Art, history, and nature come together in Cornish, NH. Once the home of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and unofficial center of the Cornish Colony of artists, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park continues to attract people from across the world. These tips will help you prepare for your next visit to the park whether you are drawn by its rich history, fragrant gardens, large-bronze sculptures, or opportunity to connect with the ones you love.
Park buildings are open daily during the summer season.
The visitor center, Little Studio, and galleries are open from 9am until 4:30pm everyday from Memorial Day weekend to October 31. Aspet, the historic house, is open during the summer season daily from 2pm to 3:45pm and most days from 10am to 11:45pm. The grounds are open all year during daylight hours. Restrooms are not available in the off-season.
Your fee dollars are at work.
The $10 entrance fee for people age 16 and over helps fund education and conservation projects at the park. You can purchase entry passes when you arrive with a credit card. The park also accepts and issues "America the Beautiful" or National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes including senior passes. If you already have one, be sure to bring it so you and three other people can get in free. Learn more at Fee & Passes.
Mark your calendar now.
The park hosts special events throughout the season. Music fills the air certain Sunday afternoons from the longrunning, annual concert series. Get ready to visit for free on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 for Sculptural Visions. Check out the line-up for Summerfest 2023 at Blow-Me-Down Farm from the performing arts organization, Opera North.
Bring a picnic.
The park is a beautiful place to gather with friends, but there are no food services at the park. If you bring a picnic to one of the outdoor tables, make sure to take your trash with you. Water bottle fill-up stations are located in the visitor center and behind the Little Studio.
Making art in the park is easy.
Creativity is in the air. The park offers regular family art activities, workshops taught by the sculptor-in-residence, and opportunities for you to work in plein air. If you find the inspiration to create while at the park, please follow these Guidelines for Visiting Artists.
Plan for the terrain.
Pathways around the park are found in a variety of surfaces; grass, brick, asphalt, bark mulch, cement, and gravel. Because of the historic nature of the site, some of the pathways may be uneven and visitors should always take care when walking around the park. The park visitor center is wheelchair-accessible and accessible parking is located nearby. Certain buildings and areas of the park are, unfortunately, not wheelchair-accessible. These include Aspet, Ravine Studio, Formal Gardens, Picture Gallery, and recreational tails. of the park's historic core with suggested wheelchair routes, barriers, and non-wheelchair-accessible structures and areas are available at the visitor center.
Bring your furry friend.
Dogs are permitted on park grounds, but must be kept on a leash at all times. This includes when hiking the nature trails. We ask that dog owners be respectful of the park and remove dog waste. Bags for that purpose are located in a dispenser near the kiosk in the main parking lot. Pets are not permitted in any park building except for trained service animals. This includes the Atrium where the Reflecting Pool is located. Learn more at Pets.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service