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Explore a Victorian house with handwritten autographs, garments, and changing exhibitions
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About This Deal
Dive into history at this unique museum! Want to explore a piece of the past? Enjoy self-guided tours through a restored Victorian house that boasts over 1,000 garments from the era. Handwritten autographs add a personal touch while rotating exhibitions ensure there's always something new to discover.
What we offer
Choose between admissions for two, four, or six people. Each option allows access to self-guided tours of the museum during specified hours. Discover unique artifacts including garments and handwritten autographs while enjoying changing exhibitions.- Admission for four: Perfect for small groups wanting to explore together
- Admission for six: Ideal for larger groups seeking a historical adventure
- Admission for two: A great option for couples or friends
Why you should grab the offer
The Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum offers an exceptional peek into Victorian life with its vast collection of garments and personal artifacts. These elements together create an immersive experience that's both educational and entertaining. With self-guided tours available, visitors can take their time exploring at their own pace without feeling rushed. The flexibility in group sizes ensures that whether visiting solo or as part of a larger group, everyone can appreciate what this historic site has to offer. The rotating exhibitions keep things fresh and engaging every visit. It's more than just a museum; it's an opportunity to step back in time.Fine Print
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About Woodruff-Fontaine House
Successful carriage maker Amos Woodruff began construction on his Memphis home in 1870, designing the property in French Victorian style with a mansard roof and cypress woodwork and flooring. A year later, the mansion hosted the wedding of Amos's daughter, Mollie, marking the first public event and first of countless weddings to be held on the property. Cotton factor Noland Fontaine owned the dwelling after Amos; following the death of Noland and his wife, the home became an art school and then a vacant building until the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities acquired the space in 1961.
Nestled among magnolia trees, the restored mansion still shelters handwritten autographs and memories of the craftsmen who helped erect the building. Just as it did for Mollie Woodruff, the property also continues to host weddings and special events with a front lawn that accommodates up to 250 visitors. A collection of more than 1,000 pieces of Victorian-era fashion, such as wedding gowns, undergarments, overgarments, and stiletto horseshoes, can be found in the home. The clothing display changes several times throughout the year along with the museum's rotating exhibitions.