Saint-Gaudens National Historic Park

Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907), created over 150 works of art, from exquisitely carved cameos to heroic-size public monuments. Works such as the “Standing Lincoln” monument and the Shaw Memorial, continue to inspire people today and his design for the 1907 Twenty Dollar Gold Piece is considered America’s most beautiful coin. In Cornish, NH, the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Park is a lovely destination where art, music, and nature combine to soothe a hectic life. Be sure to visit the sculptor’s home, Aspet, when you go. And tell us about your visit on our blog.

Special fee-free days

All national parks, national wildlife refuges, and many areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management offer free admission this year on June 5-6, August 14-15, September 25 (Public Lands Day), and November 11 (Veterans Day).

On Saturday, September 25, 2010, National Public Lands Day, Saint-Gaudens National Historic site and all other National Park sites will waive the entrance fee. Saint-Gaudens NHS will also offer our fifth annual Sculptural Visions event, with artists demonstrating different sculptural techiques, and sculpture activities for children and adults.

Regular fees and hours

An entrance fee of $5.00 per person is charged for visitors age 16 and over. The receipt is valid for seven days and may be used for re-entry to the park. During the open season from Memorial Day weekend through October 31, the park buildings are open every day from 9:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. While the exhibit buildings are closed from November through late May, the grounds remain open.

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