Welcome To Phelps Mansion Museum

The Phelps Mansion Museum will utilize and preserve its unique Victorian facility and collections to serve the public through regular tours, exhibits, and programs emphasizing local history, education, literature, art and music.

A Brief History of the Phelps Mansion Museum

Originally owned by Sherman David Phelps, entrepreneur and one-time mayor of Binghamton, the Phelps Mansion Museum was constructed in 1870. Its location, Court Street, was once known as “Mansion Row” but today the museum is the only such structure left.

The mansion was designed by one of New York State’s most famous 19th century architects, Isaac G. Perry, who also designed the Binghamton Inebriate Asylum (1858) and helped complete the New York State Capitol Building (1899). The Second Empire Style home is decorated with Italian marble floors, black walnut staircases, and period lighting fixtures, all housed within its grand 14ft ceilings.

After 1905 the mansion was owned by the Monday Afternoon Club, a private women’s club whose focus was on education, philanthropy, and social causes of the day. The Monday Afternoon Club owned the house for over 100 years.

The Phelps Mansion Museum is a member of:

American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)
Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) (First Fridays)
Chenango County Council of the Arts (CCCA)
Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
Museum Association of New York (MANY)
New York Council on Non-Profits (NYCON)

Client Testimonials

What our Visitors Say

  Tour guide was excellentvery knowledgeable and great pacing. Very personable and took his time with us.

John M
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

gwenw0214
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

juliapO258DW
February 13, 2023
  Beautiful mansion - I enjoyed this tour of the beautiful mansion. We took the Death and Mourning in the 19th Century tour and it was very interesting. The mansion had many stories and... read more

autumnher
October 30, 2022

  great community events and resource that is not easily duplicated - Love Phelps Mansion! They have various events that are original and interesting. Just attended a Halloween event with my friend from out of town and we both enjoyed... read more

marywW1912TG
October 30, 2022

  A highlight of visiting Binghamton - A beautiful mansion from the Gilded Age. The tour guides were knowledgeable and the history interesting. A recommended stop in Binghamton.

Paul S
September 11, 2022
  We had the greatest guide - Helen! She spent extra time with us, answering all kinds of questions and gave a wonderful presentation. You could really tell she was passionate... read more about the history of the home.

deannaw774
September 11, 2022

  Outstanding Mansion and Staff - Outstanding tour hands down. The staff were great and knew everything about the history of this amazing mansion.

Thanks!

Peter & Connie

A+++++++++

pebceb
July 31, 2022

  Great spot with lots of history - My family and I spent the day here in June, it was beautiful, the staff was friendly and kind. They shared so much history with us; about the house, but... read more

R1552DEamandap
July 30, 2022