Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, Hyde Park: Hours, Address, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum Reviews: 5/5
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Historic site features the home and estate of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Springwood, and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, the only Presidential Library used by a sitting president. It was conceived and built under President Roosevelt's direction and opened to the public in 1941.The Library's mission is to foster research and education on the life and times of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and their continuing impact on contemporary life. Our work is carried out by four major areas: Archives, Museum, Education and Public Programs.
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Mike O
Marshall, Minnesota, United States150 contributions
Sep 2021
My wife and I visited in early September. Our visit was part of a scheduled reservation to ensure spacing throughout the museum due to Covid. Uncertain if I missed a detail or the scheduling system is optimistic that the last reservation of the day provides sufficient time, but we felt very rushed to tour the museum before its closure. Our reservation was at 2:45 on a Sunday, and I believe the museum closed at 4:00. We definitely needed more than 75 minutes to tour the museum. We still greatly enjoyed our time in the museum and recommend it for others - just give yourself a good 90 minutes to 2 hours to tour the museum.
Written October 4, 2021
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AV9920
19 contributions
Oct 2021
This is the third presidential library I've visited and I always find them extremely informative; FDR's was no exception. It looks small from outside, but there is a lot to see/read here since FDR served 4 terms. As others have indicated, the interactive videos are still shut down and seating is limited throughout all the exhibits, so this probably isn't a great spot for kids or those who can't stand for long periods of time. Tickets are only $10 for adults making it cheaper than many other sites in the Hudson Valley region. The library sits within the broader National Park Service complex, so the grounds (which are free) are lovely to visit as well. FDR and ER (his wife, Eleanor) are buried on the site nearby the rose garden. Just note the other homes within the broader complex require different entrance tickets; you won't be able to visit them on the museum ticket. All tickets are timed entry during COVID.
The Culinary Institute of Art and Vanderbilt Museum are both located nearby, so you could easily combine those 3 into a day trip. The Walkway over the Hudson pedestrian bridge is located about 10 minutes away.
The Culinary Institute of Art and Vanderbilt Museum are both located nearby, so you could easily combine those 3 into a day trip. The Walkway over the Hudson pedestrian bridge is located about 10 minutes away.
Written October 3, 2021
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Jim F
10 contributions
Nov 2021
We visited this after touring the FDR Home.
Reserving the tickets, which must be done online and in advance, is problematic. I have a disability national parks pass but I could only reserve 2 tickets at a time and there were 4 of us. So I reserved spots 15 minutes apart. Luckily the guard at the door let us all go in together.
It can be a bit congested at first with lots of people taking time to read everything. But overall it was a great experience.
Reserving the tickets, which must be done online and in advance, is problematic. I have a disability national parks pass but I could only reserve 2 tickets at a time and there were 4 of us. So I reserved spots 15 minutes apart. Luckily the guard at the door let us all go in together.
It can be a bit congested at first with lots of people taking time to read everything. But overall it was a great experience.
Written November 29, 2021
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njronneberg
Berkeley, CA90 contributions
Feb 2020
It's easy to forget how great a president Franklin Roosevelt was. He captained the United States out of the Great Depression, brought us Social Security and other protections for ordinary people and inspired and led Americans in our WW II fight against Nazi Germany. This museum makes it clear how profoundly he shaped this country. The museum displays are clear, well organized and informative. It must have been nice to have a smart, compassionate and competent president then. The New Jersey Transit train (along the scenic Hudson River) leaves hourly from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie. This is a 90 minute ride that then requires a short taxi ride to the museum, itself. Apparently, during tourist season, there is a shuttle bus directly from Poughkeepsie station to the museum grounds.
Written February 14, 2020
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Modernizing
Baltimore, MD244 contributions
Aug 2021
This was a third visit to the library. Every time I visit I learn something new. The exhibit is incredibly well done, with a nice mix of visuals, text and artifacts. Because of Covid, much of the video recordings were restricted, but you could upload information from your phone. No matter how much you think you know about Franklin Roosevelt and the times, you will learn something new with your visit to the library.
Written August 8, 2021
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amattam209
Massapequa, NY165 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Out standing museum. This museum gives great insight into the life and times of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor Roosevelt. The museum has many historical artifacts and documents , along with accompanying videos. I found the Presidential Library to be exceptional!
