Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $15 · per person
- Phone
- 845-229-5320
- Address
- 114 Estates Lane, Hyde Park, NY 12538
About Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt
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.
Hours
Tours of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt
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.
| Monday | 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| 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
- Tour Hours - Winter & Spring, Nov 1 to May 21, 2027: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Holiday Closure - Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Holiday Closure - Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- Holiday Closure - New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Park Grounds, Gardens, & Trails
From April 1 through August 31, the grounds including gardens, burial sites, and trails are open daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Park hours vary by season. If an unexpected change in operating hours occurs, an alert will be added to this website. Please adhere to any notices or cautionary signs that you may encounter within the park grounds. Grounds hours do not include interior access to the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt which is only accessible through guided tours by a park ranger.
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- February, Feb 1 to Feb 28, 2027: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- March, Mar 1 to Mar 31, 2027: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- September, Sep 1 to Sep 30, 2026: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- October, Oct 1 to Oct 31, 2026: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- November - January, Nov 1 to Jan 31, 2027: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Holiday Closure - Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Holiday Closure - Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- Holiday Closure - New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Entrance fees
| Per Person | $15 | 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. |
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| Per Person | $15 | 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. |
An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
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.
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
Citizen Science, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program.
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 Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt ↗