Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 845-229-9422
- Address
- 54 Valkill Park Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
About Eleanor Roosevelt
Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, the press, activists, and official state visitors in the relaxed atmosphere of Val-Kill. 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.
Hours
Val-Kill Cottage Tours
Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage is open in the summer and fall months by guided tour only. Tickets for tours are FREE, but tour spaces are limited and distributed in-person on a first come, first served basis due to the intimate size of Eleanor's home. The first tour starts at 9:30 AM. The last tour starts at 4:00 PM. Tours begin at the Stone Cottage Visitor Center. Tour times can vary depending on the season, special groups, or unforeseen circumstances.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Winter and Early Spring Closure, Nov 1 to May 21, 2027: Closed
Park Grounds, Gardens, and Trails
Park hours vary by season. The grounds are open daily, except for New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Tour times of Eleanor's cottage are different than general park hours. Please look under "Val-Kill Cottage Tours" for current tour hours.
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- February 1 - February 28, Feb 1 to Feb 28, 2027: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- March 1 - March 31, Mar 1 to Mar 31, 2027: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- April 1 - August 31, Apr 1 to Aug 31, 2027: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- September 1 - September 30, Sep 1 to Sep 30, 2026: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- October 1 - October 31, Oct 1 to Oct 31, 2026: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Holiday Closure - Thanksgiving, Nov 26: Closed
- Holiday Closure - Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- Holiday Closure - New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Getting there
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (Val-Kill) 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.
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 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.
Things to do
Bookstore and Park Store, Citizen Science, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Hiking, Museum Exhibits, Shopping.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Eleanor Roosevelt ↗