We did the full tour, and were absolutely amazed. We downloaded the self tour app and that really added to the experience. I would recommend researching the Congdon family prior to going. It was interesting to learn where their money came from, and their history so you could relate better touring their home. The architectural details and woodwork, fireplaces, and moldings were so marvelous. The various gardens and fountains were so beautiful. Cant wait for the carriage house to be finished. I thought it was worth the extra money for the full tour, the third floor was great! I heard Robert Congdon had a hockey stick somewhere in the house though, that would have been a very Minnesota thing to display :-)

Very interesting place. Well worth a visit in my opinion. The decor of the time period and to see how rich people lived back then is neat. Add to that the history of the place and family is amazing. I would visit again at some point.

Such a beautiful place! Its huge and you can go in almost every room. The grounds outside are just as amazing with a wonderful view! My fiance proposed to be here and it was absolutely magical!!

This place was beautiful! It was such a nice tour. Only reason for only 3 stars instead of full was the beginning not even the beginning of the tour but just to go buy the tickets was confusing. You walk through the stables kind of looking at everything and theres really no signs or anything. There was a tiny little room where you watch a video but again not any signage about that or not big enough to read. There was a group there before us and we had no idea what we were doing so we passed them to go buy our tickets we were looking to do a full mansion tour. When we got to the front the lady was so extremely rude and responded to us by saying yeah they were before you have to help them first. We had no idea we had to watch the video could have been explained better from her side. We ended up going back to watch it and even the people behind us had no idea and tried to go ahead as well. Better signage is needed and better customer service. We ended up only getting the general because of how rude she was kinda turned us off.

Glensheen Mansions history is wonderful to learn about. The stories about the Congdons are fascinating. The artifacts displayed throughout the mansion from the Congdons travels are superb. I loved the gift shop. I bought a book about Glensheen and read more in depth how the house was built a d about the Congdon family. Well worth the money to explore the home and grounds. Plan for at a 3 hour stay.

Great history and the home is gorgeous. A bit pricey to do full tour, but if you are able and into historical living its worth it. Gardens are lovely and veggie garden is still thriving. Views of the water are spectacular

Loved seeing the Glensheen mansion again. I believe this was our 3rd visit. This time we took the full house tour which included more than just the basement and first and second floors. The full house tour included the 3rd floor and the attic which definitely was worth seeing! Loved seeing the grounds and the gardens and the bridge, etc.

So intriguing, opulent and serene. Great place to come sit by the lake and have a picnic around the fire. The history of Glensheen still mesmerizes visitors. I can’t wait to read the book about the Congdon tragedy “Will to Murder”. Walk around the property and enjoy all the sitting areas. The stalls are amazing too!

The coolest mansion in Duluth. Glensheen is my home away from home (a little nicer than my actual home) and everytime i go through it i fall back in love with the area. So much great history and they put on so many fun events every month that are usually free! I never thought Id be able to hangout in an intertube and listen to live music on lake superior but Glensheen made it happen!

We visited the outdoor garden area only. Staff had masks on but most visitors did not in more congested areas. Overall, the gardens were stunning and well kept. Flowers were in bloom and beautiful. Kids were free so we only needed to pay for adults to enter. There were port a potties by the parking for guests to use. Signs were posted about wearing masks and social distancing as you walked in. Staff was very friendly, courteous, respectful of social distancing, and knowledgeable.

So awesome to see this historic site nearly 100% intact

Beautiful way to live.. the time when woodwork and personality was appreciated! Hot day! could not take in all had to offer.. Beau is in the car! Next time..

What a beautiful place! And the history you learn about this place was so interesting. We will definitely be making another trip

The Glensheen Mansion and grounds are beautiful. Even my 12 and 15 year olds enjoyed it. If your looking for more details about rooms than you can get from the boards in the rooms, check out the app. The stables are well worth exploring, too. That was my daughters favorite. Make sure you take time to walk along the shore of Lake Superior and skip rocks on the creek under the stone arch bridge. Gorgeous fall colors.

Wish we would have had a tour guide. It is a beautiful house and estate. Just wish I would have had more info since we had no clue of the history until we looked it up after we got back to the hotel we stayed at. May have to do another tour sometime and see the entire house. It was amazing.

Im amazed that there is enough funding to keep this place near pristine condition, but just as unexciting as any other heavily guided tour through a single building. Im all for ramping up the excitement or intrigue when I pay money to be entertained. Lets get a high roller murder mystery game going and an occasional day of hide and seek for kids that want a real challenge

Always a pleasure visiting the Glensheen. I think they should open the whole house for one price. Not charge extra for the 3rd floor and attic. $54 for three of us to tour without 3rd floor and attic. Also no discount for my U of M student daughter because she goes to TC campus not Duluth campus.

