Kykuit Tour Menu

There's A Tour For Everyone!

Classic Tour

Times: Tours run daily except Tuesdays
Duration: 2 1/4 hours

Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour includes the main floor of the house complete with its fine furnishings and art; the subterranean art galleries; the Inner Garden and West Terrace, with spectacular views of the Hudson River and the outdoor sculpture collection; and finally, the mammoth Coach Barn with its collection of antique carriages and classic automobiles. This tour is wheelchair accessible. No strollers, please.

Adult	Senior	Child*	Members
$23	$21	$21	$13
Groups (10+): $21 per person

The Grand Tour

Times: Daily except Tuesdays at 9:45am & 1:45pm; additional weekend tours at 2:15pm & 3:15pm
Duration: 3 hours

This tour includes all the best features of Kykuit and it is the only tour that includes a visit to the second floor balcony of the house, with splendid east-west views through the sitting rooms and important paintings from Governor Rockefeller's collection. Take this tour to see absolutely everything. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. No strollers, please.

Adult	Senior	Child*	Members
$38	$38	$38	$28
Groups (10+): $38 per person

NEW! Kids Tour

Times: Saturdays & Sundays at 10:50am
Duration: 1 1/4 hour

A tour for families with younger children that includes gardens, child-friendly sculpture, and great views. Does not include the inside of the house. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Strollers are permitted on this tour ONLY.

Adult	Senior	Child*	Members
$15	$15	$15	$10

Selected Highlights Tour

Times: Daily except Tuesday at 11:00am & 1:15pm
Duration: 2 1/4 hours

For visitors who want to see both the house and more of the gardens and sculpture, and wish to exclude the Coach Barn and the art galleries, the Selected Highlights Tour is an excellent choice. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. No strollers, please.

Adult	Senior	Child*	Members
$23	$21	$21	$13
Groups (10+): $21 per person

Timesaver Tour

Times: Daily except Tuesday at 12:50pm & 3:50pm
Duration: 1 1/2 hours

The Timesaver Tour is a shortened tour that includes the main house and a visit to the lovely Inner Garden and West Terrace, with its splendid Hudson River views. The Coach Barn and art galleries are not included on this tour. This tour is wheelchair accessible. No strollers, please.

Adult	Senior	Child*	Members
$23	$21	$21	$13
Groups (10+): $21 per person

Gardens & Sculpture Tour for Groups

Times: By request
Duration: 2 1/4 hours

This tour includes the morning and brook gardens, the Italian garden, the Adam and Eve fountain area, as well as several terraced areas featuring classical and contemporary sculpture. The Garden & Sculpture Tour does not include any buildings and is not wheelchair accessible, due to the many steps and hilly terrain. The tour is not recommended for persons with balance or mobility problems. Sturdy shoes are highly recommended.

Groups only (10+): $21 per person

Art & the Rockefellers Tour for Groups

Times: By request
Duration: 2 1/4 hours

This tour offers a comprehensive view of the modern art at Kykuit, focusing on Nelson Rockefellers leadership as a collector and connoisseur of art. Focusing on the 1950s through 1970s, the tour highlights many artists and their works from the extensive collection of paintings and outdoor sculpture. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Groups only (10+): $21 per person

* Children under 18. Parents with children under 10 will enjoy the new Kids Tour. For safety reasons, children under 5 are not permitted on the Grand Tour.

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Purchase Tickets

We recommend purchasing tickets in advance, either online (no service charge) or by phone (with service charge). Tickets not sold in advance are available for walk-in purchase.

Online
Purchase Now! to assure the date and time of your choice. Note: Not all tour times are available online at this time.

By Phone
Purchase tickets by calling 914-631-9491 on Monday through Friday, from 9am until 5pm. There is a service charge for tickets ordered by phone.

In Person
The Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor opens daily at 9am. You may purchase tickets there in person, without a service charge. Times and tours are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Are You Bringing a Group?

Particularly popular with groups are these combination experiences:

1. Kykuit & The Union Church of Pocantico Hills

This package includes your choice of Kykuit tour (options described on the left) PLUS a visit to The Union Church of Pocantico Hills. The church contains stained glass windows by Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall commissioned by members of the Rockefeller family in the 1950s and 1960s. In a real sense, the church is an extension of the Rockefeller art collection that groups see at Kykuit. The church is only five minutes from Kykuit, thematically linked, low in cost, and an informal, ½ hour complement to your Kykuit visit.

2. Kykuit & Historic Philipsburg Manor

This package includes your choice of Kykuit tour (options described on the left) PLUS a visit to Philipsburg Manor. Philipsburg is a working farm and water-powered grist mill of the mid-18th century, preserved and restored through the generosity of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Kykuit and Philipsburg Manor are very different in subject matter, which makes for a particularly stimulating day. Since both locations share a visitor center, there is no need to re-board the bus. The tour of Philipsburg is largely self-guided, which makes for a relaxing and informal experience.

3. Kykuit & Washington Irving 's Sunnyside

This package includes your choice of Kykuit tour (options described on the left) PLUS a visit to Washington Irving's Sunnyside. (Sunnyside was purchased and preserved for future generations by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.) Groups visiting the area for the first, and possibly only, time will appreciate a tour that includes Sunnyside. This charming riverside home of the author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and other popular stories is among the most famous houses in American history. Both Kykuit and Sunnyside are must-see National Historic Landmarks. Sunnyside is off Route 9, about ten minutes south of the Kykuit Visitor Center.

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