Phelps Mansion Museum
We welcome and invite you to the Phelps Mansion Museum built in 1870 for Sherman D. Phelps, a local Binghamton businessman, by architect, Isaac G. Perry. The "Gem" at 191 Court Street, now a historic house museum, is an exceptional example of the outstanding ability of Perry to coordinate into the design, beautiful rare woods, metal, and glass in the interior of the house. A beautiful Baccarat crystal chandelier from 1890 adorns the ballroom while rare chandeliers in other rooms are reminiscent of the Victorian period. Viewing the outside of the Museum, the mansard roof and cresting as well as the iron fence highlight the exterior of the museum.
Declared a national historic landmark in 1973, it was placed on the National Register of Historic American Buildings. In 2005 we received a provisional charter from the Board of Regents as a New York State museum.
DID YOU KNOW THAT THE PHELPS MANSION MUSEUM HAS A GIFT SHOP? WE DO!
The gift shop is open Mondays beginning September 12, 2011, First Fridays' and the tour hours for the Museum. Armondo Della Santa note cards and Caspari products are carried by the gift shop currently. When visiting the Museum, browse by the gift shop to see what's new and interesting.
First Fridays at the Phelps Mansion Museum
Part of the downtown Binghamton " Art Walk," First Friday at The Phelps features regional artists - painters, photographers, sculptors, graphic designers, etc. The exhibit, in the ballroom, is open from 5:30-8:30 p.m. the first Friday of every month Free light refreshments are also available.
Before or after viewing our exhibit and having a munchie, why not hop the trolley at 6, 7 or 8 p.m. from the front of the museum for a tour of downtown Binghamton? Learn more about the area - whether you're from here or a visitor - from these tours which are narrated by a member of the Preservation Association of the Southern Tier.
Sunday Chamber Concert Series
All concerts are at 3:00 p.m. on the Sundays indicated. Note that the November Concert is on the 3rd Sunday (November 18) because of conflicts with the Binghamton Philharmonic presentation of the Verdi Requiem. All concerts are held at the Phelps Mansion Museum starting at 3:00 p.m. followed by a "meet the artists" reception. Admission is $10.00.
The Phelps Mansion, located at 191 Court Street in Binghamton, is now a historic house museum chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. The Mansion was placed on the National Register of Historic American Buildings in 1973 and is a local treasure and national landmark. The Educational committee provides various informational programs and workshops geared to the Phelps Mansion Museum and the Victorian era.
We have programs for students in grades 1-12 that range from 1-1/2 - 3-1/2 hours depending on age level and appropriate program. School visits include history of the museum, local history, period music and songs, skit portrayed by re-enactors of Sherman Phelps and Sarah Phelps Ireland, and a guided tour of the Museum. Pre-visit activities and a CD are made available to teachers .
- Students will also engage in Victorian era toys and games or craft activities.
- A PMM DBQ Resource Guide available for educators who schedule class tours of t he Museum.
- We have formed a partnership with the Teacher Center of Broome County, which includes 10 public, 1 BOCES, and 8 non-public schools.
- We are listed in the Broome-Tioga BOCES Services Guide.
- Hosted the "Sister to Sister" programs. Binghamton High School award ceremony.
- Host the new teacher orientation for the Binghamton School District.
COMMUNITY SPONSORED PROGRAMS
- Pressed flower workshops for children through adults.
- The Civil War Day for families is held in the Spring with authentic re-enactments, exhibits, speakers and hands on activities for all.
- Family events in October (Ghosts and Goblins) and December (A Christmas Carol) featuring Robert Rogers, Puppeteer.
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