Contact Us

For general information about the FDR Library, call 845-486-7770 or email Roosevelt.Library@nara.gov. For the Research Room, please dial (845) 486-1142 or write to archives.fdr@nara.gov. Please see Get Involved! for information about volunteer opportunities and internships.

Visit Dutchess Tourism for information about local amenities, dining and accommodations.

Table of Contents

Choose from the following list or scroll down to see all contact information.

1. Archives
2. Museum
3. Education Specialist
4. Public Programs and Public Relations
5. Staff Directory

Contact the Archives

Please note that the information below reflects pre-COVID-19 operations and facility information. For the most current guidance on scheduling and planning a research visit, please refer to Plan a Research Visit.

The Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Research Room is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m., and is closed on all federal holidays. For more information about visiting for research, please see Plan a Research Visit.

For information about donation and appraisal of archival material, please see Donate.

Contact the Museum

Please note that the information below reflects pre-COVID-19 operations and facility information. For the most current guidance on visiting the Museum please refer to Hours, Admission, & Tickets.

Museum hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily November through March; and then from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. April through October. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Admission is charged. See Visitor Information for details about admission and location.

Donations
The Museum collects items related to the lives and careers of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and their friends, family and associates. We also accept materials that relate to political, social, military, diplomatic, and cultural life in America during the 1930s and 1940s. While we do not accept unsolicited donations, please Contact the Museum if you are interested in donating objects.

Internships
The Museum has a summer internship program for students. To learn more about the program and to obtain an application, visit Get Involved! 

Contact the Education Specialist

If you have questions about education programs, field trips, teacher workshops, National History Day or other education matters please contact Jeff Urbin by telephone at (845) 486-7761 or by email at jeffrey.urbin@nara.gov.

Contact Public Programs and Public Relations

If you have a media inquiry, public affairs issue or specific questions/comments about the public programs and events of the Roosevelt Library, contact Cliff Laube, Public Programs Specialist by telephone at (845) 486-7745 or by email at clifford.laube@nara.gov. 

For Facility Use of the Wallace Center

For information about facility use of the Wallace Center for a business meeting or event, and to obtain a copy of the Wallace Center Fees and Guidelines (including NARA Form 16011), please call (845) 486-7751 or email deanne.fuller@nara.gov. *Non-profit or corporate events only, no private functions.

Staff Directory

Contact Information for Staff of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum