Vanderbilt Mansion

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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is a historic house museum in Hyde Park, New York, United States. Designated a National Historic Landmark in … See more

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4.5/5 · 1,166 reviews
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Oct 1, 2024
The only reason to visit is to take the house tour. There are no exibits or no film at the visitor’s center. The grounds are nice and the view of the river north of the house is great. Full review by esprouls47
Sep 24, 2024
My colleagues & I came for a work trip. Our guide was Mike & he truly was fantastic! He went above and beyond to make sure that we had an amazing tour. He answered all our questions pleasantly, and h… Full review by vicelmatthews
Sep 22, 2024
By far the best guide we have ever had in many years of park service visits, and he was one of several that have spent years learning and teaching at the site. If not for the information the guide p… Full review by SeniorTravelerTF

Facts

Construction completed:1896–99
Architectural style:Beaux-Arts

Questions & answers

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Also are you open for tours on 11/2/19
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Agreed; best source for particular dates would be to contact the NPS for the site directly.
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What time is the first tour of the mansion?
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It depends what month you plan to go. Here is the link to the hours/scheduled tours: Until Oct. 26, the first tour is at 9:15. After that date, tours are only offered at noon and 4 …
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It depends what month you plan to go. Here is the link to the hours/scheduled tours: Until Oct. 26, the first tour is at 9:15. After that date, tours are only offered at noon and 4 (different times available for groups of 10+), resuming their expanded schedule in May. Be sure to check their website. :-)
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Can we bring dogs?
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Outside in the gardens. When I was there, there were many furry companions and they seemed to be having a lovely time.
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Is indoor non-flash photography permitted?
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Yes, no flash photography was allowed
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Frequently asked questions

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How many rooms does the mansion have?
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There are a total of fifty-four rooms on four floors. Additional rooms are in the sub-basement, and the house has a full attic. There are 21...
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