Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park is a national historical park run by the National Park Service in New Hampshire.

In the park service’s words

Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the captivating bronze sculptures and enjoy the beauty of art and nature. The park and its partners continue the tradition of the Cornish Colony of artists. Unleash your creativity today.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

• Drop-In Art Activities: Join park educators for daily art activities Monday through Saturday. Activities include watercolor painting, origami, and zine making. Drop-in art activities are free with park entry and open to all ages and experience levels. Reservations are not required.

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: $10 per person. The America the Beautiful pass covers it.

Hours: Mon 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Tue Closed; Wed Closed; Thu 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sun 9:00AM - 4:30PM. Park buildings are open Thursday through Monday from 9am to 4:30pm, Memorial Day weekend to October 31. Grounds and trails are open during daylight hours. The visitor center, restrooms, galleries, and historic buildings are closed from November 1 to Memorial Day weekend. Use caution as walkways, trails, and grounds are not maintained outside of visitor season and may be icy, snow-covered, or uneven.

Getting there

From West Lebanon, NH, (at Exit 20 of Interstate Rt 89) take Route 12A south for about 12 miles, Saint-Gaudens Road will be on the left. Proceed up Saint-Gaudens Road .5 miles. The parking lot will be on your right. From Windsor, Vermont, For passenger vehicles, take bridge Street cross the Connecticut River via the covered bridge. Caution: the bridge is closed to RVs, trucks and busses. At the end of the covered Bridge in New Hampshire, turn left. Saint Gaudens Road will be on you right in one mile.

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

• [Visitor Center](): Daily, 9:00AM - 4:30PM. Seasonal Closure Oct 31 - Late May

Weather

The upper Connecticut River valley is located in a temperate climate. While some summer days may be hot and humid, the average summer temperature ranges in the 70s and lower 80s. Temperatures in the fall are normally in the upper 60s, with evenings dropping into the upper 40s and lower 50s. Winters can be cold with daily temperatures usually in the 20s and occasionally dropping to below zero. Snow may be heavy from mid December through March.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Acadia, about 215 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

• National Park Service Data API: Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (public domain)
• Official website

Last checked 1 November 2026.