Memphis Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum Admission

Step inside a landmark of Memphis’s Millionaires Row and discover the character of Victorian life at the Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum. Built in 1871, this French Victorian mansion pairs ornate historic interiors with period antiques and the stories of the families who called it home.

Explore the house at your own pace on a self-guided visit. Learn about Amos Woodruff, the carriage maker who built the mansion for his family, and Noland Fontaine, the businessman who purchased it in 1883. The Fontaine family lived here until 1929; after later serving as part of an art school expansion, the house was restored and reopened as a historic house museum in 1961. As you move through its rooms, furnishings and family history offer a vivid glimpse into Memphis’s past.

Plan for a visit of about 60 minutes, and arrive before the 3:30 p.m. last admission. The first floor is accessible, with handicapped bathroom facilities in the Carriage House. Make time to explore this distinctive piece of Memphis history at the Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum.