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Visit the Mansion

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Entrance hallway of Victorian mansion with wood paneled walls
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion Interior entrance hallway

Tom Remp

Exterior Mansion, Gardens, and Grounds

The mansion exterior, gardens, and grounds are open year-round from dawn to dusk. Admission to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is free of charge. 

Programs Sell Out Quickly, Reserve in Advance

Ranger-led programs are offered during the visitor season, from Memorial Day Weekend through October 31, every Thursday to Monday (please note that there are no programs on Tuesday and Wednesday). Advanced reservations are highly recommended, and you can reserve spots for programs up to 60 days in advance.

To view the current program schedule or reserve a spot, please visit Recreation.gov or call 802-457-3368 ext. 0 to speak with park staff. Please be aware that availability of walk-up tickets is not guaranteed.

If you're interested in a shorter visit to the interior of the Mansion, you can book a spot for The Mansion Experience: Self-Guided Tour, available Thursday to Monday between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Fees for Ranger-Led Programs

  • Adults (age 16-61): $13
  • Seniors (age 62 and over): $11
  • Children (age 15 and under): $1

Fees for the Mansion Experience: Self-Guided Tour

  • Adults (age 16-61): $6
  • Seniors (age 62 and over): $6
  • Children (age 15 and under): $1

Important Information

  • Ticket prices include a $1 non-refundable reservation fee charged by Recreation.gov, applicable to both online and on-site reservations.
  • Cancellations must be made at least two hours prior to the tour for a refund of the ticket cost. The $1 reservation fee cannot be refunded.
  • General reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance.
  • Programs that show "Day of ticket release" will become available at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the program when there is staff availability.
  • The park operates a cashless system and only accepts credit cards.

Parking

Parking for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is available at the Billings Farm & Museum. A small accessible parking lot is available behind the mansion. Click here for detailed directions.

Events, Group Experiences, and More

For further inquiries, feel free to send us an email or call 802-457-3368 ext. 0.

Please Note: Program schedules may be altered during special events or due to limited ranger availability.

Program Calendar

  • View the park calendar for a complete list of ranger programs and events.

Details
Viewing the mansion during the Mansion Open House takes approximately five minutes. Guided tours are between 30-75 minutes.
Exterior Mansion, Gardens, and Grounds
The mansion exterior, gardens, and grounds are open year-round from dawn to dusk. Admission to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is free of charge. 

Guided Tours
Tours of the interior mansion are available from Memorial Day Weekend-October 31. Tours focus on the history of the conservation movement and the parts played by the generations of families that lived in the home. Tours sell out quickly and advanced reservations are recommended. Visit our Guided Tours page for details. Fee required.

Mansion Open House
The first floor of the mansion is open for public viewing on Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30pm-2:30pm, from Memorial Day Weekend-October 31. Six visitors are allowed in the building at a time. Arrive early, lines form quickly. 
All ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pets Allowed
No
Guided tours of the Mansion require a fee. Visit our Guided Tours page for details
Parking for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is located at the Billings Farm & Museum. For detailed directions and GPS instructions, visit our Basic Information page. 

The Mansion is located approximately 1/4 mile up a short steep hill from the parking area, or approximately 350ft from the Carriage Barn Visitor Center. 
Reservations are required for guided tours. Visit our Guided Tours page for details. Reservations are not required to view during the Mansion Open House. 
Interior Mansion tours are available from Memorial Day weekend to October 31. 
Visit our Guided Tours page for schedule information.
Accessibility Information
During the visitor season (late May to October 31) a small accessible parking lot is available next to the mansion for anyone who cannot walk up the short, steep hill (no accessibility pass needed). Follow signs labeled for accessible parking at the park entrance. There is also a car service available for pick up from the bottom of the hill during special events and busy weekends.

All formal side mansion tours are wheelchair accessible. Please let us know in advance of your visit if you or a member of your group is using a wheelchair so that we can set up our temporary wheelchair ramp. There is an elevator in the mansion for access to all floors on the formal side.

The Carriage Barn Visitor Center is wheelchair accessible.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

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Last updated: June 19, 2025