Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
NY

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Hours

Hours vary by day

Entrance Fee

From $12.00

Timed Entry Reservation - Location

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Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site at a glance

Best time
April–May, September–October
Trip length
2–4 hours to 1 day
Don't miss
Historic grounds and interpretive exhibits at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Nearby city
Buffalo, NY

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About Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

As president, Theodore Roosevelt created protections for ordinary citizens, began regulation of big business, and made the US a major force in international affairs. Yet one of the most important presidencies in America's history nearly didn't happen. See the place where a brief, emotional, and improvised ceremony in Buffalo, NY brought TR into office, and forever altered the nation.

1 current NPS alert

  • Information: See TRSite.org for the latest updates on the tour schedule.

Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 11, 2026). Official Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site page on nps.gov

Weather Information

  • Spring

    mild and rainy.

  • Summer

    tends to be mild but humid.

  • Fall

    moderate temperatures.

  • Winter

    can have prolonged cold spells and be snowy, with occasional periods of intense snow.

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location

$12.00

Museum visits are by guided tour only. Due to limited space on each guided tour, pre-paid reservations are strongly recommended. Tours scheduled hourly, beginning at 9:30 a.m. weekdays and 11:30 p.m. weekends. Last tour at 3:30 p.m. For groups of ten or more, advance reservations are required. Minimum two weeks' notice, please. Call 716-884-0095.

Operating Hours

Museum visit is by guided tour only. Tours begin every hour at the bottom of the hour, starting at 9:30 a.m. on weekdays and at 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The last tour begins at 3:30 p.m. every day. RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. To make reservations, visit TRSite.org. Walk-ins will be accommodated only as space permits. Closed on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

  • Monday9:30AM - 3:30PM
  • Tuesday9:30AM - 3:30PM
  • Wednesday9:30AM - 3:30PM
  • Thursday9:30AM - 3:30PM
  • Friday9:30AM - 3:30PM
  • Saturday11:30AM - 3:30PM
  • Sunday11:30AM - 3:30PM

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