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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

National Historic Site · New York

Built by of one of the first families of wealth in America.

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  • LocationHyde Park, NY
  • Entrance $15 per person
  • HoursDaily, 10:00AM - 3:30PM
  • Weather now64°F Cloudy
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Designed by one of the nation's preeminent architects. The Vanderbilt Mansion is a home built expressly for the aristocratic lifestyle.

Topics
  • Architecture and Building
  • Trails
Fall Colors in the Hudson Valley
Thousands of visitors flock to the Hudson Valley in the Fall to see the leaves change colors. — NPS Photo/Bill Urbin

Things to Do

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Facilities & Services

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Tours & Tickets

  • Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site Tours

    Ticket Facility

    "All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River" FDR This quote captures FDR's connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved & the place…

    Book tickets on Recreation.gov 114 Estates Lane, Hyde Park, NY (845) 229-5320 Directions

    Details
    "All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River" FDR This quote captures FDR's connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved & the place he considered home. The first US Presidential Library was started by FDR here. Visit the Home of FDR and Presidential Library & Museum to learn about the only President elected to four terms.

Other Visitor Services

  • The Pavilion Visitor Center

    Pavilion Visitor Center

    Facility

    In the Pavilion Visitor Center, visitors may acquire tickets for guided tours of the Vanderbilt Mansion at the front desk helmed by a ranger. Tours begin in the Pavilion…

    119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park, NY (845) 444-9166 Directions

    Details
    In the Pavilion Visitor Center, visitors may acquire tickets for guided tours of the Vanderbilt Mansion at the front desk helmed by a ranger. Tours begin in the Pavilion followed by a short walk to the mansion. Bathrooms are available in the visitor center during operating hours. A small exhibit containing historic objects and information about the Vanderbilt family exists in the visitor center along with an NPS stamp station.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Daily, 10:00AM - 3:30PM · Tours of the Vanderbilt Mansion

Hours by area (2)
  • Tours of the Vanderbilt MansionDaily, 10:00AM - 3:30PM

    During the winter and spring months, tours of the Mansion are offered daily. The first tour usually starts at 10 AM with the last tour starting at 3:30 PM. Each tour's approximate length is 1 hour. Tour times are subject to change and have different schedules seasonally. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis in the Visitor Center where the tour guide begins the tour.

    Monday10:00AM - 3:30PM
    Tuesday10:00AM - 3:30PM
    Wednesday10:00AM - 3:30PM
    Thursday10:00AM - 3:30PM
    Friday10:00AM - 3:30PM
    Saturday10:00AM - 3:30PM
    Sunday10:00AM - 3:30PM
  • Park Grounds, Gardens, & TrailsDaily, 7:00AM - 5:00PM

    Park and mansion tour hours vary by season. The grounds are open daily, except for New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

    Monday7:00AM - 5:00PM
    Tuesday7:00AM - 5:00PM
    Wednesday7:00AM - 5:00PM
    Thursday7:00AM - 5:00PM
    Friday7:00AM - 5:00PM
    Saturday7:00AM - 5:00PM
    Sunday7:00AM - 5:00PM

Entrance fees

  • $15Per Person
Fee details
  • Per Person$15

    Entrance to the Vanderbilt Mansion is by guided tour only.

Passes

  • $45Annual Entrance - Park
Pass details
  • Annual Entrance - Park

    The Roosevelt-Vanderbilt 2025 Annual Pass is valid for Entrance Fee at Roosevelt-Vanderbilt NHS for Entrance Fee only for pass holder and three persons (16 or older) when per person fees are charged. The pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase.

Address

81 Vanderbilt Park Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538

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Weather & conditions

64°F
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  • Today 76° 52°
    Sunny
    17% rain
  • Tomorrow 76° 53°
    Sunny
    13% rain
  • Thursday 60° 45°
    Sunny
    9% rain

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What to expect by season

Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40°F to 70°F. Rain is not uncommon. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70° F to 100° F. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months with periods of rain. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40° F to 70° F. Peak leaf season is mid-October. Rain is not uncommon. Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30° F to 50°F. Ice, Freezing Rain and Snow are not uncommon.

Photos

  • The Formal Gardens
    The formal gardens of the Vanderbilt Estate consist of multiple tiers defined over a hillside, surrounded by a graceful landscape. — NPS Photo/Bill Urbin
  • View of the Hudson River looking North from the Overlook
  • West Point Band performs at the Vanderbilt Mansion

Getting There

81 Vanderbilt Park Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is located in the town of Hyde Park, NY, approximately 5 miles north of Poughkeepsie along Route 9G, midway between New York City and Albany, about a 1.5 hour drive from either direction. Located on the east bank of the Hudson River, the park is easily reached by either the Taconic State Parkway or Route 9, and the New York State Thruway west of the Hudson River.

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Mailing address: 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538

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