Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum Admission Ticket in Memphis
Overview
Available languages
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 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.
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 points
Woodruff-Fontaine House
680 Adams Ave, Memphis United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well maintained, full of great period antiques
T6782FTjeffd,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I did the self guided tour, but there was a detailed intro by one of the staff to kick off the tour. The home is in great shape, has tons of period furniture and items to check out. The home is taken care of by a group who clearly are passionate about what they do. The caretakers are excited to share their knowledge and continue to restore the house for future generations to enjoy. One really cool part was the false door in the main floor area as you walk into the buildings main entrance. It exists only for symmetry of design and doesn’t actually go anywhere , but It has the signatures of many of the original builders on it from 1871!
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
4.00One 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
5.00We 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
5.00Viator 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
5.00The 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
4.00The 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
5.00Friendly 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
5.00Beautiful 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
5.00Great 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
5.00We 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.
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