Tours

The Museum is open for tours Thursday-Sunday *Tour times subject to change. Please check website for up-to-date information. *

Tour schedule:

Thursdays- Self-guided tours only 11am-3pm

Friday-Sunday- Guided tours at 11am or 2pm

                          Self-guided tours 11am-3pm

For Self-guided tours you can arrive anytime of your choosing. If you are booking online just pick any time slot that is close to your arrival time. (Please note 3pm tour must arrive by 3 pm. There is no admission to the mansion after 3 pm, the building closes at 4 pm)

Admission for guided tours:

Adults $12.00

Seniors/Students $10.00

Children 12 and under FREE

Admission for self-guided and audio tours:

Adults $10.00

Seniors/Students $8.00

Children 12 and under FREE

SNAP benefits (Museums for All): Free (please call or stop into museum to schedule)
Group Tours: $8/person, 20 people minimum

Occasionally tour times may be canceled if other events are occurring. Please be sure to check our website for updates to tour schedule.

Visitors to the Phelps Mansion are asked to enter through the ballroom doors which are located down the driveway side of the mansion (Look for the “Open” flag).

The museum is fully accessible with lift access to the first and second floors.

Admissions

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Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and participating museums across America. During the summer months, free admission is available to currently serving military personnel and their families (up to 5 guests), including National Guard and Reserve. (Please note for these tours please stop into the museum. You cannot book online.)

Available May – September.

To find participating museums in your community and/or to find other museums during your summer travels, visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

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Client Testimonials

What our Visitors Say

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

    John M
    April 3, 2023

    star rating  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

    star rating  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
  • star rating  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

    star rating  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

    star rating  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
  • star rating  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

    deannaw774
    September 11, 2022

    star rating  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

    star rating  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