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2023 PRIVATE EVENT SCHEDULE

The museum will be closed on the following days for private events:

September - 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

October - 7th, 14th, 20th-21st, 28th

November - 4th, 11th - 26th

December - 2nd, 9th, 23rd - 24th, 30th-31st

Furnished in period antiques, you will learn the fascinating history of the Woodruff and Fontaine families who resided in the mansion.

GUIDED TOURS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. TOURS ARE SELF-GUIDED ONLY.

Self-guided tours are available Wednesday-Sunday 12pm-4pm with the last admission at 3:30pm.

Tours 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, 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.

Free museum parking is located at the corner of Washington Avenue and Orleans Street. The gate closes at 4pm daily.

"Beautiful home full of period pieces. The staff is very knowledgeable about the history of the families and the history of Memphis. You will enjoy the beauty of the home while learning so much about that era of Memphis’s growth and development."

~ Leslie W.