Located on London Rd, 5 mi N of downtown Duluth. Take I-35 N to No. Shore exit #259 and watch for sign on right.
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This magnificent 39-room mansion and estate offers a rare and intact view of the early 20th-century life of one of Minnesota's most wealthy and influential families.
Explore the Congdon estate including over 12-acres of formal gardens, vegetable gardens, trails and boathouse with pier to take in Lake Superior.
Built between 1905 and 1908 for Chester and Clara Congdon, Glensheen is an architectural and decorative arts masterpiece telling the story of the Northland's mining history.
Guided tours last approximately 1 hour for a Classic offering and 1 and half for Full Mansion tour. Speciality tours such as Nooks & Crannies, Flashlight, Premier and Kayak are also available. Check our web page for seasonal events, rates, reservations and more information.
218-726-8910
Venue rentals for parties, dinners, weddings and more are available. Full information can be found on our website.
Glensheen is open daily from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Admission is charged.
Get Wowed at Glensheen, Minnesota's most visited historic home, rated #1 on Trip Advisor for best Paid Attraction in Duluth.
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Rates
Classic Tour:
Adults $15, Seniors $14, Children (ages 6-12) $9, ages 5 and under are free, Family $45, grounds pass $5. Free parking.
See glensheen.org for more pricing information.
More Information
Green Practices
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
- Water conservation/wastewater management plan
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Meetings & Conferences
- Banquet facilities maximum capacity: 300
- Catering available
- Facility accommodates meetings for 30 or more
- Meeting/convention facilities maximum capacity: 120
- Number of meeting rooms: 4
- Meetings web page
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 1219 reviews
I've visited many different mansions over the past few years. This was one of the best preserved and most elegant I've seen. We went when it was decorated for Christmas, so I would highly recommend...
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Lindsey C,
April 5, 2020
We visited in December when it was decorated for Christmas. It was so beautiful. There was even a pianist playing Christmas songs for us! And the famous sugar cookies! Very good tour and the app...
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angelajulius,
March 16, 2020
Great way to spend 1-2 hours. The staff is friendly and informative. The self-guided tour allows you to take as little or as much time as you want.
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laketomahawk,
March 10, 2020
Great visit to Glensheen Estate. The carriage house was done and could be viewed. They had vintage clothing from the estate on display along with some photos of the family wearing the clothes. It...
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KRKG_MN,
February 18, 2020
Beautiful setting on Lake Superior and well worth paying for a guided tour with plenty of time to explore on your own.
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Carol O,
January 31, 2020
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