Tour FDR's Home

One of FDR's naval paintings on the stair landing at his home, Springwood.

Tour Schedule

Tour schedule changes seasonally. 
Visit the Operating Hours and Seasons Page for more information.

Be advised:
1. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.  In the summer months and October tours may sell out early.
2.There is a 5-10 minute walk from the visitor center to the Home tour starting location.

How to Obtain Tickets

Access to FDR's home is by guided tour only. Tickets are $15. Tickets for children ages 15 and younger are free. Visit Fees and Passes for more information on ticket prices, National Park passes, and free entrance days in all National Parks. Credit cards are the only form of payment we can accept. 

The park offers academic waivers of entrance fees for school groups. To learn more about how to qualify and apply for waivers, visit our Education webpage.

About the Tour

The tour presents about fifteen rooms on two floors of the house. Occasionally, specific rooms or floors may be unavailable or unfurnished for preservation work. Check with a ranger at the Visitor Center for information about possible preservation impacts.

Preservation Restrictions and Conditions

• Baby strollers, "Gerry" carriers, or infant carriers with handles are not permitted in FDR's home.
• Backpacks and parcels (including purses, briefcases, diaper bags, camera bags) that exceed 11" x 15" in either dimension are not permitted in FDR;s home.
• The public may not carry open containers of food or beverages in FDR's home. Water bottles are permitted, but must remain sealed and contained at all times while inside buildings with museum collections.
• Photography is permitted inside FDR's home, but we ask that you refrain from using your flash. Selfie Sticks and Tripods are not permitted on the public tour.

Details

Activity

Guided Tours

Pets Allowed

No

Only service animals are permitted inside park facilities. You will find general information about pets on our Pets page, and information about service animals on our Accessibility page. 

Activity Fee

Yes

Tickets are $15. Tickets for children ages 15 and younger are free. Visit Fees and Passes for more information on ticket prices, National Park passes, and free entrance days in all National Parks. Credit cards are the only form of payment we can accept. 

The park offers academic waivers of entrance fees for school groups. To learn more about how to qualify and apply for waivers, visit our Education webpage.

Reservations

No

Reservations for individuals and families are not available for tours of FDR's home. Tickets are issued on a first-come, first-served basis at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center.

Reservations for FDR's Home are required ONLY for commercial tour services (motor coaches) and any public group of 20 or more people. Commercial and group reservations can only be made through recreation.gov Visit Fees & Passes for more information. 

Accessibility Information

The first floor of the FDR home is always accessible. The second floor is accessed by a mechancial chair lift. On occasion, the chair lift may be out of service awaiting repair. In these cases, the first floor remains accessible. You may call ahead to confirm the status.