Who We Are
Welcome To Phelps Mansion Museum
In 1868 and 1869, Sherman David Phelps, a banker and businessman, bought three adjoining properties along Court Street. The three existing houses were torn down so that construction could begin on a new home. The initial cost for the mansion was projected at $70,000.
Upcoming events at the Phelps
Paranormal Investigation
Paranormal Investigation
Join the Phelps Mansion Museum and the team from Empirical Paranormal for an investigation. Time: 6pm-10pm Date: March 13th Admission: $40.00 per person Space is limited Book online now!
History Forge
History Forge
HistoryForge: Crowdsourcing Local HistoryAre you interested in local history and want to help preserve it? Come learn about HistoryForge, a community-sourced digital mapping project hosted by Binghamton University. Community volunteers
Women’s History Month – First Ladies of the United States Workshop for Kids
Women’s History Month – First Ladies of the United States Workshop for Kids
In celebration of Women’s History Month, this workshop explores the lives and legacies of three First Ladies of the United States, highlighting how each woman shaped her role—and the nation—during
An Evening with the Phelps
An Evening with the Phelps
Join an evening tour presented by the Phelps family and house staff, where costumed reenactors bring the home’s history to life. Guests are greeted by Sherman D. Phelps, his niece
Volunteer
Highly motivated students between the ages 13 to 17 are invited to become a part of the exciting Junior Docent program. Junior Docents are museum volunteers who are trained to participate in family and children’s programming and to help museum visitors better understand and appreciate the history of our area. Junior Docents assist in a variety of programming including: mansion tours, special event tours, and children’s workshops.
Get a Glimpse
Explore behind the scenes and previews of our museum with the new Bloomberg Connect App!
Client Testimonials
What our Visitors Say
Tour guide was excellentvery knowledgeable and great pacing. Very personable and took his time with us. 
April 3, 2023
Delightful and Educational Experience - We were traveling back from Niagara Falls to New Jersey and decided to stop halfway in Binghamton. We looked online to see what’s best to do in this quaint city... read more
March 18, 2023
Enjoyable for the whole family! - Our visit to the Phelps Mansion Museum was interesting and educational. Our guide was passionate about the house and extremely knowledgable. Our kids range in age from 8 to 21... read more
February 13, 2023
Support The Phelps Mansion
Support provided by the general operations support grants from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
