Cohen Bray House — Attraction in Oakland

A beautiful authentic Victorian historical house, built in 1884, with original furnishings and household belongings. Tours on Sundays are given by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides who give information on many different aspects of the house, its contents and its previous inhabitants, the Cohen-Bray family. There is a wide variety of objects to see in the many different rooms of the house, including stunning Victorian woodwork and furniture and a fascinating clothing collection. The back garden is also used for events, school groups and community activities. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Oakland and want to learn more about its history in an...

Amazing place. It's all stuff from the time, mostly things that were actually in the house or other houses of the family. The 12-foot arched pocket doors, made from one log of redwood, are gorgeous. The tea was delicious - I hope they come out with a cookbook soon, I'd love to make some of those recipes. Fascinating talk while we ate, too. I want to go back and see the garden in spring, as well. I got some honey from their bees - the hive sits in the garden, among the roses. Fun place to visit, I...

The Cohen Bray house is a gorgeous place to learn more about the Victorian era in Oakland and the Bay Area. The place is open once a month for guided tours on the fourth Sunday, and it is also possible to book private tours. In any case, check the website for dates and special events. There are many opportunities to volunteer both in the house or the garden, and I loved it so much that after our visit I've been volunteering for...