Kearney Mansion Museum: Historic 1903 Estate Tour
4.7
12 Ratings
Fresno
Explore the historic Kearney Mansion Museum, a 1903 estate filled with original features. Discover the stories of the families who lived there and enjoy the scenic grounds of Kearney Park.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kearney Mansion Museum & Gallery - Tour the lovely Kearney mansion inside of gorgeous Kearney Park that provides a glimpse of the valley’s agricultural beginnings through the life of M. Theo Kearney - an agricultural pioneer who was known as the Raisin King. This was the headquarters of Kearney’s Fruit Vale Estate. The guided tour includes a visit to our newly opened Gallery and the Ranch Kitchen. Public Tour Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12 Noon, 1:30pm or 3:00 pm. Larger group tours are available by emailing. Ages 12-Adults $10. Enter the park from the Kearney Blvd. gate. Fresno County parks charges $5 for car entrance into the Park which is usually a self-pay cash process at the park entrance.
Tour Itinerary:
- Entrance within the mansion with introduction commentary about Martin T. Kearney.
- Tour Estate Office downstairs.
- Tour Kearney’s Office.
- Tour 4 bedrooms upstairs.
- Tour reception and dining room downstairs.
- End tour in ranch kitchen and gift shop.
What's Included
- Art Gallery
What's Not Included
- Larger group tours- by appointment Adults $10& free for Historical Society members/children below 3.
- Parks fee $5
Additional Information
This excursion stands out for its focus on Kearney Mansion, a structure which maintains around 70 percent of its original features since its inception in 1903, commissioned by Martin Theodore Kearney. This tour not only sheds light on Kearney, but also places emphasis on the mansion’s architecture, tales of the families who resided and worked on the Fruit Vale Estate (Kearney Park) and provides a breathtaking view of the grounds. The mansion and gallery are nestled within Kearney Park, a beautiful location brimming with palm trees. The park further possesses an enchanting olive grove trail, a disc golf course, and historical sites like the Tea House, Ice House, Carriage House and Bell Tower which are a part of the mansion.
Location
Kearney Mansion Museum
West Kearney Boulevard
Enter the park from the Kearney Blvd. gate.
Please note: Fresno County parks charge $5 for vehicle entrance into Kearney Park even if you're visiting the museum. The tour guide will meet you at the front gate of the mansion on the hour for the 12 Noon, or the 1:30 pm tour, or the 3 pm tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(12 Ratings)
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Angelica_s
Mar 11, 2024
The tour guide was... - The tour guide was awesome! He went above and beyond!
Answered all of our questions, very informative and full of knowledge
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Devin
Mar 8, 2024
Very informative - I had trouble locating the entrance. However once I did the tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative and shared a lot of interesting information about Fresno and Mr. Kearney.
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Marcy_s
Dec 24, 2023
The Kearney Mansion Tour is a fantastic step back in time - highly recommend!!! - The tour of the historic Kearney Mansion in Fresno is an absolute must see. The docents were incredible, the tour is very well organized and at 1 hour long, it is just long enough. The decorations, the many Christmas Trees inside nearly every room - we were blown away. Best $10 I ever spent.....highly recommend!!!
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Sean_c
Jul 17, 2023
Very Interesting Tour - The tour of the Kearney Mansion was very interesting and family friendly. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned a lot about not only Mr. Kearney’s life but how he impacted others and the early years of the city of Fresno. Thank you!
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Penny_s
May 29, 2023
Guide was very... - Guide was very accomidating and informative, loved art pieces, lots of interesting info i did not know.a
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Getaway00396791947
May 8, 2023
Interesting home and story - Located out of Fresno surrounded by a lovely park. Park had disc golf. The home tour lasts about an hour. There was handicapped parking. Tour involves steps to the 2nd floor. First floor has lift to get there. The guides were knowledgeable and very solicitous. I was made welcome and helped whenever I needed to rest. Thanks so much!
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Rolad855
Apr 23, 2023
An amazing experience - I think, they should show us the farm's employees houses to show us how they were living just to compare on how he was living an how they were living.
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Explorer784959
Feb 9, 2023
She was able to answer all questions about the mansion that the visitors had. - The history tour with a well informed tour guide. I learned a lot about Fresno history. I highly recommend.
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Rob_h
Feb 4, 2023
Spectacular tour guide! - It was a small tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and stayed professional even when some of the tourist wasnt. Will go again when they open the attic up.
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Bobby_c
Nov 18, 2023
Arrived about 30 minutes... - Arrived about 30 minutes before the 1:00 tour. After 1:00, I knocked on the door to learn they were closed for Christmas decorating; however, the website did not note they were closed. Neither did the phone mail message or any signage. Also left a message via phone mail and they did not return my call. A total waste of time.
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