Each year, local designers, garden clubs, and the Museum’s curators deck the halls of the historic Vanderbilt Mansion. The decorators add lighted trees, boughs, garland, ornaments, poinsettias, ribbons, and wreaths. Their beautiful work brings a delightful touch of holiday magic to the estate.
Elizabeth Wayland-Morgan, Executive Director of the Museum, said, “These generous volunteers use their time and talent to create an atmosphere of holiday grandeur and sophisticated living. We’re grateful to them for bringing magic to this historic house.”
Decorators include the Centerport, Three Village, Asharoken, Nathan Hale, and Dix Hills garden clubs, and Centerport designer Gabrielle O’Reilly Hoffman of All Set by Gabrielle.
Starting the day after Thanksgiving, visitors can explore the charming transformations – and enjoy a trip back in time – on self-guided strolls through the century-old, Spanish Revival-style home. To see all the decorated rooms, guests can join guided tours of the Vanderbilt family’s private living quarters.
Guests in the grand waterfront home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, once included famous Americans and British royalty.
The highly anticipated, annual Candlelight Tours will be offered on these dates:
Tours depart every 15 minutes, with the final tour beginning at 7:30 pm.
These special evening hours offer the public a rare opportunity to experience the Mansion after dark—the only time this is permitted during the year.
Admission & Tickets
Please note: Tickets are available exclusively online.