Who We Are
Welcome To Phelps Mansion Museum
In 1868 and 1869, Sherman David Phelps, a banker and businessman, bought three adjoining properties along Court Street. The three existing houses were torn down so that construction could begin on a new home. The initial cost for the mansion was projected at $70,000.
Journey back to the Gilded Era
Open for guided tours every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11am to 5pm
Open for guided tours every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11am to 4pm through October.
Upcoming at the Phelps
Beginning Watercolor Class
Beginning Watercolor Class
Beginning Watercolor Class with Lynne Stanford Come have fun learning basic watercolor techniques! All materials provided. No previous experience needed.  Participants will have a piece to take home with
Student Piano Recital
Student Piano Recital
Join the students of Pej Reitz for their annual spring piano recital. Admission is FREE Recital starts at 6pm Mansion will be open for viewing after the concert has concluded.
Thursdays at the Museum-Lunch and Program
Thursdays at the Museum-Lunch and Program
On Thursday May 9th the Phelps Mansion Museum will host Presidential Historian Larry Cook who will give a presentation about influential First Ladies. Presidential Historian Larry discusses his top picks
Mother’s Day Tea
Mother’s Day Tea
Book online now! Join the Phelps Mansion Museum for its 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday May 11th from 12pm-2pm. Tea, Coffee, Iced Tea, Lemonade Tea Sandwiches, fresh fruit,
Southern Tier Actors Read
Southern Tier Actors Read
Book online now! Join the Phelps Mansion Museum and Southern Tier Actors Read for a Staged Reading of “The Grapes of Wrath” By Frank Galati and based on the novel
Volunteer
Highly motivated students between the ages 13 to 17 are invited to become a part of the exciting Junior Docent program. Junior Docents are museum volunteers who are trained to participate in family and children’s programming and to help museum visitors better understand and appreciate the history of our area. Junior Docents assist in a variety of programming including: mansion tours, special event tours, and children’s workshops.
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