Plan Your Visit

 

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.

 

Park buildings are open Thursday - Monday for the season beginning May 24.

The visitor center, Little Studio, and galleries are open from 9am until 4:30pm everyday except Tuesdays and Wednesdays through October 31. Aspet, the historic house, is open from 10am - 11:45pm and 2pm - 3:45pm when park buildings are open. The grounds are open all year during daylight hours.

Your fee dollars are 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" Interagency Passes including Senior Passes. If you already have a pass, be sure to bring it along so you and three other people can enter for free. Learn more at Fee & Passes.

 

Mark your calendars now.

The park hosts special events throughout the season. Music fills the air during the Sunday Concert Series. Celebrate the arts on September 27 at Sculptural Visions. Attend a special performance by Opera North at the stunning Blow-Me-Down Farm.

Plan for the terrain.

Pathways around the park are found in a variety of surfaces including grass, brick, asphalt, bark mulch, cement, and gravel. Because of the historic nature of the site, some of the pathways may be uneven and visitors should always take care when walking around the park. The visitor center is wheelchair-accessible and accessible parking is located nearby. Certain buildings and areas of the park are, unfortunately, not wheelchair-accessible. These include Aspet, the Ravine Studio, Formal Gardens, Picture Gallery, and recreational trails. A ranger or volunteer is always available to help plan your visit around your unique needs during open hours.

 

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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.

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.