Take your photos at the Hermitage
The historic grounds of the Hermitage are available for engagement pictures, wedding pictures, family photos, and other professional photography. As a New Jersey State Park, all photography on the grounds, regardless of the party size, requires a permit.
Guidelines for wedding and other professional or group photography on the grounds of The Hermitage Museum:
Guidelines for wedding and other professional or group photography on the grounds of The Hermitage Museum:
- Advance reservations are required for all professional photography at this historic venue. Reservations can be made no earlier than 60 days and no later than 14 days before the event.
- A fee of $75 is payable upon making the reservation. The fee covers a maximum of two hours. If the session is canceled due to rain or snow, $50 will be refunded. No refund will be made if the session is canceled for any other reason.
- Permits may be obtained by contacting the museum office.
- Photographs are limited to the Hermitage grounds only. Photographs in the interior of the historic house are not permitted.
- The grounds are available 10am to 5pm on weekdays and 1pm to 4pm on weekends. However, special arrangements can be made upon reservation. Access to bathrooms and other facilities may be limited depending on time of reservation.
- Access to the property during the photo shoot is restricted to the wedding party only. No other wedding guests are permitted on the grounds.
General Photography:
- Visitors of the Hermitage grounds and amateur photographers are invited to take photos for personal and non-commercial use without permits or fees.
- We ask that you help to protect the work of our devoted gardeners by leaving the plantings and gardens alone.
- Contribute to preserving our historic site by avoiding climbing or sitting on historic objects around the property.
- Interior photos of the Hermitage house museum are prohibited.
Aerial and Drone Photography:
- New Jersey State Park policy states that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also known as drones or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), is prohibited in all state parks and historic sites. This includes to use of drones for aerial photography.