Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
NY

Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site

Hours

Open daily · 9:30AM - 4:00PM

Entrance Fee

$15.00

Entrance - Per Person

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Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site at a glance

Best time
April–May, September–October
Trip length
2–4 hours to 1 day
Don't miss
Tour FDR's Home
Nearby city
Hyde Park, NY

Explore this park

About Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site

Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park often, drawing on this place to renew his spirit during times of personal and political crisis. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at the nation’s first Presidential Library, and over a thousand acres of gardens and trails.

1 current NPS alert

  • Park Closure: Home of FDR - Partial Closure of Rose Garden

Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 11, 2026). Official Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site page on nps.gov

Weather Information

  • Spring

    Temperatures usually range from 40°F to 70°F.

  • Summer

    Temperatures usually range from 70° F to 100° F.

  • Fall

    Temperatures usually range from 40° F to 70° F.

  • Winter

    Temperatures usually range from 30° F to 50°F.

Rain is not uncommon. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months with periods of rain. Peak leaf season is mid-October. Rain is not uncommon. Ice, Freezing Rain and Snow are not uncommon.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person

$15.00

Entrance to the Home of FDR is by guided tour only. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. There are no advanced reservations for individuals.

Entrance - Per Person

$15.00

The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is open 7 days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (NOV-MAR) and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (APR-OCT). Online tickets may be purchased at the link below. You will receive an email confirmation after making a purchase (be sure to check your SPAM folder). Bring this confirmation -- printed or on smart device -- as proof of purchase.

Operating Hours

Tours of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt

From Memorial Day to the end of October, tours of the Home of FDR are offered daily. The first tour starts at 9:30 AM. The last tour starts at 4:00 PM. Each tour's approximate length is 45 minutes. Tour times are subject to change seasonally or due to special groups. Tickets are available to purchase on a first come, first served basis in the Visitor Center. Be advised that there is a 5-to-10-minute walk from the visitor center to the tour starting location at the stables.

  • Monday9:30AM - 4:00PM
  • Tuesday9:30AM - 4:00PM
  • Wednesday9:30AM - 4:00PM
  • Thursday9:30AM - 4:00PM
  • Friday9:30AM - 4:00PM
  • Saturday9:30AM - 4:00PM
  • Sunday9:30AM - 4:00PM

Park Grounds, Gardens, & Trails

From April 1 through August 31, the grounds including gardens, burial sites, and trails are open daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Park hours vary by season. If an unexpected change in operating hours occurs, an alert will be added to this website. Please adhere to any notices or cautionary signs that you may encounter within the park grounds. Grounds hours do not include interior access to the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt which is only accessible through guided tours by a park ranger.

  • Monday7:00AM - 8:00PM
  • Tuesday7:00AM - 8:00PM
  • Wednesday7:00AM - 8:00PM
  • Thursday7:00AM - 8:00PM
  • Friday7:00AM - 8:00PM
  • Saturday7:00AM - 8:00PM
  • Sunday7:00AM - 8:00PM

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park

$45.00

The Roosevelt-Vanderbilt 2025 Annual Pass is valid for Entrance Fee at Roosevelt-Vanderbilt NHS for Entrance Fee only for pass holder and three persons (16 or older) when per person fees are charged. The pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase.

Common questions

Planning Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site

The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.

TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site Tours. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.