McHenry Mansion Visitors Center — Local services in Modesto

My daughter's wedding reception was held in the Mansion garden this past May (2017). It was beautiful! The garden was the perfect place for an evening, outdoor reception. The flowers, the lights, the music; everything came together for a night full of laughing, dancing, and enjoying family & friends! There are not enough words of gratitude for Laura and the other staff. Laura went out of her way to make my daughter's experience uncomplicated. She was supportive and helpful above and beyond the call of her position! Our experience at this venue was shaped by Laura's kindness to us, and her willingness to share her knowledge and wealth of ideas. Her involvement with our family will be shared over and over again as we remember a warm, spring evening full of love and laughter! Thank you Laura, for everything! The...

From the minute you pull up curbside this place pulls you in. The architecture is magnificent. The surrounding grounds perfectly groomed. I could spend hours going through the rooms marveling at all of the details. Add to this the added bonus of being able to rent this jewel for private events. I was very fortunate to have recently coordinated a wedding at the mansion ( I own Magical Moments Event Planning and Coordinating). Laura, Lana and staff are over the top sweet hearts. I would love to work with these ladies any day! And the room back drops are a photographers dream for wedding shots. I highly recommend McHenry Mansion for an afternoon sight seeing as well as a private...

Catch the short movie explaining the history of the McHenry family and their activity in Modesto before starting the tour. Showings in the adjacent visitor center start 10 minutes before the tours, which begin on the half hour between 12-4. You can enjoy a cup of tea and cakes while watching! The docent led tour was very informative about the mansion and its furnishings including its multiple restorations. I would have enjoyed a bit more on the family’s history and how they influenced the turn of the century development of this area. Worth the 90...