Long Island Sound.</p>

The Rye Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of Rye. The historical society…More offers educational programming for all ages as well as exhibits art and artifacts from its own collection and from other local artists. The organization is based in the Square House on Purchase Street.</p> <p>Formerly a tavern, the Square House was opened as a museum in 1967. The museum houses many exhibits a large collection of artifacts, dating back to 1660.</p>