Tours
Welcome!
Each year Hildene's staff and volunteers welcome thousands of guests daily to the Lincoln home, grounds and walking trails. We can accommodate scheduled guided tours, self-guided tours, group tours and school groups. A new ramp funded in part by the Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts is located at the east end of the main house providing easier accessibility to the first floor for our physically challenged guests. You should allow approximately 3 to 4 hours for your visit.
House Visits
Your visit includes a brief video in the Welcome Center, a self-guided tour of the Lincoln home, listening to the 1,000-pipe Aeolian organ and access to the Hoyt Formal Garden. You'll also want to visit the Cutting and Kitchen Gardens, the observatory, Hildene Farm, and the exhibits. Guided Tours are offered at noon each summer day, by appointment at other times and on occasion when docents are available.
1903 Pullman Palace Car Sunbeam Opens to the Public August 1, 2011
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.
Grounds, Walking Trails and Farm
Don't forget to visit the gardens, grounds, walking trails and farm, all easy walks from the Welcome Center. You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds but we ask that for your and our animal's safety you do not take food to the farm.
Hours and Rates
Open Daily 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Begin at the Welcome Center
Tickets: $16/Adults - $5/Youth - Children under 6 & Members/Free
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas (December 24, 25) and Easter
Please Note: ONLY service dogs are allowed on property.
Mid-December to Mid-March
Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing Weather Permitting
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Please click here for rates.
Group Tours
Group Tours are welcome year-round at Hildene. 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.
School Groups
For school group rates and for booking information please contact Diane Newton by email or 802 367-7965.
The Lincoln Family Home
