Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $15 · per person
- Phone
- 845-444-9166
- Address
- 81 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
About Vanderbilt Mansion
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.
Hours
Tours of the Vanderbilt Mansion
During the winter and spring months, tours of the Mansion are offered daily. The first tour usually starts at 10 AM with the last tour starting 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.
| Monday | 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Summer & Fall, May 21 to Nov 15, 2026: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Park Grounds, Gardens, & Trails
Park and mansion tour hours vary by season. The grounds are open daily, except for New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
| 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, 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
- April - August, Apr 1 to Aug 31, 2027: 7:00 AM to 8:00 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
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Holiday Closure, Dec 25: Closed
- Holiday Closure, Jan 1: Closed
Entrance fees
| Per Person | $15 | Entrance to the Vanderbilt Mansion is by guided tour only. |
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An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
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.
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
Arts and Culture, Bookstore and Park Store, Citizen Science, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, 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 Vanderbilt Mansion ↗