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2025 MUSEUM CLOSURES
The museum will be closed on the following days for holidays, private events, restoration or exhibit changes:
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May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14
July 4, 12, 26
August 30
September 6, 13, 17-21, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 24-26
November 1, 8-30
December 6, 13, 24-28
January 1, 2026​
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Furnished in period antiques, you will learn the fascinating history of the Woodruff and Fontaine families who resided in the mansion.
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GUIDED TOURS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. TOURS ARE SELF-GUIDED ONLY.
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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.
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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
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General Admission Prices:
$16 for adults
$13 for seniors (65 & up)
$11 for children (6 & up)
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Group tours are also available at special rates.
Please call (901)526-1469 or email georgia.cooper@woodruff-fontaine.org
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Free museum parking is located at the corner of Washington Avenue and Orleans Street. The gate closes daily at 4pm.
2025 Exhibition Schedule
​FASHION THROUGH THE AGES
April 2 - May 11
​SOUTHERN SUMMERS
June 4 - July 20
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YELLOW JACK
August 6 - August 31
​MOURNING MEMPHIS
September 24 - October 31
​VICTORIAN YULETIDE
December 3 - January 4, 2026
Hours & Directions
Hours of Operation:
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Wednesday 12pm-4pm
Thursday 12pm-pm
Friday 12pm-4pm
Saturday 12pm-4pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm
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Last admission is at 3:30pm
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The Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum is closed all major Holidays.
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