Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site — Val-Kill Park Road
Hyde Park, NY
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54 Val-Kill Park Road
Hyde Park, NY   12538Driving Directions
Phone: (845)229-9115(845)229-9115 Maps & Directions

National Historic Site

Operating Hours & Seasons

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

May 2017 - October 2017 tours are offered throughout the day, with the last tour at 4:00 PM. November 2017 - April 2018, the Cottage is closed TUE/WED with tours offered Thursday-Monday at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. The grounds are open everyday* sunrise to sunset. Entrance gates will be subject to closure 30 minutes prior to sunset. The grounds will continue to remain open to pedestrians until sunset. *Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, including buildings and grounds.7

Standard Hours

  • Sunday: Sunrise - Sunset
  • Monday: Sunrise - Sunset
  • Tuesday: Sunrise - Sunset
  • Wednesday: Sunrise - Sunset
  • Thursday: Sunrise - Sunset
  • Friday: Sunrise - Sunset
  • Saturday: Sunrise - Sunset

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  • Winter Hours for Val-Kill (November-April):
  • November 1 - April 30
  • Sunday:12:30 PM-4:00 PM
  • Monday:12:30 PM-4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday:12:30 PM-4:00 PM
  • Friday:12:30 PM-4:00 PM
  • Saturday:12:30 PM-4:00 PM

Fees & Passes

    Entrance Fees:

    • $10.00 - Eleanor Roosevelt Entrance Fee - Per Person
      Your visit to Val-Kill includes a 45 minute guided tour of Val-Kill cottage, a twelve minute orientation film on Eleanor Roosevelt called, "Close to Home," and exhibits. Children 15 and under are free.

    About

    Val-Kill

    "The greatest thing I have learned is how good it is to come home again." Eleanor Roosevelt

    This simple statement expresses her love for the modest house she called Val-Kill. The only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady, Val-Kill welcomes visitors in the style of Mrs. Roosevelt. Come and be part of the entire Roosevelt Experience at Val-Kill.

    Directions

    Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site is located on Route 9G in the Town of Hyde Park, NY.

    Visitor Centers

    Val-Kill Visitor Center

    The Visitor Center is where you will purchase your tickets. It is also where the gift shop is located.

    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.

    Permits and Reservations Information