Schuyler Mansion
Schuyler Mansion
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Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Georgian style home of American Revolutionary War Major-General Philip Schuyler and his family. In general, tours begin at 11:00 a.m., are offered on the hour, with the last tour at 4:00 p.m. Site is currently CLOSED for the 2019 season and will re-open for general visitation May 2020. For information about special events, please visit https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/33/details.aspx or find us on Facebook.
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- JjanenLake Wales, Florida276 contributionsDon't throw away your shot to see this place!So I have a rather unhealthy "Hamilton" addiction...so I visited his Father-in-law's house. Many in my tour group suffers the same affliction. It was tough not to break out in song at certain places. "Look around, Look around at how lucky we are to be alive right now" 😁 Great visit. Beautiful spot. Pictures include the room where Hamilton and Elizabeth got married. Heard some great stories. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and understood Hamilton references. They were also very careful with Covid-19 protocols. Highly recommend this stop The tour guides emphasized the positive and negative characteristics of the Schuyler family...and Hamilton. This is true of most historic figures.Visited June 2021Traveled soloWritten June 24, 2021
- hmh717Woodridge, New York797 contributionsA must for Hamilton fansWe reserved tickets for today but ended up going to the wrong location. We called and drove out and they were able to get us in ( cancellation after we arrived). The grounds are well kept. They are following COVID rules very strictly. You have to sanitize to come in and they are only allowing small groups. The tour was wonderful. It was $5 for adults, which is very reasonable. If your a fan of the play Hamilton, this is a must.Visited October 2020Traveled with familyWritten October 25, 2020
- N0rmaleeBossier City, Louisiana655 contributionsWorth a stopThough it’s not a particularly large home, it has a rich history and has been open as a museum since 1917 so for over 100 years! Ella was an excellent docent to the 5 of us on the tour. Visitors to this home in the past include Alexander Hamilton, Millard Fillmore, and Benjamin Franklin. They have some of the original furnishings and have Copied the original wallpaper and other items from the period. The original owners had 15 children, 8 of whom lived to adulthood. She said the popular Hamilton musical has increased their number of guests, although the play has a lot of in accuracies.Visited September 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten September 21, 2022
- quinn31470 contributionsInexpensive tourPros: *low price $4-5 each, we did reserve ahead *Loved the Hamilton connection, see the room where he married Eliza *Interesting Dutch history and a good stop for NY state history buffs *Focus on the history of the enslaved members of the household Cons: *tour guide was pleasant but not particularly engaging, wish there had been more stories of the family to paint a better picture of the time period *We were given a pamphlet to read, then look into various rooms. Not a lot of detailed information *Minimal furnishings. Paintings of some family members but the items they had on display weren’t Schuyler items *if you enjoy touring historic homes, you’ll be glad you stopped if you’re in the area but will wish for more (Would be better as NPS site)Visited July 2022Traveled with familyWritten July 28, 2022
- Barbara83 contributionsWorth the effort!An interesting and beautiful place — we specifically stopped in Albany to visit the Schuyler Mansion and it was worth our effort. Our tour guide was well informed and happily answered the many questions which arose as we learned more about this family and their lifestyles. Due to road construction we found it hard to access the parking lot but this was just unfortunate timing on our part. We made reservations in advance.Visited September 2021Traveled as a coupleWritten September 23, 2021
- Barbara TTroy, New York37 contributionsFabulous Fourth at Schuyler MansionWe went on the Fourth of July, grateful to find a place open during the day, though it turned out to be MUCH more than a time killer. There was a fun Punch and Judy Show, enjoyed by all ages, tours of the mansion, an old-fashioned Peep Show, exhibits of many kinds, stilts for walking, free ample servings of ice cream, a terrific fife and drum trio, and the favorite of 2 of our group, candle making. My granddaughter made sure she took hers back to California. It was a fantastic day, all free of charge.Visited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 15, 2023
- aw0rld2travelOrlando, Florida264 contributionsMining for History in AlbanyThis is a small gem that lies within the large city of Albany. Since the play Hamilton hit broadway, more and more people have learned about the Schuyler family (especially the daughters). This was their family home. Beyond the now famous daughters was a very influential father. The same museum shares a bit of the family history and the fathers role in the revolution. There is an excellent timeline that puts things into perspective (like, Washington and Mozart lived at the same time). The house is lovely and gives a glimpse of the wealthy of the time period. Recommended!Visited August 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten August 4, 2023
- Pat TFayette City, Pennsylvania220 contributionsHistoric home is an Albany treasure!This lovely mansion was the site of the wedding of Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler. You must made reservations in advance to tour. Allow about one hour for your visit. There are restrooms available in the visitor's center. There are four groups in each tour with two docents. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. We highly recommend making this stop on your trip to Albany.Visited August 2021Written August 10, 2021
