Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion

In Philadelphia, Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion is a museum of nineteenth-century everyday life housed in a Victorian mansion. Visitors can explore the house on tours offered Fridays through Sundays at noon, 1, 2, and 3 p.m.; Thursday tours are available by pre-reservation. The mansion's architecture, grounds, gardens, and collections present Victorian-era Philadelphia and daily life in the nineteenth century. There is more to experience. The museum also hosts live Victorian Theater, educational programs, workshops, Victorian music events, and a book club. Seasonal offerings include Victorian Christmas tours and other special events. Programs take place onsite, and some events request advance reservations or registration. Visitors can stroll through the gardens for another view of the historic property.