The tour at the Banning Museum was an absolute fiasco. We arrived at the front house and were told the tour started in a building behind it. The welcome staff sorta chided us saying there was a sign with a pointing hand showing where to go, but all four visitors interpreted the sign as pointing toward the front door of the house instead. Once we found the correct building, my husband realized he had left his bag in the car. I told the guide I'd wait outside while he grabbed it. When he came back, they told us we had to pay $5 each. He handed over $20, and the Tour Guide immediately seemed irritated that we didn't have exact change and had to go get change from another room. Strange energy from the beginning. Then she announced to the room of... four visitors... that the tour was "running late" and starting behind schedule. The tour was scheduled for 1:30 PM. It was literally 1:33 PM. She explained the rules and specifically said, "No photography in the house." While we were still in the reception building, I took photos of the displays and the family tree. She suddenly scolded me and said photography wasn't allowed at all. I clarified because she specifically said "in the house," and we were not in the house yet. She doubled down and said no photography anywhere. Fine. I immediately put my phone away and even checked that my ringer was off so there would be zero disruption. Then we walked to the front yard of the house. Everyone stood in the grass, but I stayed nearby on the sidewalk because ants tend to crawl on and bite me. I could still hear her perfectly and remained with the group. Suddenly she stopped the tour again and looked visibly distressed. She told me I should leave if I was uncomfortable. I reassured her I was fine and wanted to continue the tour. At that point, she started breathing heavily, covered her face with her hands, then held up her hand in a "stop" gesture and announced that SHE was uncomfortable continuing the tour. I asked if she was saying she wanted me to leave because she felt uncomfortable. My husband finally said we should just go because it was obvious she no longer wanted us there. We got our money back, ironically the same money exchange that supposedly caused the entire massive 3-minute delay. Also worth noting: the website says the $5 is a voluntary donation, but in person it was presented as mandatory. Her treatment of us and reactions felt disproportionate to the situation. We were polite, cooperative, and excited for the tour, yet left feeling singled out and unwelcome. Really disappointing because my husband and I were genuinely looking forward to learning about the history. read more

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We came to the Banning Mansion for their 1874 Victorian Christmas celebration. For no charge we toured the mansion, rode in a horse drawn carriage, toured the one room school house, saw amazing period carolers, snacked on delectable delights and traditional coffee, saw incredible Victorian dancing and MORE You can book a tour any time of year! Right in the heart of Wilmington! read more

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Museum was closed when I stopped over on a Sunday but luckily the gate was open so the grounds were free to walk around. The house itself is really beautiful and has a wonderful colonial design. Around the house are many small buildings and in the back corner is a really lovely rose garden. We enjoyed walking through it and also sat in the shade a bit to soak in the sites. The museum itself is located in a large park so parking is really easy and it's a very peaceful and tranquil type of environment. I would like to go back again and do a tour of the house because I really enjoyed checking out the grounds. read more

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Amazing historical home! I learned so much about the port and the banning family, it was fascinating! Alice our tour guide was so knowledgeable and nice!!! read more

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Absolutely excellent tour of the fabulous 1860s Victorian home of Phineas Banning, Father of the Los Angeles Harbor given by delightful woman. The tour of the house is like a time travel expedition, and the tour guide was so knowledgeable about history (including SOCIAL history) and design / furniture. Weekends: tours at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30. $5!!!! read more

We toured the Banning Residence for the annual Victorian Christmas celebration. This was our first time back after COVID, and enjoyed ourselves. read more

My wife & I had a wonderful day tour at the Banning House Museum. The docent, Dora, was extremely knowledgeable & passionate in her retelling of house, area & Banning family history . THANK YOU Dora! read more

My docent Alice provided an exceptionally informative and entertaning tour of this stunning home and museum. The Banning house is the only remaining Greek Revival style home in California; the other one burned down. How ironic that the fire alarms went off during my tour and all of a sudden three tall burly fireman were checking the property for any possible flames! Good to know that the alarms are working. The home has been decorated with many Banning family personal items and historically accurate pieces of family furniture. It feels like the family just happened to have stepped out for a moment and allowed you, the visitor, to wander through their home. It's a wonderful experience. There's a Visitor's Center with more information. Don't forget the Rose Garden and the stables. You'll learn a lot about Los Angeles history and the fascinating life of Phineas Banning, the Father of the Los Angeles Harbor. $5 suggested donation. Street parking. read more

