Visit the Mansion
Our Tours
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Open Court Tour
While our floors on the Main level are being restored, we have a special opportunity for a new tour. Up to ten guests are guided through the Ground Floor of the Mansion, including America’s oldest existing gymnasium and the home of Open Court Publishing, including the original typesetting room.
You’ll see how the Hegelers and Caruses ran a publishing company out of the Mansion and some of the ancillary rooms that make this different than your normal residence. 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 $18 per adult, $15 per senior/student. Veterans and Active Duty Military are free of charge for this tour.
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Expanded Tour
Are you interested in exploring more of the Mansion? The Expanded Tour is right for you. Our most popular tour, this is a guided adventure beginning 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.
The Expanded Tour is approximately 2.5 hours in duration, features two walking breaks with complimentary bottled water.
It is priced at $110 per person with a maximum capacity of ten (If your group is larger, please contact us directly to schedule a larger private tour).
Getting Here
1307 7th Street
LaSalle, IL. 61301
Hours
Thursday–Saturday
10am–3pm
Phone
815.224.6543
Email
info@hegelercarus.org