Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, the press, activists, and official state visitors in the relaxed atmosphere of Val-Kill. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at the nation’s first Presidential Library, and over a thousand acres of gardens and trails.
Photo: NPS Photo / Bill Urbin
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt.
- LocationHyde Park, NY
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursToday: 9:30AM - 4:00PM
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Weather now68°F Cloudy
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Overview
Topics
- Women's History
Things to Do
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Facilities & Services
Find tours, tickets, visitor centers and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Tours & Tickets
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Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site Tours
Ticket Facility
"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 & the place…
Book tickets on Recreation.gov 114 Estates Lane, Hyde Park, NY (845) 229-5320 Directions
Details
"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 & the place he considered home. The first US Presidential Library was started by FDR here. Visit the Home of FDR and Presidential Library & Museum to learn about the only President elected to four terms.
Visitor Centers
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Stone Cottage Visitor Center
Visitor Center
The Stone Cottage Visitor Center offers exhibits on the history of Val-Kill. Start your visit here, where park rangers and volunteers will help you plan your visit…
52 Valkill Park Road, Hyde Park, NY (845) 229-9422 Directions
Details
The Stone Cottage Visitor Center offers exhibits on the history of Val-Kill. Start your visit here, where park rangers and volunteers will help you plan your visit. Building hours and tour schedules change seasonally.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Today: 9:30AM - 4:00PM · Val-Kill Cottage Tours
Hours by area (2)
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Val-Kill Cottage ToursToday: 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage is open in the summer and fall months by guided tour only. Tickets for tours are FREE, but tour spaces are limited and distributed in-person on a first come, first served basis due to the intimate size of Eleanor's home. The first tour starts at 9:30 AM. The last tour starts at 4:00 PM. Tours begin at the Stone Cottage Visitor Center. Tour times can vary depending on the season, special groups, or unforeseen circumstances.
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9:30AM - 4:00PM Thursday 9:30AM - 4:00PM Friday 9:30AM - 4:00PM Saturday 9:30AM - 4:00PM Sunday 9:30AM - 4:00PM -
Park Grounds, Gardens, and TrailsDaily, 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Park hours vary by season. The grounds are open daily, except for New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Tour times of Eleanor's cottage are different than general park hours. Please look under "Val-Kill Cottage Tours" for current tour hours.
Monday 7:00AM - 5:00PM Tuesday 7:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday 7:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday 7:00AM - 5:00PM Friday 7:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 7:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
68°F
Cloudy · feels like 66°
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Today
69° 58°
Overcast23% rain -
Tomorrow
79° 60°
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Saturday
66° 49°
Sunny9% rain
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What to expect by season
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.
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Photos
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Mrs. Roosevelt's Living Room at Val-Kill Cottage — NPS Photo -
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Getting There
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (Val-Kill) 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.
Mailing address: 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
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