Glensheen Mansion Attic

Glensheen s all inclusive experience the premier tour covers each and every room in the 39 room 27 000 square foot mansion.

Glensheen mansion attic.

Glensheen the historic congdon estate is a 20 000 square foot mansion in duluth minnesota united states operated by the university of minnesota duluth as a historic house museum glensheen sits on 12 acres of waterfront property on lake superior has 39 rooms and is built in the jacobean architectural tradition inspired by the beaux arts styles of the era. About the full mansion tour. The last full mansion tour is at 4 00 pm and the mansion closes at 5 00 pm. Access to the grounds is included in full mansion and general admission tours.

To see a pdf of all of glensheen s tour options and pricing click here. Starting thursday june 25. The glensheen mansion or the congdon place is a giant 150 million estimated value estate that is now owned and has been owned by the university of minnesota for at least 30 years. The attic along with being absolutely ginormous is also the best way to showcase the mansion s structural integrity.

Not only is the entire mansion explored but also the nooks crannies spaces of restricted areas. Glensheen is open daily from 9 00 am 5 00 pm. Upper level and attic tour see 1 225 traveler reviews 611 candid photos and great deals for duluth mn at tripadvisor. Guests will venture through all five floors of the mansion even the previously closed third floor and attic.

The grounds close at 5 30 pm. Share your experience with us on facebook this is a must see for anyone visiting duluth. With the death of elisabeth the glensheen estate which includes the 39 room mansion carriage house boathouse and gardener s cottage was left to the university of minnesota and has remained largely intact down to the unopened house canned jars of pickles in the basement. The congdon family was the 2nd richest family in minnesota behind james j hill.

Explore the estate while social distancing. Glensheen university of minnesota. The full mansion tour is the best tour for a complete mansion experience.