Informative and inviting. House has seen some storms and showing some of its age by lake superior. Would be nice if stone arch bridge, trail and boat house could be restored to walk around more

We did the whole house tour and loved it! The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars is because there was no information or map brochure given for the self guided tour. With COVID, its a self guided tour and it wouldve been nice to have some sort of map of the house, but overall it was great! I would highly recommend visiting Glensheen Mansion.

Wonderful visit. Got there early and the wait was only 30 minutes. Felt safe and enjoyed the tour. Felt bad the attic area tour was sold out so quickly. Beautiful day with the colored leaves...

Beautiful house and grounds. Self-guided tours are whats being done right now but its well done. There is an app you can download with more information for each of the rooms. The 3rd floor is probably worth the extra price but the attic is pretty disappointing.

Beautiful place, but I wonder why the white trim on the exterior always looks so bad? Needs new paint, it would look SO much better. I’m sure with the money they take in, they could budget for better maintenance.

Very disappointing. I thought the grounds would’ve been larger. There were tacky inflatable sharks in the only fountain, the flower gardens by the mansion were small because they needed moisture, and boarded up windows on the buildings. Pretty view along the rocky shoreline and the vegetable garden looked well tended to. We didn’t go inside the mansion. I think we spent about an hour there at best.

First time here and Im originally from MN. Been wanting to go for years. Beautiful landscaping. Well maintained mansion museum by UM. Much of the original furniture is used. Highly recommend the full mansion tour of 3rd, 4th and 5th floors.

Cool old mansion. Definitely worth the $50 for a family of 3 to go. Some creepy vibes floating around and definitely smells like grandmas basement!

We did the Gala Party Tour. It was our first time here and it was incredible! All of the staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. This tour had access to all of the areas not available on regular tours. It included food and 2 drinks. This was their 1st time doing an authentic Hawaiian Hog Roast using Lake Superior Rocks! It was amazing! We love Duluth and Lake Superior was the calmest weve ever experienced. They had great food and appetizers. And dont forget the shots in the dark that were hidden in random parts of the property. I would come back for this one day a year only event again. The Mansion was breath taking. The craftsmanship and innovation for its time. Just a beautiful piece of history. Loved it!

A great piece of Minnesota and American history. An amazingly pristine grounds and building that has tour packages for all walks of life and ages.Always fun to come back after a few years.

One of my favorite places to visit while in Duluth. The house and the grounds are amazing! The tour is a must! My family loves the beach too! If you dont want to take the tour you can pay a small fee and just walk around the grounds and see all the beautiful sights outside as well. A truly amazing place to visit. Try to get there early if you.dont like a lot of people though. As it gets very busy on the weekends.

$18 for a self-guided tour was way overpriced.If youre into mansion history, this could be interesting, but otherwise I found there to be a lack of stories in the exhibits.The exhibit descriptions are a bit dry, mostly talking about the provenance of the artwork and interior design.

One of my favorite things to do is to wonder around beautiful old homes. Spent a lovely morning wondering around this gorgeous mansion, Glensheen. Loved the grounds and the original decor.

This was great! The mansion is so ornate and the app really guided us through the tour. We did the whole mansion and gardens!

I highly recommend a visit! We just did the self guided tour but the treasure books for kids kept them entertained while we explored the house. I would love to return and do a guided tour.

Good experience other than the hour plus wait standing in line on a damp chilly day. We were slightly disappointed that they said the full mansion tour was sold out but the couple behind us was able to go to the upper levels. The house is great and the staff is very friendly.

Love the Glensheen & Whats Shaken @ The Sheen! It is such a wonderful & relaxed atmosphere and everyone is so calm & friendly! So appreciate how they share the beautiful grounds with the public ☆☆☆ A BEAUTIFUL place to visit in the summer & we have much enjoyed the mansion tours in the winters & during the Christmas Holidays to add more wonderful family memories of our special times together! ♡♡♡♡

Our family has visited Duluth several times and this was our first time visiting Glensheen. We had a great time during our visit. The tour was extremely efficient, provided the Covid restrictions in place and the staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating. There is so much history, it was a fantastic experience and we will definitely be back!

Beautiful grounds right on Lake Superior. You can just pay to enjoy the grounds. We didnt find any modern restrooms on the ground. There were 4 portable toilets at the parking area.

This estate is so amazing!! It was so great visiting and very interesting to see the whole house and property! Wish I could have stayed longer!

Beautiful place went to early morning photo shoot.

The tour guide seemed knowledgeable although the tour itself was pretty short( just two floors were guided). There are so many cool knick knacks and the rooms are beautifully decorated. Very neat experience if you enjoy exploring old houses.

If you havent seen the the inside of the mansion, you should do the tour. I recommend getting a ground pass at a minimum, bring a picnic and relax.

