Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum Admission Ticket in Memphis
Description
Last admission at 3:30pm You will be delighted to view the resplendent interior of the Woodruff-Fontaine mansion. Furnished in period antiques, you will learn of the fascinating history of the Woodruff and Fontaine families who resided here.
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Tours are self-guided ONLY. The Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum is a French Victorian mansion built in 1871. Furnished in period antiques, you will learn of the fascinating history of the Woodruff and Fontaine families who resided here. Tours usually last one hour and can be modified for special interests and age levels. Tours may not be appropriate for children under age 5. Since all three floors are visited on the tour, as can the basement, it should be noted that there is no elevator available. The first floor of the building is handicapped accessible, and handicapped bathroom facilities are available in the Carriage House. The Woodruff-Fontaine House is QR code accessible to provide more information.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(47)
I have used Viator twice since arriving in Memphis. This time visiting the Woodruff Mansion was amazing. It was an easy purchase and the museum had me already on their list of participants. It just really made the experience worth the money.
Visit the Woodruff-Fontaine House at 680 Adams Avenue in Memphis' Victorian Village Historic District. See how Memphis' early millionaires lived. It was home to two prominent Memphis families -- Amos Woodruff, a successful carriage maker who built the house for his family in 1871, and Nolan Fontaine, an established businessman who purchased the house from the Woodruffs in 1883. His family lived here until 1929. Later, it became the Memphis College of Arts. In 1962, after standing empty for many years, the house was acquired and restored by the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities. The 19th century French Victorian mansion, filled with antique furnishings, is open to the public for tours from noon to 4 Wednesday through Sunday. In 1971, the Woodruff-Fontaine House and the adjacent James Lee House were listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This was a great way to get to know Memphis. Our tourguide, Shannon, and bussruver, Ms. Princess, were an amazing combo. The Rock 'n' Sould Museum and Riverboats are must sees. Totally satisfied and would go on another tour with the family. There is SO much to do in Memphis.
This is a lovely house to come visit. The docent are very helpful and welcoming. I enjoyed walking through it.
Well worth a visit. Absolutely beautiful house that has great exhibits.. it is like stepping back in time. The staff are very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the history of the house Would definitely recommend a visit .. I loved it
I did the self guided tour, but there was a detailed intro by one of the staff to kick off the tour. The home is in great shape, has tons of period furniture and items to check out. The home is taken care of by a group who clearly are passionate about what they do. The caretakers are excited to share their knowledge and continue to restore the house for future generations to enjoy. One really cool part was the false door in the main floor area as you walk into the buildings main entrance. It exists only for symmetry of design and doesn’t actually go anywhere , but It has the signatures of many of the original builders on it from 1871!
One of 6 mansions left. The guide is excellent, and wish she just came with us. She did give us a peek of the basement! Our bonus for being the only people on the tour.
We loved hearing the history & being able to tour at our own pace. The rooms were set with period furnishings & accessories. The staff was helpful. It was a beautiful home, we would recommend touring for anyone coming to Memphis!
Viator easy to navigate. Loved the Woodfuff Fontaine house. Georgia was wonderful explaining the history to us
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The house has been renovated very well. The self-guided tour has lots of excellent information. The period pieces include some that are original to the home and have been donated by descendants of the former owners. Instead of traditional “Do not touch” signs, the house has signs that say something like, “Everyone who ever touched this lovely piece is now dead. Play it safe and keep your fingers to yourself.” Clever way to get the message across.