- RooindieSioux Falls, South Dakota930 contributionsa steal at only $5 per personWe made a reservation in advance and were glad we did, I don't think we would have been able to tour otherwise. The house is lovely and unusual for the period. Lots of original and period pieces. Very enthusiastic tour guides. We were there for about 75 minutes. They had "pandemic protocols" in place to keep parties separated. Peggy Schuyler's grave is at the Albany Rural Cemetery, if interested.Visited June 2021Written June 21, 2021
- amusementparkguy1104 contributionsA Must Do ExperienceA friend and I took the tour of this mansion yesterday. It is amazing! There is much history to be learned that's not always in the history books. The home is beautiful. Ian, the tour guide, is very knowledgeable. This is a definite must do experience.Visited August 2023Traveled with friendsWritten August 10, 2023
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quinn314
buffalo, ny70 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Pros: *low price $4-5 each, we did reserve ahead
*Loved the Hamilton connection, see the room where he married Eliza
*Interesting Dutch history and a good stop for NY state history buffs
*Focus on the history of the enslaved members of the household
Cons: *tour guide was pleasant but not particularly engaging, wish there had been more stories of the family to paint a better picture of the time period
*We were given a pamphlet to read, then look into various rooms. Not a lot of detailed information
*Minimal furnishings. Paintings of some family members but the items they had on display weren’t Schuyler items
*if you enjoy touring historic homes, you’ll be glad you stopped if you’re in the area but will wish for more (Would be better as NPS site)
*Loved the Hamilton connection, see the room where he married Eliza
*Interesting Dutch history and a good stop for NY state history buffs
*Focus on the history of the enslaved members of the household
Cons: *tour guide was pleasant but not particularly engaging, wish there had been more stories of the family to paint a better picture of the time period
*We were given a pamphlet to read, then look into various rooms. Not a lot of detailed information
*Minimal furnishings. Paintings of some family members but the items they had on display weren’t Schuyler items
*if you enjoy touring historic homes, you’ll be glad you stopped if you’re in the area but will wish for more (Would be better as NPS site)
Written July 28, 2022
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Barbara
83 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
An interesting and beautiful place — we specifically stopped in Albany to visit the Schuyler Mansion and it was worth our effort. Our tour guide was well informed and happily answered the many questions which arose as we learned more about this family and their lifestyles.
Due to road construction we found it hard to access the parking lot but this was just unfortunate timing on our part. We made reservations in advance.
Due to road construction we found it hard to access the parking lot but this was just unfortunate timing on our part. We made reservations in advance.
Written September 23, 2021
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Barbara T
Troy, NY37 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We went on the Fourth of July, grateful to find a place open during the day, though it turned out to be MUCH more than a time killer.
There was a fun Punch and Judy Show, enjoyed by all ages, tours of the mansion, an old-fashioned Peep Show, exhibits of many kinds, stilts for walking, free ample servings of ice cream, a terrific fife and drum trio, and the favorite of 2 of our group, candle making. My granddaughter made sure she took hers back to California. It was a fantastic day, all free of charge.
There was a fun Punch and Judy Show, enjoyed by all ages, tours of the mansion, an old-fashioned Peep Show, exhibits of many kinds, stilts for walking, free ample servings of ice cream, a terrific fife and drum trio, and the favorite of 2 of our group, candle making. My granddaughter made sure she took hers back to California. It was a fantastic day, all free of charge.
Written July 16, 2023
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aw0rld2travel
Orlando, FL264 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This is a small gem that lies within the large city of Albany. Since the play Hamilton hit broadway, more and more people have learned about the Schuyler family (especially the daughters). This was their family home. Beyond the now famous daughters was a very influential father. The same museum shares a bit of the family history and the fathers role in the revolution. There is an excellent timeline that puts things into perspective (like, Washington and Mozart lived at the same time). The house is lovely and gives a glimpse of the wealthy of the time period. Recommended!
Written August 4, 2023
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Pat T
Fayette City, PA220 contributions
Aug 2021
This lovely mansion was the site of the wedding of Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler. You must made reservations in advance to tour. Allow about one hour for your visit. There are restrooms available in the visitor's center. There are four groups in each tour with two docents. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. We highly recommend making this stop on your trip to Albany.
Written August 10, 2021
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Rooindie
Sioux Falls, SD930 contributions
Jun 2021
We made a reservation in advance and were glad we did, I don't think we would have been able to tour otherwise. The house is lovely and unusual for the period. Lots of original and period pieces. Very enthusiastic tour guides. We were there for about 75 minutes. They had "pandemic protocols" in place to keep parties separated. Peggy Schuyler's grave is at the Albany Rural Cemetery, if interested.
Written June 21, 2021
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amusementparkguy1
104 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
A friend and I took the tour of this mansion yesterday. It is amazing! There is much history to be learned that's not always in the history books. The home is beautiful. Ian, the tour guide, is very knowledgeable. This is a definite must do experience.
