Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum Admission Ticket in Memphis

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Last admission at 3:30pm

You will be delighted to view the resplendent interior of the Woodruff-Fontaine mansion. Furnished in period antiques, you will learn of the fascinating history of the Woodruff and Fontaine families who resided here.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Self-Guided Tour

Admission Ticket to Woodruff-Fontaine Mansion

Learn of the fascinating history of the Woodruff and Fontaine families who resided here

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Woodruff-Fontaine House

680 Adams Ave, Memphis United States

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Woodruff-Fontaine House

Tours are self-guided ONLY. The Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum is a French Victorian mansion built in 1871. Furnished in period antiques, you will learn of the fascinating history of the Woodruff and Fontaine families who resided here. Tours usually last one hour and can be modified for special interests and age levels. Tours may not be appropriate for children under age 5. Since all three floors are visited on the tour, as can the basement, it should be noted that there is no elevator available. The first floor of the building is handicapped accessible, and handicapped bathroom facilities are available in the Carriage House. The Woodruff-Fontaine House is QR code accessible to provide more information.

Admission Included

Options

2:00pm Museum Tour

This Museum Tour is self-guided and starts at 2:00pm. Come and explore the French Victorian mansion built in 1871.

1:00pm Museum Tour

This Museum Tour is self-guided and starts at 1:00pm. Come and explore the French Victorian mansion built in 1871

3:00pm Museum Tour

This Museum Tour is self-guided and starts at 3:00pm. Come and explore the French Victorian mansion built in 1871.

12:00pm Museum Tour

This Museum Tour is self-guided and starts at 12:00pm. Come and explore the French Victorian mansion built in 1871.

Reviews

4.80

41 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Crazy house, crazy amount of time period items, and so much history told… only thing it’s a self guided tour.
Pauly F,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
One of 6 mansions left. The guide is excellent, and wish she just came with us. She did give us a peek of the basement! Our bonus for being the only people on the tour.
Exquisite mansion, impressive furnishings
Galadina,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved hearing the history & being able to tour at our own pace. The rooms were set with period furnishings & accessories. The staff was helpful. It was a beautiful home, we would recommend touring for anyone coming to Memphis!
Viator easy to navigate....
Pat S,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Viator easy to navigate. Loved the Woodfuff Fontaine house. Georgia was wonderful explaining the history to us
Great example of a Victorian mansion
Klbt918,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The house has been renovated very well. The self-guided tour has lots of excellent information. The period pieces include some that are original to the home and have been donated by descendants of the former owners. Instead of traditional “Do not touch” signs, the house has signs that say something like, “Everyone who ever touched this lovely piece is now dead. Play it safe and keep your fingers to yourself.” Clever way to get the message across.
The home is beautiful and...
Lisa D,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The home is beautiful and the staff are very informative and helpful. Upon arrival one must knock on the door to be let in as it is locked at all times. I highly recommend taking an uber rather than walking.
Beautiful restored home
FamilyOrganizer523,
Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Friendly staff to check in and give you the family basics and answer any questions. Beautiful home and interesting to learn a little bit about the family and other historic events of the time. We were in the home about an hour.
Beautiful preserved and...
Lynn O,
May 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful preserved and restored mansion showcasing Victorian era living. Self-guided tour, but docents were available for questions and additional information. Exhibits change seasonally, so will return to see new material.
A Memphis historic gem
Fonzmobile1965,
May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great historic mansion. As we were staying opposite we had to visit and were not disappointed, the house has been restored beautifully by the preservation society and the guide was super informative about the houses history. Sad that so few of these mansions survived urban renewal. Some fabulous details downstairs, the door hinges were so ornate!
Great History
Heather S,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We needed to kill some time and elected to go to the Woodruff-Fontaine house. We enjoyed the architecture and furniture. The history was very interesting. I highly recommend this and the other houses on the block.
Loved the house!
Delene C,
Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful home & full of information about the families. The playhouse was very special! Museum curator was very informative.