Visitor Center at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

OPERATING HOURS

The Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Visitor Center is open Memorial Day weekend until October 31st on Thursdays through Mondays. Hours are typically 9 AM and 4:30 PM. Keep in mind that times can always change, so be sure to get the latest schedule on the National Park Service’s official Operating Hours and Seasons web page for the park.

AMENITIES

• Ranger-staffed information desk where you can get a park brochure, activity schedule, and trail map
• Sign up for guided tours
• Park film
• Small exhibit area
• Book and souvenir store
• Arts and crafts building outside
• Restrooms

Arts and crafts shed next to the Visitor Center at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

PARK FILM

An Introduction to the Life and Work of Augustus Saint-Gaudens is an 18-minute film that is shown on-demand—just ask a Ranger or volunteer to start it for you. The film is an excellent biographical documentary, and unless you are a Saint-Gaudens scholar, I highly suggest watching it before heading out to explore the park. In addition to telling his life story, the film highlights his most important artworks, some of which can be seen on the park grounds and in the art studios. There is no objectionable material, so the film is suitable for all ages. You can watch it ahead of time on the Augustus Saint-Gaudens Documentary web page here on National Park Planner.

Visitor center media room at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

EXHIBIT AREA

There are a few information panels that provide a timeline of Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ life, plus one panel about the creation of Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. These take no more than ten minutes to read. There are no original Saint-Gaudens artworks in the Visitor Center, for these are on display at other locations in the park.

Exhibits at the Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Visitor Center

SCHEDULING YOUR TIME

Allow a half hour for a visit to the Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Visitor Center. This will give you time to catch the film and read through the information panels.

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