Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

Category: Museum

Address: 4079 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA

Phone: +18454867770

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–6PM

Monday: 9AM–6PM

Tuesday: 9AM–6PM

Wednesday: 9AM–6PM

Thursday: 9AM–6PM

Friday: 9AM–6PM

Saturday: 9AM–6PM

Reviews

Spencer Marks

Sep 19, 2022

Awesome museum.

Jon Crowley

Sep 5, 2022

Friendly staff. Lots of interesting memorabilia. I was fascinated to learn this is the 1st presidential library buiD fflt while the president was still in office. My only complaint is that many exhibit signs cannot be read because they are so dimly lit.

Judy

Aug 25, 2022

Such a wonderful facility for everyone interested in American history to visit. Our mistake was not allowing enough time to explore not only the museum, but all the beautiful grounds, gardens and FDR’s home. This is also Roosevelts burial site and memorial. Be prepared to spend several hours here.

Michael Lindquist

Aug 23, 2022

Engaging and educational exhibits tell the inspiring story of President Franklin Roosevelt's life and accomplishments.

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Questions & Answers

Was Eleanor Roosevelt wealthy before her marriage to FDR, as her parents passed away during her childhood??

Frank Ferry | Sep 8, 2022
Jon Crowley | Sep 8, 2022

Yes, she came from wealth as did FDR

Are images of FDR in the public domain?

EDward Goldberg | Jul 1, 2022
The Wandering American | Jul 31, 2022

I am a journalist and run a couple of websites. Not all FDR images are in the public domain. You would have to review them on a case-by-case basis. For a layman who doesn't want to go to a lot of trouble you should go to wikimedia Commons and review the images that are available there. Underneath those images it will tell you if you need to attribute anyone when you post them or if they are in the public domain.

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I am planning on taking my neice to the FDR museum the week of Aug 11. I will need to bring my own manual wheelchair. My question is....... Is the property easy for my neice to push me around?

Geralyn Monahan Jones | Sep 30, 2019
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum | Sep 30, 2019

Both the Visitor Center and Museum are accessible to wheelchairs. For information on accessibility at the Home of FDR National Historic Site (our neighbor here in Hyde Park) you may visit: https://www.nps.gov/hofr/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm

My husband uses a wheelchair. Has anyone been there with one?

Sonia Jimenez | Sep 30, 2018
Bill Kanawyer | Sep 30, 2018

The entire grounds are very wheelchair friendly, which should be no surprise given FDR used one and was involved with the design. Val Kill may be more of a problem, but the rest is very friendly including Top Cottage which may very well be the first house specifically designed for handicap accessibility in the US.

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Is it necessary to buy timed tickets in advance of visit?

Beverly Segal | Sep 30, 2018
Rachel McDaniel | Sep 30, 2018

No but if your visit is planned during a busy time...it may be necessary. I would call them and confirm the best approach for your visit.

how much does it cost to get into the presidential library?

Joey Fanini | Sep 30, 2018
Tony Ruiz | Sep 30, 2018

I don't remember. However, it is a great place to visit.

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Is Eleanors second inogeration dress on display

Kenneth McDonald | Sep 30, 2018
Rebecca Trapp | Sep 30, 2018

Don't recall it. Most 1st Lady dresses are @ Smithsonian

is there a cost

Mark Hudson | Sep 30, 2018
Dean Wilkinson | Sep 30, 2018

Well worth it. You can spend the whole day

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Are there pictures of the Presidents canes. As I believe I have one, and am trying to find more documentation?

Chad Center | Sep 30, 2018
Marilyn King | Sep 30, 2018

I don't know

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