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Group Tours at The Rotch-Jones-Duff House

A group visit to The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum presents a wonderful opportunity for an educational and social outing.

Docent-​guided tours of the historic mansion and garden are available for​ groups of 8 or more. Tours may be scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, between 10am ​and​ 3pm, and with consideration to previously booked tours and events.

Guests are welcome to view the gardens and Museum Shop at their leisure prior to or following the tour.​ Groups may request refreshments in the garden following their tour; a reservation of space on our garden patio includes lemonade, cups, tables, and chairs for 20, for a half-an-hour.

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Digital Guide

A digital guide is available to anyone who wishes to view the contents of the historic house. The digital guide provides photos and audio descriptions of the exhibitions throughout the museum. It is free and accessed by QR code once on site.

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The RJD Digital Guide

Click here to access the Digital Guide

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Self Guided Tour

Click here to print or download our self-guided tour

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Planing Your Visit

Frequently Asked Questions

Fees

​House Tour (1 hour), Fee per person: $8; Group Leader: Complimentary
      Max Group Size: 45

Garden Tour (1 hour), Fee per person: $8; Group Leader: Complimentary
      Max Group Size: 25

House & Garden Tour (1.5 hours), Fee per person: $15
      Max Group Size: 50

Refreshments Under the Tent (30 minutes), Fee per 25 individuals: $150

​Advanced reservations are required (at least 3 weeks advance notice is recommended).

 For more information, or to schedule your Group Tour, email the museum.

Accessibility
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum is a historic house. We have made all reasonable efforts to equip the house and grounds to be accessible to the public. The second floor of the house is not handicap accessible and may only be reached by a staircase. The first floor is accessible to the public via a ramp while our wheelchair lift is under repair. The grounds and garden are fully accessible and can be accessed via the accessible entrance on Madison Street. There is a handicap parking space on Madison Street.