1890 House Museum — Attraction in City of Cortland

I agree with the one comment- The price is a little steep for admission, then again Cortland NY is a college town and not exactly filled with tourism so they need to make sure they obtain enough income to maintain the beautiful property. The staff here is very very knowledgeable and love their building. They are working on restoration over time to re establish this once great house. So far so good :) What is really amazing is that the items within the house are true to the period and most were once original to the house. When the house was up for auction after the owner died alot of locals took alot of the items in auction, but when they found the house was to be a museum, many donated them back :) As far as the one comment of the play being hunted/ haunted .... I believe they mentioned there were not obscure deaths or murders in this house so therefore not haunted. Though the basement...

While several attempts have been made to re construct what life was like when Wickwires were in residence here..all attempts to guide or correct mistakes have been rebuffed.. Prime example...they insist on using the side room as a dining room..It was never used as such. But they think they know how it was . I have also been told many of the original furnishings have been donated back and sit in the storage areas.becauae no one really knows where to put them. Mrs.OConnors bedroom and all the junk placed in it in a feeble attempt to display Victorian ladies life probably has her rolling in her grave..or laughing..She did, after all wear tiaras to her card parties. No one has ever located her book or made copies of it available . No history of the house is complete without reference to...

Gorgeous! We attended a Victorian Tea Party at the 1890s House. It was a lovely affair. Tea and cucumber sandwiches followed by a marionette performance. Wonderful time! Highly recommend for children and those interested in dress up and tea parties. On another visit on a random winter's day I really took my time exploring all the beautiful details of the old mansion and all the treasures from that era. The descriptions on exhibits throughout the many rooms weave together a story from the past of the 1890s House and it's occupants giving a brief glimpse back in time. There is a beautiful, near 360° view from the top of the house. Very limited off street parking. On street parking available. I have only visited on weekends and I do not recall if there is a fee...