Operating Hours & Seasons

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Tour Times:

School groups visit the Vanderbilt Mansion year-round on field trips. Due to our education division conducting tours for these school groups, sometimes normal tour times must be revised to accommodate elementary through high school students learning about American history.

Generally, there will be no more than 2 school groups on a given day, but school groups are permitted to visit 7 days out of the week. The busy season for schools can be from March through October.

Please plan accordingly. Depending on the size of the school, an entire morning can be reserved, so in that situation, visitors are encouraged to visit the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt or the FDR Library & Museum before taking a tour of the Vanderbilt Mansion.

Open the panels below for more information about the hours and closures of park facilities and grounds during various seasons.

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Bard Rock Vehicle Access and Bard Rock Parking Lot

  • 10 total spaces
  • 0 oversized spaces
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Live Status

Bard Rock is open to pedestrians daily during the park's operating hours. Vehicle access is limited during times of high visitation or inclement weather for public safety. Typically, Bard Rock vehicle access is not available on weekends, holidays, and during winter. The main parking lot is located next to the Pavilion Visitor Center and is open every day during normal operating hours.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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4097 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538

Phone:

845-444-9166

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