Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

gilded statue of angel with plants and reflecting pool
Amor Caritas by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in the park's Atrium
historic white brick house with flower gardens
Aspet, the Saint-Gaudens family home, from the Formal Garden
a child assists a sculptor with a clay bust
Sculptor and helper at work during the annual Art in the Park Festival
bronze sculpture of Diana aiming cross bow
Diana by Augustus Saint-Gaudens inside the Little Studio
gilded statue on park grounds
Pan Pool near the Saint-Gaudens family home
plein air painting of park scene in progress
Artist draws inspiration from park grounds
view of mountain in autumn
View of Mount Ascutney from the Little Studio
band performs historic studio
Sunday Concert outside the historic Little Studio
Photos: National Park Service

About Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the captivating bronze sculptures and enjoy the beauty of art and nature. The park and its partners continue the tradition of the Cornish Colony of artists. Unleash your creativity today.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Historical Park
Park State / Territory MembershipNew Hampshire
Current Alerts2
Visitor Centers1
Campgrounds0
Things To Do1

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

The upper Connecticut River valley is located in a temperate climate. While some summer days may be hot and humid, the average summer temperature ranges in the 70s and lower 80s. Temperatures in the fall are normally in the upper 60s, with evenings dropping into the upper 40s and lower…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: New Hampshire. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person$10.00

Entrance fee to park grounds for people aged 16 and over. Kids aged 15 and younger are free. Valid for seven days. Fees collected 9am-4pm.

Operating Hours

Park buildings are open Thursday through Monday from 9am to 4:30pm, Memorial Day weekend to October 31. Grounds and trails are open during daylight hours. The visitor center, restrooms, galleries, and historic buildings are closed from November 1 to Memorial Day weekend. Use caution as walkways, trails, and grounds are not maintained outside of visitor season and may be icy, snow-covered, or uneven.

Friday9:00AM - 4:30PM
Monday9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday9:00AM - 4:30PM
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed

Activities

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsLive MusicTheaterAstronomyStargazingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursHands-OnCitizen ScienceArts and CraftsHikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger Program

Current Alerts

Construction at Blow-Me-Down Mill

The area around the Blow-Me-Down Mill and Dam are temporarily closed through August due to work to repair and reinforce the foundation of the Blow-Me-Down Mill. 

Saint-Gaudens NHP is cashless

Cash payments at Saint-Gaudens NHP are not accepted as a method of payment for entry passes. Credit and debit cards are accepted.

Getting There

From West Lebanon, NH, (at Exit 20 of Interstate Rt 89) take Route 12A south for about 12 miles, Saint-Gaudens Road will be on the left. Proceed up Saint-Gaudens Road .5 miles. The parking lot will be on your right. From Windsor, Vermont, For passenger vehicles, take bridge Street cross the Connecticut River via the covered bridge. Caution: the bridge is closed to RVs, trucks and busses. At the end of the covered Bridge in New Hampshire, turn left. Saint Gaudens Road will be on you right in one mile.

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Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address139 Saint Gaudens Road, Cornish, NH, 03745

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park$40.00

Valid for cardholder and up to three others when cardholder is present.

Topics & Themes

Architecture and BuildingAfrican American HeritageArtsPaintingPoetry and LiteratureSculptureBurial, Cemetery and GravesiteIndustryMillsImmigrationLaborer and WorkerLandscape DesignMonuments and MemorialsMusicPresidentsReconstruction

Things To Do

Drop-In Art Activities

Drop-In Art Activities

Join park educators for daily art activities Monday through Saturday. Activities include watercolor painting, origami, and zine making. Drop-in art…

Visitor Centers

Visitor Center

Located next to the statue of Abraham Lincoln, the Visitor Center provides information and restrooms to all visitors. Here you can watch the orientation film,…

Nearby National Park Service Sites

These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.