Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

As president, Theodore Roosevelt created protections for ordinary citizens, began regulation of big business, and made the US a major force in international affairs. Yet one of the most important presidencies in America’s history nearly didn’t happen. See the place where a brief, emotional, and improvised ceremony in Buffalo, NY brought TR into office, and forever altered the nation.

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

About Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

As president, Theodore Roosevelt created protections for ordinary citizens, began regulation of big business, and made the US a major force in international affairs. Yet one of the most important presidencies in America's history nearly didn't happen. See the place where a brief, emotional, and improvised ceremony in Buffalo, NY brought TR into office, and forever altered the nation.

Quick Facts

Location: NY
Designation: National Historic Site

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location $12.00

Museum visits are by guided tour only. Due to limited space on each guided tour, pre-paid reservations are strongly recommended. Tours scheduled hourly, beginning at 9:30 a.m. weekdays and 11:30 p.m. weekends. Last tour at 3:30 p.m. For groups of ten or more, advance reservations are required. Minimum two weeks' notice, please. Call 716-884-0095.

Operating Hours

Museum visit is by guided tour only. Tours begin every hour at the bottom of the hour, starting at 9:30 a.m. on weekdays and at 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The last tour begins at 3:30 p.m. every day. RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. To make reservations, visit TRSite.org. Walk-ins will be accommodated only as space permits. Closed on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Wednesday: 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Monday: 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Thursday: 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Sunday: 11:30AM - 3:30PM
Tuesday: 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Friday: 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Saturday: 11:30AM - 3:30PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Food Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hands-On Living History First Person Interpretation Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits

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