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Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538-1999

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Presidential Libraries

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Presidential Libraries and Museums of the National Archives

About this place

The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum preserves the legacy of the only U.S. president elected to four terms. Located on the Roosevelt family estate in Hyde Park, it connects the New Deal, World War II, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the Hudson Valley setting that shaped FDR’s public life.

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Opened in 1941, it was the first presidential library and the only one used by a sitting president.

Visiting tips

Plan extra time for the neighboring Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site and other Hyde Park historic destinations. Hours and ticketing may vary by season.

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