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THE WOODRUFF-FONTAINE HOUSE MUSEUM IS OPEN FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FOR SELF-GUIDED TOURS ONLY. OUR HOURS OF OPERATION ARE 12PM-4PM WITH THE LAST ADMISSION AT 3:30PM.
Furnished in period antiques, you will learn the fascinating history of the Woodruff and Fontaine families who resided in the mansion.
Guided tours of the mansion are scheduled every hour on the hour during the regular museum hours of 12PM until 4PM, Wednesday through Sunday. Self-guided tours are also available throughout the day at the same admission rate. The last guided tour is 3:00pm and the last museum admission is 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
The Woodruff Fontaine House Museum is open for historic tours.
Our hours of operation are Friday-Sunday 12pm-4pm with the last admission at 3:30pm.
Tours are self-guided only and a facial covering must be worn at all times.
The museum will adhere to social distancing as stipulated by the Health Department and high traffic areas will be sanitized throughout the day.
Tour capacity will be limited to no more than 8 guests in the mansion at a time.
General Admission Prices:
$15 for adults
$12 for seniors (65 & up)
$10 for children (6 & up)
GROUP TOURS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
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.
Exhibition Schedule
The Exhibition Schedule is currently being revised. Please check back soon for updates.
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Hours & Directions
The Woodruff Fontaine House Museum is open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12pm-4pm with the last admission at 3:30pm.
Hours of Operation:
Friday 12pm-4pm
Saturday 12pm-4pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm
The Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum is closed all major Holidays
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