Upcoming Programs & Events
"The Mansion is NOT Haunted" Tour
Digging up the history of the dead! In this fully immersive experience, the macabre aspects of death in the Victorian era will come back to life!
As you move through the Main Floor, costumed guides will entangle you in a web of customs and superstitions unique to the Gilded Age. Was being buried alive a real cause for fear? Who might you find lurking about in a Victorian cemetery?
Appropriate Victorian dress for guests is encouraged but not required (no spiked shoes). This is approximately a 1-hour tour. Persons under 18 are allowed with an adult, but please note that the content is related to Victorian Funeral and Halloween traditions and may be a bit macabre for some audiences.
Tour Dates: October 22, 23, and 24, 5- 9pm
Ticket Prices: General Admission - $40; 4 Pack - $140
Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
Oh, Christmas Tree Tour
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Hegeler Carus Mansion!
On this guided 1-hour tour, you will walk through Main Level and see some of the Hegeler and Carus living quarters on the Second Floor fully decorated for the holiday season. Experience the enchanting Victorian flair you are accustomed to and view the Christmas trees decorated by local sponsors.
GROUP TOURS AVAILABLE. CALL TO SCHEDULE.
Tour Dates: November 5 - December 19
Ticket Prices: $30
Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
The More the Merrier Tour
The Mansion is all dressed up for the holidays.
Want to explore more of the Mansion this holiday season? This expanded Christmas tour unwraps more of the family history and holiday traditions while taking you to 6 of the 7 levels in the house! On this guided 2.5-hour tour, you will experience the enchanting Victorian flair you are accustomed to plus view the Christmas trees decorated by local sponsors.
Tours start at 5:30pm on Fridays.
Tour Dates: November 5 - December 19
Ticket Prices: $125
Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
"The Mansion is NOT Haunted" Tour
Digging up the history of the dead! In this fully immersive experience, the macabre aspects of death in the Victorian era will come back to life!
As you move through the Main Floor, stationed and costumed guides will entangle you in a web of customs and superstitions unique to the Gilded Age. Was being buried alive a real cause for fear? Who might you find lurking about in a Victorian cemetery, and why? Appropriate Victorian dress for guests is encouraged but not required (no spiked shoes). This is approximately a 1-hour tour and guests will be directed in intervals on a first come, first serve basis. Persons under 18 are allowed with an adult, but please note that the content is related to Victorian Funeral and Halloween traditions and may be a bit macabre for some audiences (not recommended for those under 10).
Note: Tickets are non-refundable.
Tour Dates: October 23, 24, and 25, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Ticket Prices: General Admission - $40, 4 Pack - $140