Written April 10, 2022
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Serguei2016
New York City, NY30 contributions
Nov 2021
It is really amazing how much you can learn from visiting the Library, the Museum and the House of FRR! The documents, pictures, artifacts and other exhibits provide details of both FDR's life/ personality as well as of the era when he lived and worked - from the early 20th century to the WWI to Great Depression and WWII. The Park rangers that provide guided tours are superb - very knowledgeable and professional but also warm and funny. We loved our visit!
Written November 30, 2021
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shakedownstreet69
4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
What an amazing piece of history! We loved the entire experience here from the beginning to the end. Our guide knew so much about FDR and you could really tell that he enjoyed what he did. My favorite part was the car downstairs in the library. We will definitely be back again!
Written February 6, 2020
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Greg Harris
Yonkers, NY1,249 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library is the first presidential library of the United States and one in which contains the records of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
In the winter of 2018, I brought and treated my wife and myself for a visit to the library and we learned a great deal about the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the immense challenges that he faced as President, such as the Great Depression and World War II and his major triumphs, such as the passage of his New Deal policies.
Both my wife and I felt that the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library did an amazing job in detailing and showcasing the rich history and legacy of President Franklin Roosevelt and is definitely a top quality attraction to visit.
In the winter of 2018, I brought and treated my wife and myself for a visit to the library and we learned a great deal about the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the immense challenges that he faced as President, such as the Great Depression and World War II and his major triumphs, such as the passage of his New Deal policies.
Both my wife and I felt that the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library did an amazing job in detailing and showcasing the rich history and legacy of President Franklin Roosevelt and is definitely a top quality attraction to visit.
Written June 16, 2021
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DERtravels
Upland, CA1,349 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Our visit to the FDR Presidential Library and Museum was a surprise to us as we never knew this was the site of the Roosevelt Home, Springwood. The 110 acre home property itself was purchased by FDR’s father in 1867. We toured the home with a docent. Fascinating history and the adaptations made to accommodate FDR after he contracted polio which took his ability to walk unaided.
After the house tour we toured he Presidential library and museum which was the first presidential library. FDR raised private funds to build the library and then gave it to the US government.
The library contains millions of pages of documents from the FDR era. The museum contains exhibits of the family, the Great Depression, the New Deal and WWII. The museum also contains personal FDR collections of coins, stamps and ship models.
The tour of the house took about one hour. We spent another 1.5 hours in the library and museum.
While in the Hyde Park area, you can also Val-kill, Eleanor’s retreat and the Vanderbilt Mansion. Each one of these sites is worth a few hours individually to explore.
There are great offerings at the site’s gift shops, ranging from books to new deal era trinkets.
After the house tour we toured he Presidential library and museum which was the first presidential library. FDR raised private funds to build the library and then gave it to the US government.
The library contains millions of pages of documents from the FDR era. The museum contains exhibits of the family, the Great Depression, the New Deal and WWII. The museum also contains personal FDR collections of coins, stamps and ship models.
The tour of the house took about one hour. We spent another 1.5 hours in the library and museum.
While in the Hyde Park area, you can also Val-kill, Eleanor’s retreat and the Vanderbilt Mansion. Each one of these sites is worth a few hours individually to explore.
There are great offerings at the site’s gift shops, ranging from books to new deal era trinkets.
Written June 25, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Margaret H
Lewisville, TX1 contribution
About how much time to allow for touring the home, grounds and library
Lew R
Frederick, United States38 contributions
We did the guided house and grounds tour, which was extremely interesting, that is about 1 hour. We found the museum to be even more informative and interesting and spent at least 2.5 hours, and could have spent more. However, the museum time will be determined by personal interest.
Margaret H
Lewisville, TX1 contribution
if coming from Manhatten area , how long to allow for touring the Hyde Park home and museum area
Robert W
Albuquerque, NM133 contributions
If you coming to Hyde Park from the City it will take you about 2 to 2 1/2 hours to get to Hyde Park. There are three things to be done there: 1) visit FDR´´s old home, 2) visit the so - called library, 3) visit Eleanor´s home about 2 miles away. The visits to the home are scheduled about an hour apart and last about 45 minutes. The library is done independently and I recommend taking at least an hour to see the displays of his work and life in his 13 years as President. Last, but certainly not least, is the visit to Eleanor´s separate home and workshop. You need to try and coordinate the times of the video at her home with the visit to their home at Hyde Park. All in all, you probably should anticipate 3 to 4 hours to do everything well. If you arrive from the City at about 10 you are in good shape to meet the schedules. If all goes well you may complete your visit by 2 in the afternoon. For lunch I recommend a very fun diner about 1 mile due north of the home. On your way back to the City you might consider visiting The Cloisters in Fort Tryon. The Cloisters is a medieval (Romanesque in European terms) church and cloisters built on the bank of the Hudson to house the Met´s medieval collection. Well worth the trouble.