Written August 10, 2023
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Chachalaca11
New York City, NY31 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
This is the home of Gen. Philip Schuyler, the father-in-law of Alexander Hamilton. You can see "the room where it happened", where Alexander Hamilton married Elizabeth Schuyler, the general's daughter. Great tour of a grand home of Albany, beautifully preserved. The knowledgeable docent gave us a vivid picture of life in the Albany household back in the day. Highly recommend.
Written October 17, 2016
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Joe G
Lockport, NY41 contributions
We scheduled a trip months in advance for a university history club trip. We called the weekend of to confirm, and then waited a half hour for the tour guide to arrive and nobody ever showed up. We called several times and left messages as well. Nobody ever got back to us. We're very disappointed
Written April 27, 2014
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We are very sorry that you had a bad experience in coming to Schuyler Mansion, however, we were very specific with your contact person for this trip that due to limited staffing during our off season, the only time that we were able to make staff available on April 27th was at 2:00p.m.. We reiterated this information over the course of several phone calls and sent a confirmation form via email with this same information. We were available at the agreed upon time of 2:00p.m. but received a message on our answering machine from your contact on the day of the tour, confirming a 7:30a.m. tour - we are not open at 7:30a.m. at any time of the year. We attempted to return her call twice, but she did not have cell phone service and was unable to hear our end of the line. We then followed up with an email confirming the situation to which she replied: "Sorry, for the phone problems we were in terrible signal and I kept loosing signal. It was a problem on my end and I apologize for getting that wrong".
Written August 19, 2016
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IdaIllinois
Illinois212 contributions
Sep 2019
As part of our Alexander Hamilton tour we had the opportunity to tour the house and grounds of Phillip Schuyler in Albany. It was here that Hamilton married his bride “Eliza”.
The Schuyler family lived here from 1763 until 1804; they were a well-connected, wealthy, and Dutch Reformed family.
After paying our $4.00 senior fee each, Ian, our guide and docent, took us on about a 90 minute tour of two floors of the house and grounds. We did get to see the room where Alexander Hamilton and Eliza were married; President Millard Fillmore was also married there later. Ian had great stories of the family, the time period, and various aspects of the surrounding area.
The upstairs windows have a 18th century scene superimposed on the glass. It shows what the view would have been like when the Schuylers lived here.
The house is really worth a stop—especially for history buffs. There is a nice gift shop where there are also several displays of the history of the property.
The Schuyler family lived here from 1763 until 1804; they were a well-connected, wealthy, and Dutch Reformed family.
After paying our $4.00 senior fee each, Ian, our guide and docent, took us on about a 90 minute tour of two floors of the house and grounds. We did get to see the room where Alexander Hamilton and Eliza were married; President Millard Fillmore was also married there later. Ian had great stories of the family, the time period, and various aspects of the surrounding area.
The upstairs windows have a 18th century scene superimposed on the glass. It shows what the view would have been like when the Schuylers lived here.
The house is really worth a stop—especially for history buffs. There is a nice gift shop where there are also several displays of the history of the property.
Written October 25, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
alan6126
Valrico, FL104 contributions
For June 2021 :
Are you open ? What days & what hours? Cost per tour? What is your address?
Brenda S
1 contribution
Is there room for an RV to park?
Vermontsteve
Whitehouse, OH175 contributions
There should be plenty of room to park. Be sure to use your GPS because it is off of the beaten path. We did not bring our RV on this trip so I know there are room. If your RV is a 28 footer or longer (trailer type) there are side street to park.
Hope this info help.
KarenMDay123
Utica, NY2 contributions
do you do large tours - our society usually has a bus trip with up to 60 adults, what time do you open ? close? and what is the cost in Sept- Oct
is there any place to eat lunch in your area that could serve 60 people at one time.
SchuylerMansion
Albany, NY
Due to limited space inside the historic home, we can accommodate a maximum of 11 people per tour. With prearrangement, we can accommodate 3 of these groups at once, meaning we can take a group of approximately 30 people. With groups of 60+, we usually recommend a combined tour with Crailo State Historic Site, the 17th century home of the Dutch colonial Van Rensselaer family - a 5 minute drive across the river. Half of your group could tour Schuyler Mansion while the other half toured Crailo (both approximately 40-60min. tours), and then switch locations via bus. The 2017 season runs from May 17th-October 31st and group rates for both sites are currently $4 per person per site (regular admission is $5/adult). You can call either site to make these arrangements.
I am not sure on the question of restaurants, but perhaps try calling The Albany Pump Station. I believe their dining room is quite large.
Cynthia G
Saratoga Springs, NY
Is there parking?
SchuylerMansion
Albany, NY
As previous posters have indicated, we do have a parking lot at the entrance to the museum and on street parking is typically available, as well. The walkway and first floor of the house are wheelchair accessible, though the second floor which is included on the tour is unfortunately not. Access to the parking lot is only guaranteed on tour days; for the 2017 season, May 17th-October 31st, Wednesday-Sunday 11AM-5PM.
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- Schuyler Mansion is open:
- Wed - Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- Fri - Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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