{"id":2356,"date":"2018-03-08T20:21:45","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T20:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hudsonvalley.org\/?page_id=2356"},"modified":"2024-07-03T10:48:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T14:48:34","slug":"kykuit-the-rockefeller-estate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hudsonvalley.org\/historic-sites\/kykuit-the-rockefeller-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A majestic\u00a0paradise with sweeping river views<\/h2>\n

See the Hudson Valley’s top cultural attraction!<\/em> Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. His business acumen made him, in his day, the richest man in America. Now a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this extraordinary landmark has been continuously and meticulously maintained for more than 100 years.<\/h4>\n

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Kykuit, a historic site of the National Trust,<\/em>
\nis operated & maintained by the Rockefeller<\/em>
\nBrothers Fund as a center for its philanthropic<\/em>
\nprograms. Historic Hudson Valley operates<\/em>
\nthe visitation program.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1525275306478{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-top-color: #c3c1c1 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #c3c1c1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1525275181616{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-facebook” color=”custom” el_class=”hhv-social-icon-left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHHValley%2F||target:%20_blank|”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-instagram” color=”custom” el_class=”hhv-social-icon-left” css=”.vc_custom_1525275006082{margin-right: 20px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Finthevalley1%2F||target:%20_blank|”][vc_wp_text el_class=”hhv-social-icon-left”]<\/p>\n

#kykuit<\/a><\/p>\n

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May 3 – November 10<\/h3>\n

Friday-Sunday:<\/strong> May 3 \u2013 Sep 30: Nov 8 \u2013 Nov 10
\nWednesday-Monday:<\/strong> Oct 2 \u2013 Nov 3
\nPlus Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day\/Indigenous People\u2019s Day<\/em><\/p>\n

All Kykuit tours originate from the Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor and include a shuttle bus ride to the estate. Do not type “Kykuit” into your GPS, as it will not bring you to the right location.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_btn title=”Buy Tickets” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”default” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ftickets.hudsonvalley.org%2Fevents%3Fview%3Dcalendar%26k%3Dkykuit|||” el_class=”inner-page-nav-button ticket”][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Admission” tab_id=”tab2c943-5d5e”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Selected Highlights Tour — <\/span><\/i><\/b>90 minutes<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Adult: $25<\/span>
\nSenior: $23
\nYoung Adult (18-25): $20
\nYouth (10-17): $20
\nWestchester Resident: $20
\nNational Trust: $12.50
\nWheelchair Accessible: $23<\/span><\/p>\n

Classic Tour — <\/span><\/i><\/b>2 hours<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Adult: $55<\/span>
\nSenior: $53
\nYoung Adult (18-25): $44
\nYouth (10-17): $20
\nNational Trust: $27.50
\nWheelchair Accessible: $53
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Grand Tour — <\/span><\/i><\/b>3 hours<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Adult\/Senior: $75
\nYoung Adult (18-25): $60
\nYouth (10-17): $20
\nNational Trust: $37.50<\/span><\/p>\n

All children must be at least ten years old to participate in tours and must be accompanied by an adult. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Historic Hudson Valley Members receive a 15% discount on ticket prices. To receive National Trust or Westchester County resident pricing, you must purchase a full price ticket and show ID at check in to receive the discount at that time.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Discounts” tab_id=”1527271061352-3ddb71fb-8368″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

HISTORIC HUDSON VALLEY MEMBERS<\/h4>\n

Historic Hudson Valley members automatically receive 15% off the current ticket price. You must be logged in with your member account when you purchase tickets to get the discount.<\/p>\n

Discount is valid for named members once per membership.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION MEMBERS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

National Trust members who purchase tour tickets online receive a 50% refund of the adult ticket price by presenting proof of membership at the Kykuit Visitor Center.<\/p>\n

WESTCHESTER COUNTY RESIDENTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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A Westchester County resident who purchases a Selected Highlights ticket online can receive the Resident price by presenting proof of residency at the Kykuit Visitor Center. Only one Resident ticket per person. Proof of residency is required for each individual who wishes to purchase or receive a Resident ticket.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Visitor Guidelines” tab_id=”1715795514170-515e7837-6ae0″][vc_column_text]Without exception, all bags will be subject to search upon arrival at Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate. Visitors should leave bags in their car and only bring small bags if necessary. Alternatively, lockers are provided at the Visitor Center.<\/p>\n

All children must be at least ten years old to participate in tours and must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n

Photography and video recording is prohibited inside the house. Selfie sticks, tripods, monopods, and drones are prohibited<\/p>\n

Eating and drinking is prohibited inside historic buildings (water bottles permitted<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Please do not touch any objects or art pieces<\/p>\n

Vaping or smoking of any kind is prohibited<\/p>\n

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Directions<\/h2>\n

GPS address for Visitor Center:<\/strong>
\n381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY<\/p>\n

GPS address for overflow lot:<\/strong>
\n100 Continental St., Sleepy Hollow, NY[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_btn title=”Get Directions” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fdir%2F”%2FPhilipsburg%2BManor%2C%2B381%2BN%2BBroadway%2C%2BSleepy%2BHollow%2C%2BNY%2B10591||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”small-button blue”][vc_btn title=”Nearest transit” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fas0.mta.info%2Fmnr%2Fstations%2Fstation_detail.cfm%3Fkey%3D30||target:%20_blank|” el_class=”small-button blue”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]