Basic Information

 

Hours of Operation

The park grounds and trails are open daily except New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Hours change seasonally. See Operating Hours & Seasons below for detailed information.

 

Physical Address

81 Vanderbilt Park Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538

Directions

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.

Directions Details

Operating Hours & Seasons

All park buildings typically close at 5:00 PM. The park gates, grounds, and gardens remain open later seasonally as indicated by the exceptions listed below. Visit our Things to Do page for the schedule of Mansion Tours and other park programs.

Park District - Mansion Tours

• Every Day:10:00 AM–3:30 PM

Tours of the mansion are offered daily.

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Holidays

2025–2026

New Year's Day	January 1, 2026	Closed
Thanksgiving Day	November 27, 2025	Closed
Christmas Day	December 25, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

All Park Hours

Current Hours (April - August)

April 1–August 31

• Every Day:7:00 AM–8:00 PM

Show Standard Hours

Standard Hours

• Every Day:7:00 AM–5:00 PM

Park and mansion tour hours vary by season. The grounds are open daily, except for New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

February

February 1–February 28

• Every Day:7:00 AM–6:00 PM

March

March 1–March 31

• Every Day:7:00 AM–7:00 PM

April - August

April 1–August 31

• Every Day:7:00 AM–8:00 PM

September

September 1–September 30

• Every Day:7:00 AM–7:00 PM

October

October 1–October 31

• Every Day:7:00 AM–6:00 PM

Holidays

2025–2026

New Year's Day	January 1, 2026	Closed
Washington's Birthday	February 16, 2026	7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Memorial Day	May 26, 2025	7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Juneteenth National Independence Day	June 19, 2025	7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Independence Day	July 4, 2025	7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Labor Day	September 1, 2025	7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Columbus Day	October 13, 2025	7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day	November 27, 2025	Closed
Christmas Day	December 25, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

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.

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fee (Standard Entrance Pass)

Type	Dates	Cost
Per Person	Year-round	$15.00

Other Entrance Passes

Type	Cost
Annual Park Pass	$45.00

Visitor Centers

Pavilion Visitor Center

The Pavilion Visitor Center is open every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM

The Visitor Center is open every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Holidays

2025–2026

New Year's Day	January 1, 2026	Closed
Thanksgiving Day	November 27, 2025	Closed
Christmas Day	December 25, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

Internet & Cellular Access

Public WiFi is not available.

Public WiFi is not available. Cellular access is good throughout the park for most wireless service providers. However, diversity in the landscape and some buildings means that cell phone service can vary. Most wireless service providers offer network area coverage maps on their websites and in stores, though these maps are for general information purposes and actual coverage may vary. Please be aware that service breaks can occur even in areas that appear to be covered on the service provider’s webpage.

Internet & Cellular Access Details