Victoria Mansion

About the Artist

Victoria Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, was designed by architect Henry Austin in the fashionable Italian Villa style. This magnificent brownstone house was built as a summer residence for Ruggles Sylvester Morse and his wife Olive between 1858 and 1860. The opulent interiors, the work of Gustave Herter of New York City, survive remarkably intact. Open May through Octobver, Tuesday through Saturday 10-4 and Sundays 1-5. Special Basement to Tower Tours offered the first and third Fridays of each month at 2PM. Reservations required. ASL Tours also available - contact the Mansion. Special hours in December for Victorian Holiday Celebration.