A Brief Look at Us

We welcome and invite you to the Phelps Mansion Museum built in 1870 for Sherman D. Phelps, a local Binghamton businessman, by architect, Isaac G. Perry. The "Gem" at 191 Court Street, now a historic house museum, is an exceptional example of the outstanding ability of Perry to coordinate into the design, beautiful rare woods, metal, and glass in the interior of the house. A beautiful Baccarat crystal chandelier from 1890 adorns the ballroom while rare chandeliers in other rooms are reminiscent of the Victorian period. Viewing the outside of the Museum, the mansard roof and cresting as well as the iron fence highlight the exterior of the museum.

Declared a national historic landmark in 1973, it was placed on the National Register of Historic American Buildings. In 2005 we received a provisional charter from the Board of Regents as a New York State museum.

News & Events

May 13 - Please join Tamara Manker Gates as she discusses the original members of the Monday Afternoon Club, their families and community involvement

May 16 - Antique Style Roadshow to be held. If you have something you want considered, there is a submission form.

May 19 - An Edwardian Afternoon Tea inspired by Downton Abbey. Reserve early - seating is limited.

Victorian and Edwardian Wedding Gowns - Many new brides are looking for vintage style dresses. This exhibition provides an opportunity to see traditional wedding designs.

A exhibit of white dresses from the Phelps Mansion Museum clothing collection is on display. The age of the dresses are from about 1885 to 1916, spanning the end of the Victorian period and the first years of the Edwardian period.