You are welcome to visit Drumthwacket.
Schedule your visit today!

You are welcome to visit Drumthwacket any Wednesday in 2009 with the exceptions of the entire month of August, September 2, November 25, and December 23 and 30. Please note that on Wednesdays December 2, 9, and 16 the house will be decorated for the holidays and our guided tour will be replaced by an open house format.

Guided tours of Drumthwacket, taking approximately 45 minutes, include the six public rooms that the Governor of New Jersey uses for meetings and receptions. The rooms include the center hall, dining room, parlor, music room, library, and Governor's study. Also included is the solarium, gateway to the lovely Drumthwacket gardens. The tour showcases New Jersey's cultural heritage, including art, history, architecture and antiques. The tours are conducted by our extremely knowledgeable volunteer Docents. After the tour of the residence is completed, guests may walk through the gardens and also visit the Olden House, the original restored farmhouse on the property and home of the Drumthwacket Foundation office and Gift Shop. Please allow about 90 minutes for your visit to Drumthwacket.

Parking is available on site.

Reservations are necessary. Please schedule at least one week ahead. Tours are subject to last minute cancellation.

How can I make a reservation?

Group tours: We schedule our group tours(15 persons or more)at specific assigned times on Wednesday mornings. Groups must call our tour line 609-683-0057, extension #3, to make reservations.

There is a charge for the tour for a commercial tour organization/bus company of $200.00 per bus. Payment is due on the date of the tour. Coach buses may park on the property for the duration of the stay.

Individuals or groups of 15 persons or less are scheduledat 12:00 noon. To make your reservation for a regular Wednesday guided tour please click here.

Is there a charge to visit Drumthwacket? No, but a suggested $5.00 donation to the Foundation helps support the restoration and preservation of Drumthwacket. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

Security and other procedures at Drumthwacket:

• Those making reservations must provide complete names, addresses and telephone numbers of everyone in the group.
• Photo ID is required and will be verified by the State Police officers on duty.
• For your protection no large purses, backpacks or totes are allowed. Please leave them at home, or in your locked vehicle, or they will be subject to inspection.No photography is permitted inside Drumthwacket.
• Museum rules apply: no food or drink may be taken into the house.
• Please turn off your cell phones and pagers.
• No Pets. A person with a disability may be accompanied by a service or guide dog.