Glensheen Mansion Duluth MN

Glensheen Mansion    

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39-room mansion open daily for tours on the shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, MN. Sharing the Congdon family legacy. Self-Guided Class and Full Mansion Tours offered daily. Take a tour today!

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Aug 3, 2024
I have toured many mansions and homes in my day, and Glensheen really stands out. The self-guided house tour includes many interesting details about the architecture and decor. Everything was done in… Full review by nand150
Jul 28, 2024
This estate is amazing. I like that the tour was self-guided, but there was information in each room, and there were employees there to answer any questions. We could stay as long as we wanted, bot… Full review by Sherry C
Jul 27, 2024
Amazing tour..you really need to do the Lock n Key tour! Our tour guide was Luke and was so awesome and informative. A definite MUST see! Full review by AngieJBartels
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Built in the Jacobean Architectural Tradition
Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate is a 20,000 square foot mansion in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, operated by the Un…
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Surrounded by English Style Landscapes
Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate is a historic house museum operated by the University of Minnesota Duluth and one of th…
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The most popular historic home in Minnesota, the 27,000-square-foot Glensheen Mansion features 39 rooms, beautiful 20th-century craf…
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Facts

Construction started:1905
Architect:Clarence H. Johnston Sr.
Construction completed:1908
Architectural style:Jacobean Revival

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Are there elevators for disabled?
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Hello Jane, Great question. Due to the historic nature of the building, there are no elevators. The second floor, third floor and attic are only accessible by stairs. However, the lower …
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Hello Jane, Great question. Due to the historic nature of the building, there are no elevators. The second floor, third floor and attic are only accessible by stairs. However, the lower level and first floors are wheelchair and scooter accessible. . We do offer a limited mobility tour that includes the grounds, the lower level, and the first floor, as while as tour videos covering the second and third floors. You can learn more about Glensheen's accessibility at glensheen. org
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My wife has difficulty walking....can the home accommodate a 3 wheel scooter or a wheelchair?
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I would contact Glensheen directly. There is a fair amount of stairs within the house and to the garden. Just not sure.
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Is there an u of MN alumni discount on tours?
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No I do not believe so.
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What is the cost? Can I pay ahead of time?
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The cost depends on what you want to do. There are self guided tours of some areas and special guided ones as well. They're all listed on the website, but I believe generally admission …
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The cost depends on what you want to do. There are self guided tours of some areas and special guided ones as well. They're all listed on the website, but I believe generally admission was around $17.
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Is there a restaurant there?
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No, there is no restaurant at Glensheen. They do have a gift shop but I don't know if they sell snacks. The mansion is very close to Duluth, which has many options to dine. My …
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No, there is no restaurant at Glensheen. They do have a gift shop but I don't know if they sell snacks. The mansion is very close to Duluth, which has many options to dine. My favorite place is The Duluth Grill, they have a huge menu with loads of healthy (and splurgy) options. Enjoy your time there!
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Glensheen’s hours vary depending on the season. For the most up-to-date information, check out our current hours.
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