Plan Your Visit

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Art, history, and nature come together in Cornish, NH. Once the home of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and unofficial center of the Cornish Colony of artists, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park continues to attract people from across the world. These tips will help you prepare for your next visit to the park whether you are drawn by its rich history, fragrant gardens, large-bronze sculptures, or opportunity to connect with the ones you love.

 

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Park buildings are open daily during the summer season.

The visitor center, Little Studio, and galleries are open from 9am until 4:30pm everyday from Memorial Day weekend to October 31. Aspet, the historic house, is open during the summer season daily from 10am to 11:45am and 2pm to 3:45pm. The grounds are open all year during daylight hours. Restrooms are not available in the off-season or after hours.

Your fee dollars at work.

The $10 entrance fee for people age 16 and over helps fund education and conservation projects at the park. You can purchase entry passes when you arrive with a credit card. The park also accepts and issues "America the Beautiful" passes, also knowns as National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes. In you already have a pass, be sure to bring it with you along with an ID.

 

Making art here is easy.

Creativity is in the air. The park offers regular family art activities, workshops taught by the sculptor-in-residence, and opportunities for you to work in plein air. If you find the inspiration to create while at the park, please follow certain guidelines.

Mark your calendar now.

The park hosts special events throughout the season. Music fills the air Sunday afternoons in July and August as part of the longrunning Summer Concert Series. Get ready to visit for free on Saturday, September 28 on Sculptural Visions. Attend the Pollinator Party on June 19 for hand-on learning for the whole family. Check out the line-up for Summerfest 2024 at Blow-Me-Down Farm from the performing arts organization, Opera North.

 

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Bring your furry friend.

Dogs are permitted on park grounds, but must be kept on a leash at all times. This includes when hiking the nature trails. We ask that dog owners be respectful of the park and remove dog waste. Bags for that purpose are located in a dispenser near the kiosk in the main parking lot. Pets are not permitted in any park building except for trained service animals. This includes the Atrium where the Reflecting Pool is located. Learn more at Pets.

Have a picnic.

The park is a beautiful place to gather with friends, but there are no food services at the park. If you bring a picnic to one of the outdoor tables, make sure to take your trash with you. A waterbottle fill-up station is located inside the visitor center.

Plan for the terrain.

There are a variety of surfaces thoughout the park including grass, brick, asphalt, bark mulch, cement, and gravel. Because of the historic nature of the park, some of the pathways are uneven. Visitors should always take care when walking around the park. The visitor center is wheelchar accessible and accessible parking is located nearby. Certain buildings and areas are not wheelchair accessible. These include Aspet, the Ravine Studio, Formal Gardens, Picture Gallery, and recreational trails. Accessibility maps of the park's historic core are available with suggested wheelchair routes, barriers, and non-wheelchair accessible structures in the visitor center.