THIS TICKET INCLUDES YOUR GENERAL ADMISSION.

General Admission includes self-guided access to the Vanderbilt Mansion (including the Habitat and Stoll Wing animal dioramas, and natural-history and cultural-artifact galleries in the Memorial Wing), The Marine Museum, Planetarium exhibits, and the Grounds and gardens.

Planetarium Rules: 

• No entry into the Planetarium theater is permitted once the show has begun.
• Planetarium shows start on time. Please plan to arrive 20-30 minutes before showtime.
• No readmittance once you leave the theater. All exits are final.
• No food or drink is allowed inside the Planetarium theater

Please be advised: For the health and safety of our visitors, pets and emotional support animals are not permitted on the property of the Vanderbilt Museum. Service animals consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on the premises.

Members must sign in above to ensure member benefits are applied (limited to number of guests based on membership levels). Please use the register link above to sign up for the website. Members must use the same name, email, phone number and mailing address to register for the site that was used at the time the membership was purchased in order to receive member benefits. Please email info@vanderbiltmuseum.org if you have any questions.

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The Carriage House Players (formerly Arena Players Repertory Theater) opened its 34th annual Summer Shakespeare Festival at the Vanderbilt Museum. Performances occur outdoors on the courtyard stage, where the Spanish-Mediterranean architecture adds a touch of timeless charm and magic. 

Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before the show. The estate is open an hour before the show for Shakespeare patrons. 

In inclement weather, tickets will be honored for the remaining shows.

This guided tour of the estate includes the architecture, history of the Vanderbilt family, and collections.  This tour does not include the residence.

• Please arrive at the marble columns 10 minutes before the start of the tour to meet the educator.
• Tickets must be presented upon arrival.
• If you are a member, please register/sign in to receive your member discount when purchasing tickets.
• Please wear comfortable shoes as there is considerable walking on the tour

General Admission includes access to the Grounds, self-guided portions of the Mansion, and the Marine Museum.

This ticket does not include access to the guided tours of the Mansion, or to any shows in the Planetarium theater.

For Planetarium show tickets, please visit this webpage: https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/vanderbilt-planetarium/show-schedule/

If you would like to take a guided tour of the Mansion, you can purchase General Admission now, and get your tour tickets when you check in upon arrival for an additional $8 per person. 

If you are a member and having trouble logging in, click here for our troubleshooting guide. 

Please be advised: For the health and safety of our visitors, pets and emotional support animals are not permitted on the property of the Vanderbilt Museum. Service animals consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on the premises.

Planetarium Rules: 

• No entry into the Planetarium theater is permitted once the show has begun.
• Planetarium shows start on time. Please plan to arrive 20-30 minutes before showtime.
• No readmittance once you leave the theater. All exits are final.
• No food or drink is allowed inside the Planetarium theater

Laser shows may not be suitable for individuals with photosensitive medical conditions.

Please be advised: For the health and safety of our visitors, pets and emotional support animals are not permitted on the property of the Vanderbilt Museum. Service animals consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on the premises.

Members must sign in above to ensure member benefits are applied (limited to number of guests based on membership levels). Please use the register link above to sign up for the website. Members must use the same name, email, phone number and mailing address to register for the site that was used at the time the membership was purchased in order to receive member benefits. Please email info@vanderbiltmuseum.org if you have any questions.

Not a member yet? Join now: https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/joinsupport/membership-2/

By entering your email on the following page, you agree to sign-up for the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium Newsletter. If you do not wish to receive emails, please unsubscribe from the first newsletter you receive.

If you are a member and having trouble logging in, click here for our troubleshooting guide. 

The program begins with a discussion on edible invasive and native plants, followed by a foraging tour on the estate grounds, specifically, the hiking trail. Participants should bring plastic bags for veggies & herbs, and a paper bag in case we find early-season mushrooms, which spoil in plastic. Digging implements are recommended, as roots will be in season. Everyone should wear closed shoes, for protection from poison ivy and ticks. 

This is an advanced hiking trail with many steep climbs and descents along a variety of mixed terrain with an elevation gain of nearly 300 feet. There will be two opportunities to cut your hike short and head back to the parking lot if you feel you or your party cannot finish the entire loop. The signs will show you the way out.

Ticks are active in the woods year-long when temperatures are above freezing. To avoid ticks, please stay on the trail.

Hikers assume all risks. 

Adults & Children 10 and Older.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Planetarium Rules: 

• No entry into the Planetarium theater is permitted once the show has begun.
• Planetarium shows start on time. Please plan to arrive 20-30 minutes before showtime.
• No readmittance once you leave the theater. All exits are final.
• No food or drink is allowed inside the Planetarium theater

Members must sign in above to ensure member benefits are applied (limited to number of guests based on membership levels). Please use the register link above to sign up for the website. Members must use the same name, email, phone number and mailing address to register for the site that was used at the time the membership was purchased in order to receive member benefits. Please email info@vanderbiltmuseum.org if you have any questions.

Not a member yet? Join now: https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/joinsupport/membership-2/

By entering your email on the following page, you agree to sign-up for the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium Newsletter. If you do not wish to receive emails, please unsubscribe from the first newsletter you receive.

If you are a member and having trouble logging in, click here for our troubleshooting guide. 

This program is for adults and kids 15 and older.  An adult must accompany minors under 18.  We cannot accommodate anyone under 15 years old.  

The Architecture and History of a Gold Coast Estate is a professional development workshop for teachers and school staff.  The workshop includes tours of the historic mansion, collections, and watercolor painting of the architecture and gardens.

Fee: $20 Guests/$18 Members (Member discount applies to individual registration only)
Sessions: 9 am-11 am or 12 pm-2 pm (sessions are limited to 45 people)

This workshop is for adults 18+.  Materials will be provided.

Fee:
$45/$40 Members

Interested in becoming a member? Click here for information.

Questions?  Write to beth@vanderbiltmuseum.org

Roberta Casagrande-Kim, the Museum’s Director of Curatorial Affairs, will walk you through the media war that surrounded two major archaeological discoveries of the 1920s: the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt and the tomb of Queen Puabi in Iraq.

Fee:
$10
FREE for Members

Interested in becoming a member? Click here for information.

Questions?  Write to beth@vanderbiltmuseum.org

Mr. Vanderbilt's Spooky Science is for kids in Grades 2-4.  The workshop includes activities in the collection rooms and a creative project.  Collection rooms will be darkened for a specimen hunt with flashlights.  Kids are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes without masks.  Sturdy shoes are recommended as we will be walking on uneven ground. 

Fees:
$25/$22 Members

Interested in becoming a member? Click here for information.

Questions?  Write to beth@vanderbiltmuseum.org

This is a workshop for preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult.  

Your favorite bedtime storybooks will come to life in the planetarium theater!

Children are invited to wear their most comfy pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal.

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