Hempstead House - Historical place museum in Sands Point - 127 Middle Neck Rd, USA

We always love photographing weddings at the Hempstead House. Everyone is always so nice and helpful, plus the venue and grounds itself are absolutely beautiful. We love every inch of this venue, from the nearly floor-to-ceiling windows featuring stained glass (including the indoor ceremony space), the abundance of natural light, and even the lucky water fountain that is central to the dance floor. We cannot wait to photograph more weddings here, as the creativity is endless.

Beautiful grounds overlooking the Long Island Sound. I recommend the guided tour. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly.

This a hidden gem, very chill place, beautiful views of the long Island sound, you can walk on the beach, trail to walk on, take a tour of the mansion. A must visit.

Beautiful place with amazing views 😍. This place has everything: castle, garden, walking trial and beach ⛱️ . If you are looking for nice day trip this place will be perfect!

A gorgeous preserve to spend some quality outdoor summer time.Unfortunately no buildings were open for visits however the grounds were gorgeous and the shore line so mesmerizing.My son collected shells at the beach and he loved it! We spend some time exploring the trails and taking pictures of the Hempstead house.Simply breathtaking for history lovers.Drop in at the visitor/gift place to get an idea of the history of the place.Spend some time at the shades of large trees and have a picnic.It is a wonderful experience overall.

The Hempstead House, also known as Gould Guggenheim Estate is an unbelievably gorgeous mansion located at the Sands Point Preserve in Long Island, New York. Prior to becoming a historic house museum, the Hempstead House once served as the private residence of Howard Gould, financier and son of Jay Gould, a successful 19th Century railroad tycoon and Katherine Clemmons, the wife of Howard Gould. In 1917, the Goulds sold Hempstead House to mining magnate and philanthropist, Daniel Guggenheim and his wife Florence. In January of 2023, I brought and treated my wife and myself for a guided tour of the Hempstead House and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour experience. Both my wife and I were deeply impressed with Hempstead House’s granite and limestone exterior and it’s massive size. According to our tour guide, the Hempstead House is 225 feet long, 135 feet wide and possessed 40 rooms. In addition to Hempstead’s exterior, my wife and I loved the estate’s beautiful landscaped gardens, and the superb views of the Long Island Sound that visitors are fortunate to see from the mansion. Our tour guide did a great job on explaining the history and financial success of both the Gould’s, and Guggenheims, showcased and discussed the mansion’s various rooms such as the Guggenheim bedrooms, the breakfast room and the room that features the sunken Palm Court. Due to the castle’s amazing architectural details, its picturesque settings, and position near the Long Island Sound, the Hempstead House has been featured in many prominent films ranging from Scent of a Woman, Malcolm X, and Great Expectations. When visiting Long Island, definitely make sure to visit and explore Hempstead House at the Sands Point Preserve!!!

Just got back from here. Beautiful grounds and castle. Wide open spaces with several trails. Theres a nice pond and bird sanctuary, saw some turtles and a variety of birds. Wonderful place all around!!

Maybe two stars. EVERYTHING is closed due to covid. $15 to park and you can only walk around the area. All the buildings are close, only the bathrooms are open. If you do go bring a picnic basket because they don't even have a food court. Scenery is breathtaking so bring your camera its just sad that you can't go inside and take pictures.