Guided Tours

Lindenwald Tours - 2026 Season

Guided tours of Lindenwald begin Memorial Day weekend (May 23–25). Tours are offered daily at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.

After Memorial Day weekend, Lindenwald is open for tours Friday through Sunday at the same times.

To help preserve the historic home and provide a meaningful visitor experience, tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited capacity for each group.

We look forward to sharing Lindenwald with you. Please note that tour schedules are subject to change.

Monday through Thursday: Grounds are open, but no tours are available. Visitors may still access the grounds, obtain a park stamp, and use restrooms in the Visitor Center. Access inside Lindenwald is only available when the site is open for tours.

 

President Van Buren hosted countless political meetings in the formal parlor during the 1840's and 1850's.

National Park Service

Tours of Lindenwald

Guided tours of Lindenwald, Van Buren's post-presidency home, are offered seasonally.
Guided House tours begin promptly on the hour.
See our Calendar for more details and the latest updates.
*Lindenwald (the historic house) is not air conditioned and in the event of high heat, tours may be cancelled or shortened.

Be advised that tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In the summer months tours fill up quickly.

How to Obtain Tickets
Access to Van Buren's home is by guided tour only. Tickets are free and sign up is available at the visitor center a half hour before the tour begins. You must be present to sign up for a tour.

About the Tour
Tours cover the interior of Lindenwald and discuss Van Buren's political career, his life as a gentleman farmer, and the lives of domestic servants and laborers living and working on the property.

Preservation Restrictions and Conditions

• The public may not carry open containers of food or beverages into the home. Water bottles are permitted but must remain sealed and contained at all times while inside the house.
• Photography is permitted inside, but we ask that you refrain from using your flash. Selfie Sticks and Tripods are not permitted on the public tour.

Planning a Group Visit?

Due to a limited amount of space in the house, we ask that large groups call ahead to arrange special tour accommodations.
Call 518-764-1041 to schedule the date of your group visit, the size of your group, and any special focus you would like to include on the tour.