Frequently Asked Questions

Admission Fee:

Vanderbilt Mansion admission is $15 per person. Children 15 and under are Free.

Tour times and grounds hours change seasonally. Visit the Operating Hours and Seasons Page for hours for more information.

Tickets for all tour times are purchased on-site in the Pavilion Visitor Center. Please note that Credit Cards are the only form of payment accepted.

Is the Senior Pass good at all the sites in Hyde Park?
The Interagency Annual, Senior, Access and Military Passes are sold and honored for free admission at all the National Park Service sites in Hyde Park.
For more information on the new Annual Park Specific Pass and all other America the Beautiful - the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes click the link.

Do I need to go on a guided tour?
Access to Vanderbilt Mansion is by guided tour only. All tours start in the Visitor Center.

Can Photos be taken inside the homes?
No flash photography