Hearthstone Historic House Museum Admission Ticket
Overview
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Entry/Admission - Hearthstone Historic House Museum
What to expect
Appleton, Wisconsin was one of the first three cities in the world to be lit by an Edison central power station, the other two being New York and London. This was all due to Henry J. Rogers, who decided to invest in Edison’s power station in order to light two paper mills and his home.
Since it became a museum in 1987, Hearthstone’s focus is to preserve the house and its artifacts to re-create a historical experience based on its Thomas A. Edison heritage for the cultural enjoyment and educational benefit of the public through its many exhibits and programs.
Guided tours through Hearthstone are offered as well as a chance to explore the various educational exhibits. All tours are guided by trained docents who discuss the history of the house, its unique place in history, its architecture, and the families who have lived there for over 100 years.
The exhibits you'll see are dedicated to Edison, his inventive legacy, electricity, and the history of hydroelectricity at the Hearthstone.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- The first floor and lower level of the mansion are wheelchair accessible via an electric lift. The only means of access to the second floor are stairs, due to the historic nature of the mansion.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Phenomenal house, phenomenal tour! This 2 hour tour was unbelievable. The house is gorgeous and nothing is roped off! Upon arrival you will put on shoe covers and will be able to enter every single room and get up close to the antiques. The docent was fantastic. He provided a wealth of informatio...
Phenomenal house, phenomenal tour! This 2 hour tour was unbelievable. The house is gorgeous and nothing is roped off! Upon arrival you will put on shoe covers and will be able to enter every single room and get up close to the antiques. The docent was fantastic. He provided a wealth of information and anecdotes about the rooms and the owners. The real treat was getting a demonstration of multiple phonographs and a music box. It’s amazing how clear the sound is 120 years later! Look out for the window etching in the office! Amazing the glass is still there! And save time to explore the exhibits in the basement. This was definitely the highlight of my Wisconsin trip.The whole tour.The guides were great,and answer'd every question we had.we spent two hours having a wonderful time.
The whole tour.The guides were great,and answer'd every question we had.we spent two hours having a wonderful time.We loved learning about the house and it’s history. Since they have it decorated differently for each season, we will definitely be back. I wished there were more photos of the families in the home who lived there, but I understand that may not exist. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, ans...
We loved learning about the house and it’s history. Since they have it decorated differently for each season, we will definitely be back. I wished there were more photos of the families in the home who lived there, but I understand that may not exist. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, answering our questions to the best of their knowledge.The tour was absolutely fantastic. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic and the home itself is wonderful. My girlfriend and I had a marvelous time.
The tour was absolutely fantastic. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic and the home itself is wonderful. My girlfriend and I had a marvelous time.Amazing historical home to see in Appleton. Just celebrated its 140 year anniversary. Great to see the refurbishment bringing back the 1880s. Edison brought hydroelectricity to the area.
Amazing historical home to see in Appleton. Just celebrated its 140 year anniversary. Great to see the refurbishment bringing back the 1880s. Edison brought hydroelectricity to the area.Our tour guide Judi was knowledgeable and friendly. We were brought back in time and now understand this was setting a new standard for quality of life while building a new industry and creating future jobs for decades.
Our tour guide Judi was knowledgeable and friendly. We were brought back in time and now understand this was setting a new standard for quality of life while building a new industry and creating future jobs for decades.