Welcome to the Culinary Institute of America

We love to welcome campus visitors, but before you make your plans, please note that our visiting hours and restaurant hours may be affected.

Classes for degree and certificate program students at all of our U.S. campuses will not be in session from July 27–August 19, 2019. Classes will resume on August 20.

Admissions

  • The Admissions Office at all three campuses will be open to welcome prospective students and their families.

Restaurants

  • Since many of our restaurants rely on our students for the full CIA dining experience, please refer to www.ciarestaurantgroup.com for the most up-to-the-minute information.
  • At the New York campus, all restaurants will be closed during this period.
  • At the CIA at Greystone in St. Helena, CA, The Bakery Café by illy will be open, but Gatehouse Restaurant will be closed.
  • At The CIA at Copia in Napa, CA, The Restaurant at CIA Copia, Grove, and Contimo Provisions will be open.
  • At the Texas campus, the CIA Live Fire Kitchen will be open Thursday–Sunday, and Savor will be closed.

Shopping, Classes, and More for Enthusiasts

  • Public tour at the CIA in Hyde Park, NY

  • New York Visitor Tours and Events

    Public CIA Campus Tours

    Everyone is welcome to visit our scenic Hudson Valley campus. We offer public tours given by current CIA students Monday–Friday (when classes are in session) at 4 p.m. along with an extra Monday tour at 10 a.m. Tours are $6 per person. Reservations are required.

    For more information, or to schedule a tour, call 845-451-1588, Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Group tours for restaurant guests (groups of 20 or more) may be scheduled by calling 845-451-1544.

    Visitor Parking: When you arrive on campus, follow the signs to our two-story parking deck located in Anton Plaza.


    In addition to the full list of campus holidays, public tours will not be offered on the following dates:

    August 20, 2019
    November 26, 2019
    December 3, 2019
    December 18–19, 2019


    Choose Your Next Dining Adventure

    Our signature dining events take the CIA restaurant experience to the next level. With something for nearly every craving, style, and mood, these events offer a world-class dining experience, an opportunity to see firsthand the future leaders of the food industry, and a chance to meet other guests who love food and wine as much as you do! Learn more about our dining events.


    Demonstrations and Classes

    Join us for a hands-on cooking class, food and wine demonstration, or special event. Topics include culinary techniques, pairing principles, wine-tasting methods, family-friendly recipes, tricks of the trade, entertaining tips, and more. Learn more about the schedule.

  • Contact Us

    The Culinary Institute of America
    1946 Campus Drive
    Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499
    Phone: 845-452-9600
    Contact an Admissions Counselor