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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic SiteView of Hudson River from Vanderbilt Estate
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Things To Know Before You Come
 

The Vanderbilt Mansion tour is approximately 1 hour. The only way to see the mansion is by guided tour. It is a walking tour and there are approximately 100 stairs involved during the tour.

Tours typically run on the hour; however tour times are subject to change. Extra tours are often added if necessary.

Tours are limited to 50 people per tour. During periods of heavy visitation (Summer weekends, Holidays, and October), it is not unusual for tours to sellout. 

Baby carriages, strollers, infant carriers, backpacks and photography are all prohibited from the tour.

The Vanderbilt Mansion is accessible; however the elevator in the mansion is historic (c.1935) and frequently needs servicing. Please call ahead to check availability. 845-229-7770

Accessibility

The Vanderbilt Mansion is not air-conditioned and can get quite warm in the summer months.

There are public restrooms in the Vanderbilt Visitor Center which is open 9:00am to 5:00pm.

There is a Museum Shop located in the Visitor Center and is open 9:00am to 4:30pm.

The grounds are free and open daily until sunset.

Relief of Robert Louis Stevenson by Augustus Saint-Gaudens  

Did You Know?
Bas-relief is the most difficult form of sculpture. The detail is achieved by the way that light strikes the relief’s shallow surface, creating shadows that give an illusion of depth. Some of Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ portrait reliefs are only 1/8th of an inch deep.

Last Updated: August 17, 2008 at 15:49 EST