NPS Is this the original house? No, the original structure was torn down in 1916. The current brownstone is a reconstruction of the original. Its construction began in 1919, and the completed museum and period rooms were opened to the public in 1923. Is the house wheelchair accessible? Yes! Click here to learn more. Can I take a self-guided tour of the period rooms? No, the period rooms may be visited only on a guided tour. See our tour schedule for details and times. A maximum of eighteen visitors are allowed on each tour. Can tours be reserved? Yes, but these are generally for school and community groups of ten or more individuals. Click here for more info. Can I join a tour that is already under way? No, latecomers will be asked to join the next available tour. However, waiting visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour around the lower gallery, which is open to the general public. The lower gallery hosts cases containing T.R. memorabilia, a 25- minute film about Theodore Roosevelt's childhood, and exhibits that highlight his legacy. |
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Last updated: October 24, 2024