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: 

• Planetarium shows start on time. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before showtime.
• No entry into the Planetarium theater is permitted once the show has begun.
• No readmittance once you leave the theater. All exits are final.
• No food or drinks are allowed inside the Planetarium theater.

Note: The planetarium’s immersive dome environment features large, moving visuals that may cause dizziness or a sense of motion for some visitors.

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 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.

• The tour begins at the planetarium.  Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time 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

Adults & Kids 5+ $20 
Members and Kids Under 5 are FREE 

Interested in becoming a member? Click here for information.

Questions?  Write to beth@vanderbiltmuseum.org

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 $9 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 15 minutes before showtime.
• No readmittance once you leave the theater. All exits are final.
• No food or drink is allowed inside the Planetarium theater

Note: Please be aware that our laser shows feature bright, fast-moving beams and flashing light effects and 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. 

Planetarium Rules: 

• Planetarium shows start on time. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before showtime.
• No entry into the Planetarium theater is permitted once the show has begun.
• No readmittance once you leave the theater. All exits are final.
• No food or drinks are allowed inside the Planetarium theater.

Note: The planetarium’s immersive dome environment features large, moving visuals that may cause dizziness or a sense of motion for some visitors.

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. 

Planetarium Rules: 

• NO ENTRY into the Planetarium once the show has begun.
• 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 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. 

An inclusive experience for all.

Enjoy the collections and estate grounds without the crowds and experience the Reichert Planetarium's gentle "Open Sky" program, sensory activities, and crafts.

The event is FREE, but registration is suggested.

October 10
9 am-12 pm

Register

The Swashbuckling History of Women in Piracy

Mr. Vanderbilt's Spooky Science is for kids in Kindergarten-Grade 3.  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.  

Blend resins, herbs, and aromatic barks to create custom incense — a practice with spiritual and medicinal roots across many cultures.

Adults: $40 
Members: $36 

Interested in becoming a member? Click here for information.

Questions?  Write to beth@vanderbiltmuseum.org

September 26
9:30 am – 11 am
$40 Guests/$36 Museum Members

Participants should bring a towel or yoga mat.  Chairs will be provided as an option.

This is an outdoor experience.  Consider bringing insect repellent and sunscreen.

Collecting for the Future & Scientific Illustration is a professional development workshop for teachers and school staff.  The workshop includes tours of the collections and a scientific illustration session in the Hall of Fishes.

9-11 am
$20 Guests/$18 Members (Member discount applies to individual registration only)

Accommodates up to 40 people.  This workshop does not include a tour of the residence.

To register a group or pay with a purchase order call 631-854-5539 or write dawn@vanderbiltmuseum.org