We took the servants tour in the morning and then the summer evening tour that night. The first tour ended up just being my boyfriend and I with our guide. She was knowledgeable and allowed us time to explore, take photos and ask questions. We got so much out of our tour it was great. Then we spent an hour or so walking around on the grounds. We sat by the lake and just soaked it all up. Later, the Summer Evening Tour guide was phenomenal and we got even more!! We got to see all of the floors, including the attic and the boathouse. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable.Both tour guides took interest in their guests but you could see that they enjoyed their jobs!! This place is STUNNING. I took rather 300+ photos and am already planning on my next trip to Glensheen!!I suggest you bring some good walking shoes, wear light clothing (can be stuffy in the home) and some bottled water!! Great for all ages!!!

Awesome place! You have to see it if your in Duluth! The tour is amazing.

We went on a tour a few years ago. We would like to go again. Our guide did a great job and had a heart for history. Beautiful grounds. I hope you have a great experience visiting.

So fun to walk the mansion and grounds! The kids had fun searching for the pumpkins during our visit.

Such a magnificent museum even though there were only self guided tours. The staff was so friendly, too. Can’t wait to do a ghost tour when it’s safe to do so.

Had a groupon for the regular tour, kids and myself loved it. Would recommend the books and crannies tour. The grounds are beautiful and tour guide was very knowledgeable. Went in February but will go again this summer when we can spend more time outside.

This house, the stable, the gardens, ... were just amazing. Craftsmanship in the woodwork, the furniture, pictures of the family and the stories behind each of them, the intercom service, the kitchen, .... . Theres much to see here and I will definitely go back. I recommend everyone take a tour of this mansion.

My best friend and I have toured this place together twice and the second time was during the Xmas display. Absolutely beautiful displays and love the history of this place. Planning to come back during the summer or fall to see the different beauty of the grounds and house from the winter scene.

Amazing place to visit on the weekend.

GORGEOUS estate & grounds! Worth the time. We picnicked on the lawn then did the full house tour. Even the kids were impressed!

We did a General Admission tour and greatly enjoyed it! Beautiful house and the grounds are just gorgeous! We went when the mansion opened at 9 and no trouble beating any crowds.

Was worth the money. The story behind it was intriguing. Gorgeous place!

I was thrilled Marcia Hales outdoor light display has a new home on the grounds of Glensheen. The wooded area was delightfully lit with twinkling lights and was a fun adventure prior to touring the mansion. I love the grounds all 4 seasons, but holiday lighting is so magical. Indoors was incredibly beautiful with individual trees lit in interesting rooms. Each was different and well decorated.

Was so gorgeous and lots to see. Definitely worth it to upgrade to the full tour.

Cool house with an awesome history. Really wanted to do a Nooks and Crannies tour. Maybe next time!

Wish we could have toured the house but tours were canceled because of the virus. Still let us walk the grounds though and the place is an amazing piece of history. Beautiful gardens and estate on the untamed lake superior shore. Straight out of a storybook. A Duluth must see

Awesome place. Enjoyed it very much

Absolutely fantastic tour. Went in knowing nothing about the the Glensheen mansion and was blown away. Definitely recommend

Super interesting! Really enjoyed the tour of the third floor! Staff is super knowledgeable and happy to share information with guests! Self guided tour was easy to follow and interesting as well! Grounds were also beautiful and well kept!

Not only did we have to wait almost an hour in the rain/cold, but the last 6 people (myself included) were sent away because it was 4:30. This place should be taking tickets until 4:30 and then have people wait in line. Nothing but a waste of time. Also, there was no social distancing whatsoever, so I dont see why we had to wait in line in the first place. Embarrassing, wasted an hour of my vacation.

We paid extra for the guided tour. Our tour guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. Worth every penny and got you see the 3rd floor and attic.

Fascinating place and a wonderful way to spend a rainy day. Everyone wore masks and were socially distanced- and only allowed to move in one direction.

This place is one of my favorite mansions so beautifully decorated. Its a must see

Interesting.. but unless you cant do anything else outside etc.. save it strictly for a rainy day. I wouldnt pay $18/person again to see it. Once is enough.

See your grandmas mose desired nicknacks in a formerly high end home. If you like 100 year old decadence and rich people worship stories then this is the place for you.

Definitely a wow factor here! So much to see and explore within this huge mansion. The history is alive and visible all around. A unique opportunity and experience.High on cost but we did have a family of 3 kids and 2 adults. Kids aged 14 and 15 shouldnt be charged as adults though...Very well taken care of property. Staff was very nice, friendly and accommodating as well able to answer questions.Surprised there was parking available and wasnt overly crowded to tour with as busy as it was.Would recommend to others as well as will return someday.

One of the highlights of our visit to Minnesota. The mansion did a wonderful job of enforcing masks and safety. We saw every inch of the place on our self guided tour and it was fascinating and beautiful. The staff was fantastic!