JoAnn K
1 contribution
What is the best way to come to the FDR library from NYC?
Not including car.
wopatwoman
Staten Island, NY318 contributions
I just saw this question unfortunately I can't help you.
Dan M
Cloquet1 contribution
What connections could I make to get from JFK to Hyde Park?
kinetic321
Providence, RI24 contributions
it's also a 2 hour drive from Bradley Airport which is outside Hartford, CT.
karen m
Milford, CT53 contributions
Is there a lot of walking outside to see everything?
msuzdak
White Plains, NY524 contributions
There is a tram to bring you in between structures if you require it and there is also an elevator in each of the buildings. If you don’t require either there are nice gardens and parkland to walk through...
Razorsue
Bentonville, AR412 contributions
We're using the Roosevelt Ride shuttle, following the "no lunch" itinerary. Any suggestions? Library/Museum timing of only 1 hr before leaving for train station seems very short. How much for a taxi or uber if we stayed until museum closes?
dkata94598
Martinez, CA222 contributions
I don’t understand your schedule. The ride shuttle meets the train in Poughkeepsie at 10:36 am and has you at the wallace visitor center by 11. The shuttle leaves at 5pm for the trip back to the train station back in Poughkeepsie. How is it you only have one hour? The FDR house tour is about an hour by itself.
ChicagoJ19
Chicago, IL19 contributions
Traveling from Manhatten to Hyde Park via train. I've looked at Amtrak and the Hudson/Metro North line. Anyone reccommend one over the other? They seem to be similar in travel time and cost. Thank you!
kensteve
Walnut Creek, CA13 contributions
Use the Metro North line from Grand Central Station, 90 minutes to Hyde Park. If you are leaving in the morning hours, the outgoing trains are virtually empty. You can buy tickets from the Metro North vending machines under certain stairways in the "Grand Concourse" at the station. When choosing "Peak" or "Non-peak" ticket options, remember that "Peak" only applies when traveling into Manhattan in the mornings or out of Manhattan in the evenings. If you are traveling against the heavy train traffic ("out" in the mornings, "in" in the evenings) you are not considered "Peak" travelers, so don't overpay for your fare. If you accidentally underpay for your ticket, your fare will be increased on board the train, but if you overpay, you get no refund.
If one did not want to drive there from Manhattan, what are my travel options? Is there a train for bus possibility?
Laura D
Schroon Lake, NY109 contributions
Not sure, I was visiting area and friend had car
asm5
Wellington, New Zealand13 contributions
Is there any public transport to the FDR museum and Vanderbilt Mansion? Renting a car isn't an option for me and I initially thought I'd be able to use the free shuttle, only to find out it doesn't operate in April when I'm there. Thanks in advance.
Paul S
Hyde Park, NY3 contributions
You can take Metro North from NYC to Poughkeepsie. There is a bus that travels along Rt. 9 and you can find more information at the Dutchess County Transportation website. The Roosevelt RIde bus only operates during the spring and summer months from May1 until Oct. 31..
Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum:
- (0.18 mi) Golden Manor Motel
- (0.29 mi) Quality Inn Hyde Park - Poughkeepsie North
- (1.71 mi) Journey Inn Bed & Breakfast
- (1.30 mi) Roosevelt Inn
- (0.30 mi) Village Square Motel
- Restaurants near Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum:
- (0.20 mi) Hyde Park Brewing Company
- (0.21 mi) Uncle Sam's Canteen
- (0.43 mi) Eveready Diner
- (0.36 mi) Coppola's Hyde Park
- (0.28 mi) Hyde Park Drive-In Snack Bar
- Attractions near Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum:
- (0.00 mi) Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
- (0.26 mi) Top Cottage - Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt
- (0.26 mi) Hyde Park Drive-In Theatre
- (0.45 mi) Hyde Park Roller Magic Skating Center
- (1.88 mi) Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site