Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site Tours
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
"All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River" ~ FDR
This quote captures FDR's connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved and Hyde Park, the place he considered home. The first U.S. Presidential Library & Museum was started here by FDR.
- Begin your exploration of the FDR National Historic Site at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center.
- Purchase tickets for the Presidential Library and Museum, entrance into the Home of Franklin D Roosevelt and Top Cottage (open seasonally).
- Watch the orientation film, “Rendezvous with History,” and visit the café (open seasonally) and museum shop.
"All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River" ~ FDR
This quote captures FDR's connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved and Hyde Park, the place he considered home. The first U.S. Presidential Library & Museum was started here by FDR.
- Begin your exploration of the FDR National Historic Site at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center.
- Purchase tickets for the Presidential Library and Museum, entrance into the Home of Franklin D Roosevelt and Top Cottage (open seasonally).
- Watch the orientation film, “Rendezvous with History,” and visit the café (open seasonally) and museum shop.
Need to Know
- Reservations
- Visitation Guidelines
- We are currnetly open for tours 4 days a week, also closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & New Years Day. Weather closures are common, please check website for more information.
- Every person requires a ticket.
- If you arrive late, your tour is forfeited. If we are able to provide a tour for your group later in the day, you will be charged a second time.
- Refunds are not available. No exceptions.
- Arrival
Start your visit at the Henry Wallace Visitor Center, open 9 am - 5 pm. An informational movie on the Roosevelts is shown every 30 minutes in the auditorium.
- Tour Times
Changes and Cancellations
See facility rates for fees. Tickets purchased more than 30 days ahead of the tour date have the option to provide a non-refundable down payment of $1.00/ticket. The full payment is due 30 days in advance of the reservation date by midnight EST. If the full payment is not received on time, your reservation will be automatically cancelled. Please check the full payment due date when purchasing your tickets. Grounds and gardens are free and open every day from sunrise to sunset. Ticket sales are final, there are no refunds.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
4097 Albany Post Road Hyde Park NY 12538
Phone Number
845-229-5320
