Public tours of the Vanderbilt family’s living quarters in the Mansion are offered regularly on Saturdays and Sundays during Museum hours. Public tours can be purchased from Admissions on a first-come, first-served basis.
The number of guests on each tour is limited to 12, so space on tours may sell out.
Tours are not recommended for children under 8.
For pricing, please see our visitor’s guide.
Tour Times (Fridays):
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
Tour Times (Saturdays and Sundays):
11:30 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
The Vanderbilt Museum offers private tours for small groups. Each private tour is personalized to the interests of you and your party, offering unparalleled access to the living quarters and collections of William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Private tours can be scheduled for times when the Museum is otherwise closed to the public.
The Museum currently offers two private tour experiences:
Mansion Tours
Mansion tours are perfect for groups interested in history, architecture, and design. Focused on the Vanderbilt living quarters, these tours showcase the antiques Vanderbilt collected during his lifetime. Guests will see more than 15 rooms, carefully preserved to their Jazz Age grandeur, and learn about the complex history of the Vanderbilt family.
Exhibit Tours
For more adventurous groups, this tour is a must! This tour will take your group through the three historic museum buildings on the estate, where you will learn about Mr. Vanderbilt’s expeditions around the world during which he collected the thousands of natural history specimens and cultural artifacts highlighted on the tour.
Please schedule private tours one week in advance of your anticipated visit to the Vanderbilt Museum.
For further information about scheduling your private tour, please email carol@vanderbiltmuseum.org or complete the form below.