Hours & Admission
HOURS OF OPERATION
Our 2023 season begins on May 27th and ends on October 22nd.
Thursday – Tuesday 10 – 4 pm
Historic entrance open 9am – 3:30pm
Mansion tours 10am – 5:30pm
Gift Shop 10am – 4:30pm
Exhibit Gallery 10am – 4:30pm
Trolley service to mansion 10am – 4:45pm
Tickets are sold at the Ticket Booth until 4 pm*.
* AMENDED HOURS ON DAYS THERE ARE WEDDINGS/EVENTS AT THE CASTLE
View our Private Event Calendar to see if amended operating hours apply on the day of your visit.
Historic entrance closes 3:00pm
Admission sales end 3:30pm
Last trolley to mansion 3:45pm
Lawns of Lucknow close 4:30pm
Mansion closes 4:45pm
ADMISSION RATES
Self-Guided Castle Tour:
Includes first and second floors of the mansion
$20 Adult $10 Child (5-17)
$15 Senior (65+) $14 Pre-reg Groups
$13* Veteran Free Child 4 & Under
Free* Active Duty Military
* Plus 5 additional immediate family members at the same rate.
45-Minute Guided Basement Tour:
Rates include a self-guided Castle tour of the first and second floors
$30 per person $15 Members
$20 per person (basement tour only)
2023 Basement Tour Times:
Learn more about Basement Tours
All tickets must be purchased onsite, on the day of your visit. Basement Tour tickets are limited and available first-come, first-served.
property access
Historic entrance/main gate (scenic road) 455 Old Mountain Rd, a one-way, 2-mile road that offers stops to see a giant glacial erratic called The Pebble, the property’s largest waterfall called The Falls of Song, and a scenic vista overlooking the lake and mountains. Please allow 20-30 minutes to traverse this road and make stops along the way. This is a seasonal entrance that is only accessible during our operating season, late May through late October.
Hiker/Bus/Camper/Oversized vehicle entrance 586 Ossipee Park Rd – Free, two-way entrance/exit road – Provides access to grounds, including the restaurant, gift shop, exhibit gallery, fish pond, and hiking trails.
RIDE THE TROLLEY UP TO THE MANSION
Please note that our trolleys are the only means of access to the mansion. Trolleys conveniently depart the Carriage House every 15 minutes until 4:15 pm*. If you or a member of your party requires assistance, ask a trolley driver for alternative boarding options. If you prefer to walk back to the Carriage House, there is a downhill path from the lakeside lawn.
*On days we host weddings, the last trolley service to the mansion is at 3:45 pm. Please call to inquire.
