Hours and Admission
PLEASE NOTE: Hildene will RE-OPEN to guests as of 9:30am, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17. With continued road maintenance by our crew, and a temperature drop in store for Thursday evening, our roads will re-set and your vehicles will find the drive up to the Welcome Center easy-going once again. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this "spring thaw" - we look forward to seeing you this Friday.
Open Daily Year-round
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas (December 24, 25 & 26)
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
All guests must check in and pay admission at the Welcome Center.
General Admission
Includes Self-Guided tours of Robert and Mary's home, gardens, Hildene Farm, Pullman car Sunbeam, Dene Farm and about 12 miles of walking trails.
$23/Adults - $6/Youth (6 to 16) - Children under 6 & Members/Free
2nd Consecutive Day Admission
$7/Adults & Youth (6 to 16)- Children under 6 & Members/Free
Guided Tours of Robert and Mary’s Home (Additional Fee)
The house is still open for self-guided tours but Guided Tours are not available September 20 - October 20
June - September 20: 11:00am & 1:00pm
October 21 - May 31: 1:00pm by Reservation
+$7.50/Adults & Youth (6 to 16) - Children under 6 Free
To reserve a Guided Tour please call the Welcome Center at 802.367.7968
Behind the Scenes Archives Tour (Additional Fee)
The house is still open for self-guided tours but Behind the Scenes Archive Tours are not available September 20 - October 20
June - September 20: 2:00pm by Reservation
October 21 - May 31: 2:00pm by Reservation
+$7.50/Adults & Youth (6 to 16) - Not recommended for children under 10.
To reserve a Behind the Scenes Archives Tour please call the Welcome Center at 802.367.7968
Group Tours
Group Tours are welcome year-round for groups of 20 or more. Advance reservations are required. For Group Tour rates, booking information and a reservations form, please click here or contact Paula Maynard by email or at 802.367.7961.
Tours for the Visually Impaired
We also offer personal tours for the visually impaired by appointment. Please contact us in advance to schedule at 802.367.7961 or by email.
Mid-December to Mid-March
Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing Weather Permitting
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Please click here for rates.
Link to Hildene Accessibility Guide
Please note:
We are a pet free, idle free and smoke free campus. Thank you for understanding.