Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
This is the boyhood home of the first U.S.
Photo: NPS / NPS
About Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
This is the boyhood home of the first U.S. president to be born in New York City. Raised in a townhouse at 28 E. 20th St., Theodore Roosevelt would grow up to be our 26th President and become immortalized on Mount Rushmore. However, he started life as a sickly yet bright boy who exercised to improve his health and began a lifelong passion for the "strenuous life."
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Driving times from Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Summer Hours
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Spring: Temperatures range from 30F-70F. Mostly sunny, Rainfall average: 3 inches. Summer: Temperatures range from 60F-80F. Mostly sunny. Rainfall average: 4.5 inches. Fall: Temperatures range from 30F-70F. Mostly sunny. Rainfall averages 3-4 inches. Some snow might occur. Winter: Temperatures range from 20F-40F. Snowfall averages 12 days (December-February).
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Stonewall National Monument (5 min), African Burial Ground National Monument (9 min), Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site (9 min), Castle Clinton National Monument (11 min), Federal Hall National Memorial (12 min), General Grant National Memorial (18 min).