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Kykuit (/ ˈ k aɪ k ə t / KY-kət), known also as the John D. Rockefeller Estate, is a 40-room historic house museum in Pocantico Hills, a hamlet in the town of Mount Pleasant, New York 25 miles (40 km) north of New York City.
Kykuit was the home of four generations of the Rockefeller family, including John D. Rockefeller, the richest man in America. Visit this majestic paradise with sweeping river views and learn about its history, art, and gardens.
Kykuit combines a grand estate, fascinating people, lush gardens, and an impressive classical and modern art collection into an outstanding experience that is well worth the price of admission. We opted for the three hour Grand Tour option and were not disappointed.
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Kykuit is a Beaux-Arts house and Italianate gardens built by John D. Rockefeller in 1913. It was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family and features artworks by Picasso, Calder, Warhol and more.
Jun 14, 2022 · Explore the house, grounds, and world-class art collection at Kykuit, the estate built by philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Sr., founder of Standard Oil.
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Kykuit is a Beaux-Arts villa and a National Trust property that was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. It features neo-classical interiors, 20th century art, and sculptures by Henry Moore, Picasso and others in the gardens.
Sep 2, 2015 · Kykuit is a 3,000-acre estate in New York that was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. It features a mansion with elegant interiors and a subterranean art gallery, a church with stained glass windows by Chagall and Matisse, and beautiful gardens and fountains.
