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Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site

Designation: National Historic Site

Location: New York

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šŸ“˜ Park Overview

Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park often, drawing on this place to renew his spirit during times of personal and political crisis. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at the nationā€™s first Presidential Library, and over a thousand acres of gardens and trails.

šŸŒ¤ Weather Information

Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40Ā°F to 70Ā°F. Rain is not uncommon. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70Ā° F to 100Ā° F. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months with periods of rain. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40Ā° F to 70Ā° F. Peak leaf season is mid-October. Rain is not uncommon. Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30Ā° F to 50Ā°F. Ice, Freezing Rain and Snow are not uncommon.

šŸš— Directions

The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site is located in the town of Hyde Park, NY, approximately 5 miles north of Poughkeepsie along Route 9, 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.

Images

A stucco and fieldstone house with white trim and circular portico.

Springwood, birthplace and home of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Credit: NPS Photo

A vast lawn with apple orchard and mountain range in the distance.

A view toward the Hudson Highlands from the south lawn at Springwood.

Credit: NPS Photo

A stucco house with wood portico surrounded by a snowy lawn.

Springwood in winter.

Credit: NPS Photo

A richly furnished room with bookcases and fireplace with portrait hanging above.

The living room at Springwood.

Credit: NPS Photo

A large stucco house with white wood portico and white balustrade.

The west terrace, or main entrance, to Springwood.

Credit: NPS Photo

A marble stone carved with the names of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt on a green lawn.

The burial site of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in the family rose garden.

Credit: NPS Photo

Activities

Topics

Operating Hours

Sunday
9:30AM - 4:00PM
Monday
9:30AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday
9:30AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday
9:30AM - 4:00PM
Thursday
9:30AM - 4:00PM
Friday
9:30AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
9:30AM - 4:00PM

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person
Entrance to the Home of FDR is by guided tour only. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. There are no advanced reservations for individuals.
$15.00
Entrance - Per Person
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is open 7 days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (NOV-MAR) and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (APR-OCT). Online tickets may be purchased at the link below. You will receive an email confirmation after making a purchase (be sure to check your SPAM folder). Bring this confirmation -- printed or on smart device -- as proof of purchase.
$15.00

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park
The Roosevelt-Vanderbilt 2025 Annual Pass is valid for Entrance Fee at Roosevelt-Vanderbilt NHS for Entrance Fee only for pass holder and three persons (16 or older) when per person fees are charged. The pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
$45.00

3-Day Weather Forecast

Tuesday, Feb 10

Sunny

Sunny

High: 36Ā°F | Low: 18.1Ā°F

Humidity: 65%

Wind: 6.3 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.5

Sunrise: 06:57 AM

Sunset: 05:23 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (46%)

Visibility: 3 mi

Dew Point: 18.5Ā°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Wednesday, Feb 11

Patchy moderate snow

Patchy moderate snow

High: 37Ā°F | Low: 18.7Ā°F

Humidity: 78%

Wind: 11.9 mph

Rain Chance: 81%

UV Index: 0.5

Sunrise: 06:56 AM

Sunset: 05:24 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (36%)

Visibility: 4 mi

Dew Point: 24.1Ā°F

Cloud Cover: 81%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Thursday, Feb 12

Sunny

Sunny

High: 36.9Ā°F | Low: 18.5Ā°F

Humidity: 65%

Wind: 8.3 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 0.5

Sunrise: 06:55 AM

Sunset: 05:26 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (28%)

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: 20Ā°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Weather Alerts (5)

āš ļø Winter Weather Advisory (Moderate)
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 10 at 1:16AM EST until February 11 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Feb 10, 2026 1:16am
Expires: Feb 10, 2026 4:15pm

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of a
coating to 2 inches, with a glaze of ice also expected.

* WHERE...In New York, the Schoharie Valley, eastern Catskills, Mid
Hudson Valley, and the southern and central Taconics. In
Connecticut, Litchfield County. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow begins this afternoon, changing over to
a wintry mix, including freezing rain, this evening. Freezing
drizzle may liner into the pre-dawn hours Wednesday morning.

āš ļø Winter Weather Advisory (Moderate)
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 10 at 1:02PM EST until February 11 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Feb 10, 2026 1:02pm
Expires: Feb 11, 2026 6:00am

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western
Massachusetts, and east central New York.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow begins this afternoon, changing over to
a wintry mix, including freezing rain, this evening. Freezing
drizzle may liner into the pre-dawn hours Wednesday morning.

āš ļø Winter Weather Advisory (Moderate)
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 10 at 12:58AM EST until February 11 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Feb 10, 2026 12:58am
Expires: Feb 10, 2026 2:00pm

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning
commutes.

āš ļø Winter Weather Advisory (Moderate)
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 10 at 1:24PM EST until February 11 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Feb 10, 2026 1:24pm
Expires: Feb 11, 2026 3:00am

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning
commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The precipitation is expected to begin mainly
as light snow, then change to mainly light freezing rain and
freezing drizzle.

āš ļø Winter Weather Advisory (Moderate)
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 10 at 12:49PM EST until February 11 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Feb 10, 2026 12:49pm
Expires: Feb 11, 2026 1:00am

* WHAT...A period of light freezing rain with ice accumulations of a
light glaze.

* WHERE...In New York, Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego,
and Sullivan Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Wayne and
Susquehanna Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will transition to freezing
rain in spots and last through the evening hours.

