Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

Misty April Morning
A misty Spring morning at the Vanderbilt Mansion
Fall Colors in the Hudson Valley
Thousands of visitors flock to the Hudson Valley in the Fall to see the leaves change colors.
The Formal Gardens
The formal gardens of the Vanderbilt Estate consist of multiple tiers defined over a hillside, surrounded by a graceful landscape.
View of the Hudson River looking North from the Overlook
The inspiring historic view of the Hudson River from the Overlook at Vanderbilt Mansion.
West Point Band performs at the Vanderbilt Mansion
West Point Band performs at Vanderbilt Mansion, part of the Summer Concert Series.
Photos: National Park Service

About Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

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.

Quick Facts

State New York
Designation National Historic Site
State Code NY
Weather 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…

Location & Map

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is located in New York.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person $15.00

Entrance to the Vanderbilt Mansion is by guided tour only.

Operating Hours

Tours of the Mansion are offered daily and generally begin every hour. The first tour usually starts at 10 AM with the last tour being an exception to the hourly rule. There is no 3 PM tour, and instead, the last tour starts 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.

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

Activities

Arts and Culture Compass and GPS Geocaching Guided Tours Hands-On Citizen Science Hiking Junior Ranger Program Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

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.

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Contact & Address

Address 81 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park, NY, 12538
Phone 845-444-9166

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park $45.00

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

Architecture and Building Trails

Things To Do

Tour Vanderbilt Mansion

Tour Vanderbilt Mansion

Everything you need to know about access to the Vanderbilt Mansion and how to obtain your tickets. Tour days and…

Hudson River Art Trail

Hudson River Art Trail

The Hudson River School Art Trail connects you with the places in nature that Thomas Cole and the Hudson River…

Explore Bard Rock

Explore Bard Rock

Bard Rock is a picnic area and one of the only places within the park that visitors can gain such…

Visit the Formal Gardens

Visit the Formal Gardens

The formal gardens at Hyde Park are typical of late Gilded Age garden design. Wealthy Americans traveling abroad were particularly…

Vanderbilt Riverfront Trail

Vanderbilt Riverfront Trail

It all began here—on the banks of the Hudson River. For centuries, the river sustained the livelihood of Native Americans,…

Visitor Centers

Pavilion Visitor Center

In the Pavilion Visitor Center, visitors may acquire tickets for guided tours of the Vanderbilt Mansion. Tours begin in the Pavilion followed by a short…

Hours: The Visitor Center is open every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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