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The Woodruff-Fontaine House will be closed for historic tours on Wednesday, August 24th.
2022 PRIVATE EVENT SCHEDULE
The museum will be closed on the following days for private events:
August - 12th, 24th
September - 4th, 24th
October - 1st, 8th, 16th, 22nd, 29th
November - 5th, 12th-13th, 16th-20th, 24th-26th
December - 3rd, 10th, 17th, 23rd-25th, 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.
Tours & Admission
TOURS ARE SELF-GUIDED ONLY
General Admission Prices:
$16 for adults
$13 for seniors (65 & up)
$11 for children (6 & up)
Group tours are also available at special rates.
Please call (901)526-1469 or email georgia.cooper@woodruff-fontaine.org
Free museum parking is located at the corner of Washington Avenue and Orleans Street. The gate closes daily at 4pm.
2022 Exhibition Schedule
WEDDING BELLES
March 16 - April 24
VERY VINTAGE, VERY VICTORIAN
May 18 - July 10
YELLOW FEVER
August 3 - September 3
MOURNING MEMPHIS
September 21 - October 30
VICTORIAN YULETIDE
November 30 - January 8, 2023
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Hours & Directions
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday 12pm-4pm
Thursday 12pm-pm
Friday 12pm-4pm
Saturday 12pm-4pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm
Last admission is at 3:30pm
The Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum is closed all major Holidays.
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