Park Alerts

The FDR Library & Museum is closed until further notice. Park Closure
The building, exhibits, all rooms, and services of the FDR Library & Museum are closed. Tours of the Home of FDR are still open, and the Henry A. Wallace Center is open with limited amenities. The front desk and the front bathrooms of the Visitor Center are open. Though cafe services are closed, the cafe space is open to watch the introductory film. The store, auditorium, all back rooms, and back bathrooms are closed. This alert will be taken down when the FDR Library reopens.
Park CLOSURE on Sunday, 1/25/2026, and Monday, 1/26/2026. Park Closure
Due to the impending winter weather event, the Home of FDR grounds, facilities, and historic buildings will be closed to visitors and tours on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and Monday, January 26, 2026.
Delayed opening of the Home of FDR NHS on January 19 Park Closure
Due to the forecasted winter weather event, the grounds and facilities of the Home of FDR NHS will have a delayed opening of 10:00 AM on 01/19/2026.
Visitor center phone service is down. Information
The Henry A. Wallace visitor center is currently unreachable by phone. If you need to contact the main desk, you may call the Vanderbilt Mansion Pavilion visitor center, and the answering ranger will forward your message. The Vanderbilt Mansion's visitor center number is 845-444-9166. We will take down this notification when normal phone service returns.
Delayed Opening 12/23/25 Park Closure
Due to inclement weather, the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site will open at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Exhibit Pop-Up: The Press and FDR's Disability Information
Through July 24, articles from the 1930s and 40s will be on display in the Visitor Center. On our exhibit pop-up table, these articles from national and state syndicated newspapers discuss FDR's disability. Stop by to share your thoughts on a sticky note.
Closure of Farm Lane Entrance and Parking Lot on Route 9 Park Closure
On June 30, the Farm Lane entrance and parking lot on Route 9 will be closed for bridge maintenance for an extended period. If you wish to access the trail, please use the Route 9G trailhead and parking lot. The Home of FDR and its lot still remain open.
Sick fox sighted on Home of FDR grounds Caution
We have received multiple reports of a sick fox seen on the Home of FDR grounds during daylight hours. The animal is likely suffering from mange, which can cause disorientation and reduce its natural fear of humans and other animals. If you see the fox, please contact a ranger immediately and do not approach the animal.

Park Events

Holiday Open House

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Home of FDR National Historic Site and theĀ FDR Presidential Library and Museum will host a full day of free holiday events. Here are the main events that will occur during the open house:

  • Holiday Decorations:
    Both the Home of FDR and FDR's study in the Presidential Library will be decorated for the holidays as they were during the Roosevelt presidency.

  • Free Home of FDR Self-Guided Tours:
    The Home of FDR, Springwood, will have free, self-guided tours available from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Just remember to stop by the Visitor Center front desk to get your ticket on the same day.

  • Free FDR Presidential Library and Museum Admission:
    The museum will be open to visitors free of charge from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Once again, stop by the front desk first in the Visitor Center to receive your free ticket.

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There's still more seasonal fun in store at the Roosevelt estate during the Holiday Open House. Here is a list of more fun events occurring at the Visitor Center throughout the day:

  • Make a Holiday Card:
    Beginning at noon, children can make holiday cards for sailors on the USS Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. To learn more about the vessel, use this link:Ā www.surflant.usff.navy.mil/ddg80/

  • Meet Dickens the Dog:
    Also starting at noon, visitors can meet Dickens, a little black Scottish Terrier, who loves to impersonate President Roosevelt's famous dog, Fala.

  • Photos with Santa:
    From 1 to 3 PM, free photo time with Santa is available in the visitor center. Throughout the afternoon, holiday music will play, and refreshments will be served.

  • Holiday Book Fair:
    In the Visitor Center from 1:30 to 4 PM, authors of childrenā€™s books and family-friendly titles will visit with attendees and sign copies of their books.Ā 

    • Featured books will be available for purchase in the New Deal Store in theĀ Visitor Center.

    • This book fair is presented byĀ presented by the Roosevelt Library and the Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District.

    • This yearā€™s authors will include:
      • Della Ferreri,
      • Jonathan Hollingsworth,
      • Barbara Ann Mojica, and
      • A.J. Schenkman.Ā 

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The Holiday Open House of the Home of FDR will be the only holiday event hosted by the National Park Service this yearĀ in Hyde Park, NY. The Home of FDR will be the only National Historic SiteĀ decorated for Christmas and the winter holidays this year in Hyde Park, NY.

You can check out the FDR Library and Museum's event page for more info at this link:Ā https://www.fdrlibrary.org/events-calendar

If you have any questions about the event, you may call the following phone numbers.Ā 

Cliff Laube, FDR Presidential Library & Museum - Phone number: (845) 486-7745

Franceska Macsali-Urbin, National Park Service - Phone Number:Ā (845) 489-8513

Date: Dec 13, 2025 12:00am to Dec 13, 2025 12:00am

Paid Event

Franklin D. Roosevelt's 144th Birthday Ceremony (Wreath Laying & Birthday Cake)

The public is invited to a Commemoration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's 144thĀ Birthday.Ā 

The event will begin in the Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center at 3:00 PM on January 30, 2026.

The ceremony will continue in the Rose Garden of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site where the wreath laying by various community organizations will occur.

West Point is providing an honor guard and color guard.

Following the ceremony, the FDR Presidential Library will invite attendees to return to the Wallace Center for birthday cake and refreshments.

This commemoration is hosted by the National Park Service and their partner organization, the National Archives.

Date: Jan 30, 2026 12:00am to Jan 30, 2026 12:00am

Paid Event

Visitor Center & Contacts

šŸ“ Physical Address:
114 Estates Lane
Hyde Park, NY 12538

šŸ¤ Mailing Address:
4097 Albany Post Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538

šŸ“ž Voice Phone: 8457791401

āœ‰ļø Email: kevin_oldenburg@nps.gov

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