Awesome seeing the mansion,the weather was bad,but they had fire pits along the waiting line..its like going back in time,it must have been great living there,the buildings woodwork is amazing!..worth the wait!

Very interesting. Garden with flowers its beautiful

Super cool old mansion. Wish I wouldve had more time to take a more detailed tour. I did the self guided tour. Dont forget to check out the gardens outside. Some pretty cool hidden places out there.

Place is so amazing, so surreal here. I would recommend coming to see it for your self and explore Duluth upfront and personal. The mansion is such a glimpse into how things use to be. Im blown away and definitely coming back. Picture of lake superior from the mansion shoreline , just beautiful.

If you are ever intrigued about Duluths history, this is a great spot to stop and learn about the early 1900s in Duluth.

Beautiful and intriguing. I wish theyd bring back the informative tours and the plants in the breakfast room. Almost 4 stars because they took them away. But I still just love it here so still 5 stars.

Cool place of history, beautiful grounds so plan to spend time outside enjoying that. Go on line and google the murder/mystery in connection with the last family member.

Took the general admission tour.. Used their app.. Never felt rushed very informative with app. The app provides a little more in depth information . Toured grounds and mansion at our own place. Was very enjoyable definitely will go back

LOVED IT! Did the full tour and was definitely worth it.

Amazing! They had free admission to grounds tonight. Lots to see outside! Strongly recommend!!!

Such a beautiful property to visit! Definitely worth it.

Fun to tour, well preserved, easy flow, great history, and beautiful views! Well worth it.

Neat place some of it has been restored or kept original and is very nice. But at the same time there is a lot of it that is in very bad need attention. I guess you can get the idea of what a high end place it was in its day.

$5 but not bad. It was nice near the water.

Pretty cool place to check out if you appreciate architecture and woodworking. Built in the early 1900s with original furnishings intact the tour is on the middle tier for price.

Great tour experience! The self- guided app is amazing too - bluetooth allows it to update as you move through the rooms.

Every time we come back, theres always something new. We usually opt for a guided tour and this time took a self-guided, you then have the time to really appreciate all of the wood trim and knick knacks in the house. We were about a week to early because they are doing a Christmas lights only tour at night, theres always something interesting going on at the Glensheen.

The grounds are amazing to explore and the house itself is beautiful. The self-guided tour was perfect for our young family, and we easily spent a couple of hours exploring.

Not my bag of chips, its alright if youre into antiques, also the covid thing makes it so things are not all accessible, and its expensive for a regular adult. Seniors and kids are cheaper.

Awesome place!! Wish it wasnt $30 to tour the whole thing but very cool

The wedding we attended her was beautiful and so smoothly transitioned. The coordinator here did a great job!

Great tour,nice to see a piece of history being cared for so wonderfully.

It was a delight to examine the superb craftsmanship in every detail of the mansion and outbuildings.

Glensheen is a beautiful estate right on Lake Superior that showcases amazing gardens and grisly murder. Come here if you want some fantastic views or to learn the tragic tale of the Congdons.

Amazing how beautiful the mansion was. The gardens were absolutely beautiful and well kept. Well worth the visit if in Duluth.

Nice leisurely self tour.. gorgeous home..lots of interesting facts.. beautiful location

Loved it! The mansion and grounds are amazing!

The mansion and accessory buildings are a fun place to visit. The grounds right on the shore of lake superior are cool.

Definitely worth visiting. Full mansion tour is the way to go. Downside is it’s a bit expensive. $26 for adults, $18 for kids 6-15yrs. Veterans and seniors save $2. It’s a beautiful and well preserved historical site. Fun to go in the fall when the colors are popping. Can buy tickets online although we went during MEA in October and just walked in and caught a tour. Guides are knowledgeable and friendly.

Ive been here in the past and loved it, however my previous visit was with a guide whom shared many facts about the home and the family that kept us reminiscing about for days with family and friends back home. This most recent tour we were left to just navigate on our own aimlessly with no facts or history... kind of blah. Definitely book ahead of time for the FULL tour as they fill up and make sure that you get a guide. With a guide, the experience is much more grand.

Beautiful mansion and grounds around, including a creek, stone bridge and, of course a beach by Lake Superior, where you can drink beer or eat local ice-cream. Definitely worth visiting, and all floors (Full Mansion tour), if you have some extra time in Duluth (although it does not take that much time to see the whole thing). Covid precautions are observed, you move just in one direction, which is very much ok. The staff very kind and helpful, you can ask them questions.

Absolutely incredible experience here. Glensheen is so rich in history and is a breathtaking place inside and the on the grounds. Taking a tour was on my bucket list for so long and I am thankful I was able to experience this place. I definitely recommend the tour to everyone and I cannot wait to visit again

The extra money for the 3rd floor probably not worth it, but a very very interesting and well run place.