We bought tickets for the 1:30 pm house tour in the nearby visitor center. If you have a national park pass, the house tour is free. The house was in FDR's family for years and it was planned to become part of the national park service while he was still alive. The tour was fully sold-out. Since the nearby museum is a go in and come back whenever you want, we went to the museum first, did our house tour and came back to the museum after to finish. It's mostly a self-guided tour of the house with a viewing of each room. The guide is mostly there to answer any questions. The house is beautiful and has a lot of artistic pieces inside.

What a beautiful mansion that is more like a home. We visited here while visiting our grandson at Merest college in Poughkeepsie NY. Wonderful history is on display all through the house. Yes, it is majestic but it is not overdone. You could tell that families of Americans actually lived here. At least, that was the feeling I had. We had gone to the Vanderbilt Manson the day before and it was a completely different feeling. Much more luxurious with extreme wealth everywhere. One thing I found out while we were there is that if you are a veteran, you can apply for a Gold Star & Veteran card and get in for free at all federal libraries, parks and attractions. The card also allows you to bring 3 other people with you for free. It's a great value and it $10.00. What a deal!

Start with a visit to the Henry Wallace Visitor's Center. (If you have a national park pass, the house tour is free). Very enjoyable tour. Have had better tour guides. Ours was a volunteer... not a Ntl Park Service employee and told us to just wander around and ask if we had any questions. Personally, I enjoy the more informative guides who present those informational tidbits of history. The tour is awesome.

very nice display and learned a lot about a president I knew of, but knew little about. liked how there were several things to do in addition to the library. all other presidential libraries were just the one building. this was like an amusement park of history, including expansive lawns and grounds to roam. we were shocked that you cold not see a sliver of the river with such a mansion - but figured that back in the day all the trees were gone. we saw nothing but trees. other river mansions included wonderful views of the river. the pricing structure was very confusing, we had to ask about what we had to pay for, what is free, what is included in price, and what is additional price. All of these things are part of the pricing (free, included, extra). we heard the couple behind us ask the same thing. if everyone has to ask the same question, you need to redo your pricing structure so it's not confusing!

Another informative and absorbing historic Hudson Valley estate. Park Ranger was an excellent guide. Only visited the house and their final resting place on this vast estate and watched an interesting introductory on FDR in the visitor centre before joining the house tour. There is a huge shop, café and acres of gardens not to mention Eleanor Roosevelt's own contributions to the estate so could easily spend most of the day here.

We loved our visit to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s home. We had a wonderful tour guide (Park Ranger) that was able to answer many questions from our group. The property is gorgeous and we enjoyed it very much. So much to learn and appreciate about FDR!

I’m glad we made time for this house. So much information and still as it was when he passed & Eleanor gave it to the Nat. Parks. Time passed fast as we had a great guide who kept it going and there was so much to see. Well maintained as well. So much information and stories. Enjoyed even seeing the stables as well. Make sure to see Springwood !!

The Home of President Franklin D Roosevelt is absolutely beautiful. It is quite large and I loved the entrance and his large office/ library area. The home featured interesting features used by Roosevelt to make it Handicap accessible. The furnishings were lovely. The various rooms were the family lived and where famous visitors stayed were marked accordingly. The grounds were lovely. I loved the porch .You can also see the stables, gardens and he and Eleanors burial site. The tour guide was excellent. They also had shuttles to the house from the visitors center if you had trouble walking. Would recommend this tour to anyone who loves seeing historic and Presidential homes. There is a separate fee to tour FDR Presidential Library and museum. The only disappointment was the gift shop is closed on Tuesdays and that is the day we visited.

The house is on the ground of the FDR Presidential Museum and Library, but you must purchase a separate ticket. However, the house ticket is free if you have a National Park Service annual pass. Tours (lasting about 45 minutes) are led by a ranger and begin in the stables. Inside the house, the ranger told us about FDR and the house while we could wander to see all the rooms. FDR was born in the house and in 1915, he extensively had it renovated. Although Springwood has an elevator for trunks and luggage, FDR pulled himself on the ropes of the elevator's pulley system to access his bedroom on the upper floor. You can also see the influence his mother Sara had as she lived in the house until her death.

We stopped here heading home fro Mohonk Mountain House and it was well worth it. The property is very impressive and the tour helped add so much historical context to help us appreciate the visit. It was amazing to learn more about FDR beyond his presidency. FDR & Eleanor area also buried on the property adding to the gravitas of this property and his story. Definitely recommend a visit.