Glensheen offers seasonal hours for year-round tours and events. Take a guided tour of the mansion or simply enjoy the grounds.
Hours
From October 19, 2009 to mid-May, 2010 :
Site open during weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM; first tour begins at 10 AM, and last tour begins at 3 PM. Weekday tours available upon request: 218-726-8910. (Based on availability)
From mid-May to mid-October:
Site open daily from 9 AM to 5:30 PM; first tour begins at 9:30 AM, and last tour begins at 4 PM
Please call 218-726-8910 for future seasonal hours.
Tours
Glensheen offers two guided tours of the historic mansion and grounds-only admission for visitors who just want to enjoy the gardens.
Standard Tour:
This one-hour fully guided tour of Glensheen’s family living and work spaces showcases original interiors in styles ranging from Renaissance Revival and Colonial Revival to Arts & Crafts. Stories of the Congdon family and others who lived and worked at Glensheen bring this magnificent mansion to life. Tour includes the basement, first floor, and second floor. Tour the Carriage House and the beautifully landscaped grounds at your leisure before and after the tour.
Expanded Tour:
This one-and-a-half-hour fully guided tour expands on the Standard Tour by including the third floor, where our guests can see some of the most significant and beautiful Arts & Crafts interiors in the Midwest. Due to limited tour capacity, these tours often sell out early.
Tour prices
| Adults | Seniors | Children | Family | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 & up | 62 & up | 6 to 12 | 5 & under | ||
| Grounds Only | $5 | $5 | $5 | free | |
| Standard Tour | $15 | $14 | $9 | free | $45 |
| Expanded Tour | $26 | $24 | $15 | free | |
Admission is first-come-first-served, so plan to arrive early.
Please
call 218-726-8910 or 1-888-454-GLEN for advanced reservations for groups
of 10 or more.
Special school tours can be arranged year-round.
Please
call
218-726-8910 or 1-888-454-GLEN for more information or to book a school
tour.
The mansion’s central hallway is paneled from floor to ceiling with fumed oak, a process whereby the oak is treated with ammonia fumes to bring out the grain and imbue the wood with an unusual color.