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Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

The 1760s Georgian home of General Philip Schuyler — where Alexander Hamilton married Eliza, Burgoyne was held after Saratoga, and slavery in the North is discussed head-on.

Where
Mansion District
Time needed
1 hr visit
Tickets
$5
Free days
Free for kids under 12
Schuyler Mansion 1760s brick Georgian house exterior Schuyler Mansion 1760s brick Georgian house exterior

What to expect at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

Schuyler Mansion, built between 1761 and 1765 for Continental Army general Philip Schuyler, is the finest surviving Georgian house in the Upper Hudson and one of the most consequential domestic buildings in the American Revolution. Alexander Hamilton married Elizabeth Schuyler in the parlor in December 1780. British General John Burgoyne was held here as a guest-prisoner after his surrender at Saratoga in 1777. And, crucially, the house was worked by at least 17 enslaved people — a fact the site now confronts directly in every tour, making it one of the more honest historic house museums in the northeast.

Visits are guided, on the hour, about 45 minutes long. You'll see the entry hall with its striking hand-blocked wallpaper (an original 18th-century remnant survives), the parlor where Hamilton married Eliza, the formal dining room, the family bedrooms upstairs, and — importantly — the working areas where enslaved workers cooked, laundered and lived. The current interpretation names those individuals where records permit: Prince, Mary, Diana. Ask about Prince, whose 1804 escape attempt is documented in Schuyler's own account books.

Small on-site parking; if it's full, park on Catherine Street. The mansion is in the Mansion District a few blocks south of downtown — walkable from the State Capitol in about 15 minutes downhill, less pleasant back up. Best paired with Ten Broeck Mansion on the other side of downtown for a full picture of Albany's Dutch-to-Federal transition. Winter hours are limited to weekends only; call ahead November through April as tours occasionally cancel for weather.

Plan your visit Tickets$5 Free daysFree for kids under 12 Time needed1 hr visit WhereMansion District Opening hours Wed-Sun 11:00-17:00 (May-Oct) Sat-Sun only 11:00-16:00 (Nov-Apr) Guided tours on the hour, last at 16:00 Hotels near Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

Questions about Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

How much is admission?

$5 adults, $4 seniors and students, free for children under 12. Cash or card at the visitor entrance.

Is there a free day?

Kids under 12 are always free. No dedicated free adult day, but many state sites offer free admission on Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

How long is the visit?

About one hour — a 45-minute guided tour plus time in the small orientation exhibit.

What days is it closed?

May-October: closed Mondays and Tuesdays. November-April: open Saturday and Sunday only. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.

Do I need to book?

Walk-ins accepted but groups of 6+ should call (518) 434-0834. Tours cap at 15 and sometimes fill on summer weekends.

How do I get to Schuyler Mansion?

32 Catherine Street, Mansion District. CDTA bus 18 stops two blocks north. Small free lot on-site; overflow parking on Catherine Street.

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