Park

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

81 Vanderbilt Park Road

Hyde Park, NY

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Type

Park

Lens

Landmarks

About this place

Built by of one of the first families of wealth in America. Designed by one of the nation's preeminent architects. The Vanderbilt Mansion is a home built expressly for the aristocratic lifestyle.

Website

Official Website Visitor Info

National Park Service information

Hours

Tours of the Vanderbilt Mansion

Monday: 10:00AM - 3:30PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 3:30PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 3:30PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 3:30PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 3:30PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 3:30PM
Sunday: 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.

Park Grounds, Gardens, & Trails

Monday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 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.

Fees & Passes

Entrance - Per Person

Entrance to the Vanderbilt Mansion is by guided tour only.

$15.00

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.

$45.00

Directions

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.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

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.

Activities

Arts and CultureCompass and GPSGeocachingGuided ToursHands-OnCitizen ScienceHikingJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Courtesy of the National Park Service

Nearby (within 25 miles)

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

2.1 mi away

Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site

2.3 mi away

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

3.3 mi away

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About this place

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Fees & Passes

Directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

Activities

Nearby (within 25 miles)

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