Highlights
Discover Gilded Age elegance at a museum rich in history with insightful guided tours and engaging programs!
About This Deal
Step back in time with a visit to one of Binghamton's architectural gems. Ever wondered what life was like during the opulent Gilded Age? With stunning marble floors and soaring ceilings, this museum offers a fascinating glimpse into history. Expert guides share captivating stories that make each tour unique.
What We Offer
- Admission for One, Two, or Four Adults to Phelps Mansion Museum
- Admission for One, Two, or Four Senior/Student/Military to Phelps Mansion Museum
Why You Should Grab The Offer
Step Into History at the Phelps Mansion Museum
The deal offers multiple tour options catering specifically to seniors, students, military personnel, and adults. Each experience is a gateway into the fascinating world of Gilded Age architecture at the historic Phelps Mansion Museum. Whether you’re looking for an intimate tour or a group exploration, there’s something special for everyone.
Visiting the Phelps Mansion is like opening a window into another era, where every room and corridor whispers stories of a bygone time. This isn't just any museum—it's a Gilded Age masterpiece designed by famed architect Isaac G. Perry that has stood the test of time.
With expert-led tours, you won’t just hear facts—you’ll experience compelling narratives rich with intrigue and insight. Add to that unique educational workshops offering hands-on exploration, and you’ve got a cultural journey unlike any other. A rare blend of immersive history, guided storytelling, and interactive learning—all in one place.**Community events further deepen the experience, celebrating local traditions and welcoming everyone to be part of something bigger. This is more than a visit—it’s a memory in the making.
Originally built in 1871 for Sherman David Phelps—an entrepreneur, banker, and one-time mayor of Binghamton—the Phelps Mansion Museum stands as the last surviving structure on what was once known as “Mansion Row” along Court Street. Designed by the renowned Isaac G. Perry, one of New York State’s most prominent 19th-century architects, the mansion reflects the opulence of the Second Empire architectural style. Perry also notably designed the Binghamton Inebriate Asylum (1858) and helped complete the New York State Capitol Building (1899).
Inside, visitors are treated to 14-foot ceilings, Italian marble floors, black walnut staircases, and authentic period lighting fixtures, all carefully preserved to showcase the elegance of the Gilded Age.After 1905, the mansion became home to the Monday Afternoon Club, a private women’s organization devoted to education, philanthropy, and social reform. The club maintained the property for over a century, adding another rich chapter to its legacy.