Vanderbilt Mansion is a Beaux-Arts mansion in Hyde Park, New York. Built in 1899, it was designed by McKim, Mead & White, and is a National Historic Landmark.
Location: 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Hyde Park, Hyde Park, New York
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0406, SRC-0407 - Designed by McKim, Mead & White
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0408, SRC-0409 - Built in 1899
confidence 80/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0408, SRC-0410, SRC-3018, SRC-4396 - Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0408, SRC-0407 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark (1940); National Register of Historic Places (1966); National Historic Site (National Park Service)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0408, SRC-0407, SRC-0410
Ownership history
Previous owners
- Frederick William Vanderbilt (1895–1938)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-0408, SRC-0407, SRC-3019, SRC-0410, SRC-0406
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0406 — National Park Service – Vanderbilt Mansion (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0407 — Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0408 — National Park Service – A History of the Hyde Park Estate (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0409 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0410 — Wikipedia – Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3018 — Brownstoner – Vanderbilt Mansion, NY: A Vanderbilt Country Palace (Tier 3, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3019 — American Aristocracy – Hyde Park (Vanderbilt Mansion) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4396 — npplan.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4754 — National Park Service — Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (nps.gov) (Tier 1, government_official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4755 — Historic Hudson Valley (hudsonvalley.org) — Vanderbilt Mansion listing (Tier 2, cultural_institution; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Visitor Center daily 9am-5pm; mansion by guided tour only (currently Thu-Mon, 10am-4pm); grounds/gardens daily 8am-7pm. Tours first-come, first-served; may sell out in summer/October.
Admission: Mansion tour $15; children 15 & under free. Access to mansion by guided tour only.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Vanderbilt Mansion?
Yes — Vanderbilt Mansion is open to the public. Hours: Visitor Center daily 9am-5pm; mansion by guided tour only (currently Thu-Mon, 10am-4pm); grounds/gardens daily 8am-7pm. Tours first-come, first-served; may sell out in summer/October.. Admission: Mansion tour $15; children 15 & under free. Access to mansion by guided tour only..
Who designed Vanderbilt Mansion?
Vanderbilt Mansion was designed by McKim, Mead & White.
Where is Vanderbilt Mansion located?
Vanderbilt Mansion is located in Hyde Park, New York.