Visit the Mansion

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Hegeler Carus Mansion!

The Oh, Christmas Tree Tour is a guided, 1-hour, yuletide experience during which guests will walk through the Main Level and see some of the Hegeler and Carus living quarters on the Second Floor, fully decorated for the holiday season. After the tour, don’t forget to vote for your favorite tree.

The fully decorated, one-of-a-kind, trees will be available for auction throughout the holiday season with winning bids announced at our Tannenbaum Brunch on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Tour Dates: November 5 - December 19

Price: $30 per person

Group tours available. Call to schedule.

*Tickets are non-refundable.

The Mansion is all dressed up for the holidays!

Want to explore more of the Mansion this winter? The More the Merrier Tour unwraps more of the family history and holiday traditions while taking you to the 7 levels in the house! The Mansion will be decorated with the enchanting Victorian flair you are accustomed to and will feature Christmas trees decorated by local sponsors. You'll experience the joy of the "Oh, Christmas Tree Tour" with the addition of exploring the attics, cupola, gymnasium, and more. This tour takes approximately 2 hours.

Tour Dates: November 5 - December 19

Price: $125 per person

*Tickets are non-refundable.

Returning in January 2027

Learn the “Main Story” of the Hegeler and Carus legacies.

Up to ten guests are guided through the Main and part of the Ground Floors of the Mansion. You’ll see rooms that have been restored as well as rooms in their original state, including the recently restored parquet floors on the main level. In addition, you’ll also hear stories about the family that lived in the home and the legacy they left.

This tour lasts about an hour, and the cost is $20 per adult, $18 per senior/student. Veterans and Active- Duty Military are free of charge. Children under 5 may accompany an adult free of charge.

*Tickets are non-refundable

Returning in January 2027

Are you interested in exploring more of the Mansion? Then the “Cover to Cover” Tour is right for you. Our most popular tour, this is a guided adventure begins in the Reception Room, covering areas of the home both public and private, all the way to the 7th floor Cupola, immersed among the Mansion’s impressive architecture and artifacts.

This tour is approximately 2.5 hours in duration and features walking breaks. It is priced at $115 per person with a maximum capacity of ten (If your group is larger, please contact us directly to schedule a private tour).

*Tickets are non-refundable

Annual Memberships are only a few dollars more. Ask us how you can upgrade after your tour!