About Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park often, drawing on this place to renew his spirit during times of personal and political crisis. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at the nation’s first Presidential Library, and over a thousand acres of gardens and trails.
Quick Facts
Location & Map
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site is located in New York.
Entrance Fees
Entrance to the Home of FDR is by guided tour only. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. There are no advanced reservations for individuals.
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is open 7 days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (NOV-MAR) and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (APR-OCT). Online tickets may be purchased at the link below. You will receive an email confirmation after making a purchase (be sure to check your SPAM folder). Bring this confirmation -- printed or on smart device -- as proof of purchase.
Operating Hours
From Memorial Day to the end of October, tours of the Home of FDR are offered daily. The first tour starts at 9:30 AM. The last tour starts at 4:00 PM. Each tour's approximate length is 45 minutes. Tour times are subject to change seasonally or due to special groups. Tickets are available to purchase on a first come, first served basis in the Visitor Center. Be advised that there is a 5-to-10-minute walk from the visitor center to the tour starting location at the stables.
Activities
Getting There
The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site is located in the town of Hyde Park, NY, approximately 5 miles north of Poughkeepsie along Route 9, 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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Entrance Passes
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.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Tour FDR's Home
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Exhibit - First Things First: FDR, Disability, & Access
In 1921, FDR became paralyzed at the age of 39. Before he could return to politics, he first had to…
Top Cottage Trail
This trail takes you to the highest point on the Hyde Park Trails. When you reach the summit, you will…
Explore the FDR Presidential Library Exhibits
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is independently operated and maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration,…
Visit the Burial Site
According to Franklin D. Roosevelt's own instructions, he was buried in the family garden. His wishes reflect his connection to…
View the Park Film: Rendezvous with History
The park film runs daily at the Henry Wallace Visitor & Education Center. The 140-seat theater features a high-definition film…
Visitor Centers
Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center
Henry A. Wallace served as Secretary of Agriculture from 1933 to 1940, and during Franklin D. Roosevelt's third term, Wallace was Vice President of the…
Hours: From April through October, the visitor center is open every day from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Tickets for guided tours of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt are available here on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, tickets for access to the FDR Library & Museum of the National Archives can be purchased at the visitor center. The FDR Library also allows for online purchase of their tickets at the following webpage: https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/270/list
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