FAQs
From 15th and Market Streets to Historic Strawberry Mansion is roughly 15 minutes by car or 40 minutes by bus.
A guided tour of the mansion’s three floors is included with admission.
Historic Strawberry Mansion accepts cash and checks, or you can pay from your cell phone using PayPal, Venmo or Cashapp. We do not have a card reader.
Yes! Our lot can accommodate 50 cars.
Pets are allowed outside. Dogs must be on a leash, per Fairmount Park regulations. We do not allow pets inside.
A guided tour runs between 40 and 60 minutes. Plan for additional time if you want to ask questions or explore the gardens afterwards.
We do not have a minimum or maximum tour group size, but ask that you give advance notice if you plan on visiting with a party of ten or more guests.
Children are welcome on tours. Some rooms are difficult to navigate with a stroller, so we recommend leaving them in the front hall.
All tours are with a guide, as we believe this is the best way to experience the mansion.
Unfortunately, because the mansion was built 200 years before the ADA, some of its historic architectural features are inherently not accessible. The mansion has two small steps up to the front door, and the second and third floors are accessible only by stair. If the upper floors are not accessible to you, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and are more than happy to provide you with a discounted tour of just the first floor.
Photography is allowed; we ask that you refrain from using flash.
We accept walk-ins for groups with fewer than ten guests. If you are planning a visit with a party of ten or more, please call 215-228-8364 or email us at strawberrymansion@me.com to schedule.
We sell honey in the museum gift shop along with other souvenirs. We do not serve snacks or meals. To see some nearby restaurant options, visit the Fairmount Park Conservancy’s restaurants and cafés page.
You are more than welcome to leave luggage in the front hall during a tour. We lock the door once the tour begins.
We do not sell gift certificates at this time.
Yes! To schedule group or school tours, please call 215-228-8364 or email strawberrymansion@me.com.
Yes! Admission to Historic Strawberry Mansion is free to servicepeople and their families with ID.
