Visit the Mansion

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 available five days a week during the visitor season (late May - October 31) from Friday to Tuesday. Advanced reservations are recommended, especially for Mansion or Belvedere programs, as they are limited to a total of 12 people.

To view the current program schedule and check availability, visit Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made online at Recreation.gov, by calling 802-457-3368 ext. 0, or in person at the Carriage Barn Visitor Center.

Fees for Ranger-Led Programs

• Adults (age 16-61): $9
• Seniors (age 62 and over): $5
• Children (age 15 and under): $1

Mansion Open House

The first floor of the mansion is open for public viewing Friday-Tuesday (closed Weds/Thurs), 12:30pm-2:30pm, from Memorial Day Weekend-October 31. A limited amount of visitors are able to enter the building at a time. Arrive early, lines form quickly. Reservations are available in advance on Recreation.gov.

Additional Information

• For more information, visit Ranger-Led Programs.

• The interior Mansion can be viewed virtually on Google Street View.

• Learn more about the history of the Mansion here. 

Details

Duration

5-75 Minutes

Viewing the mansion during the Mansion Open House takes approximately five minutes. Guided tours are between 30-75 minutes.

Activity

Guided Tours

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. 

Age(s)

All ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

Yes

Guided tours of the Mansion require a fee. Visit our Guided Tours page for details

Location

Mansion

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

Yes

Reservations are required for guided tours. Visit our Guided Tours page for details. Reservations are not required to view during the Mansion Open House. 

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Interior Mansion tours are available from Memorial Day weekend to October 31. 

Time of Day

Day

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.

Assisted Listening Devices are available for tours with advanced notice. The ranger will carry a microphone and the needed participant will carry an earpiece.