Banning Residence Museum - Museums Near Me - Wilmington, California

This is an interesting museum, and the docent gave a really excellent tour. Phineas Banning is central to the history of LA, having developed a pretty marginal anchorage into a thriving harbor - now one of the busiest harbors in the world. The house (mansion) is well preserved, with many of it's original furnishings intact. The main attraction for me was the transportation museum on the lower level, showing how the harbor grew from a shallow estuary behind "Rattlesnake Island:" (Now Terminal I). The docent we had was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and patient with our many questions. Well worth the visit, especially for area residents. read more

Haven't been there in ages but when I did visit, it was a beautiful tour with charming displays in each room. I was there as a caroler, so it was a lovely setting to sing at! read more

We were fortunate to have Alice as our docent- she provided us with an informative and engaging tour. (If you're reading this, Alice, thank you so much for a lovely time!) The Banning Residence is beautiful, especially around Christmastime with all the decor in the house. As other Yelpers have said, it is helpful to visit the Drum Barracks for a same-day tour before coming here. We went on the Drum Barracks tour and then came to Banning immediately after. We would've walked, as others have suggested, but it happened to be pouring today. Anyway, make reservations ahead of time- they keep tour groups small to be safe during these Covid times. Also, no pictures are allowed inside the residence, but we took mental snapshots of the beautifully decorated rooms and unique and original furniture pieces. So glad we visited and learned more about the history of these parts! We'll definitely be back for their events! read more

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I didn't grow up in Southern California. Had I, I'd probably have learned a little something about Phineas Banning before last weekend. Considered "The Father of the Port of Los Angeles", Banning played a significant role in many aspects of L.A.'s development in the 19th century. Dear Hubby and I received an amazing tour of the Banning House (really a four story mansion). It was just the two of us, guided by a very knowledgeable docent. She brought to life the setting of the era, including living conditions, politics, amusements, and transportation options. Not only did Phineas establish the Port of L.A., he also founded the town of Wilmington. He built the first railroad in the Southland, as well as numerous other endeavors, like a candle factory. His entrepreneurial successes allowed for the construction of his stately home, for which he likely also served as its architect. In a time of wide-spread Californio ranchos with their single story adobe homes, the Greek Revival mansion would have been a standout. The Bannings entertained frequently, bringing together important people of the day. Fortunately for modern day visitors and history lovers, the Banning descendents sold the house and grounds to be maintained as a park and museum. On the museum grounds, a large barn houses carriages and their gear. A school replica is part of the complex, too. The rose garden, with its ancient wisteria vine, were a great place to relax and absorb the overall vibe after our tour. Another highlight of the tour is in the walk-out basement. An extremely well done series of exhibits depict the history of the Port's development from tidal flat to major shipping hub. Depiction of rail lines and other transportation methods of the times complement the displays. Took a long time to discover this gem, but glad we got to experience it. They offer a community event in the summer to celebrate Phineas Banning's birthday, which sounds like fun. We might check it out. read more

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I love this place. There's so much to learn as the museum is a living part of Los Angeles history. Everyone in LA should come see this beautiful residence of Phineas Banning. read more

I've been living in the South Bay area and never knew about this wonderful piece of history until last week at their Holiday Open House event. Free self-guided tours of the residence. I learned a lot about Mr. Banning and how Port of LA came to existence. The open house event was lovely as all the staff members and volunteers dressed into specific era of history. Complimentary trolley rides were available as well as tasty snacks. I also enjoyed the local mom & pop vendors in the back courtyard. I love to support local businesses! There's a railroad/train exhibit on the 1st floor and that was neat to visually see the transportation logistics of goods and such. There was another building to watch a historical video. Small, but beautiful rose garden in the back. Since I was in a time crunch, I breezed through everything in an hour, which is definitely NOT enough time. I vow to be back again to reach each placard. Limited hours for tours. Suggested donation of $5, which I'd happily donate when I come back. read more

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I've lived in LA for over 15 years and had never heard of the Banning Museum. This weekend, we visited for the first time with our toddlers during a Christmas event and had a blast. The event, grounds and facilities far exceeded our expectations - we planned to be there for 30 min but stayed for almost 2 hours! That's a LONG time for little people ages 1 and 3 - speaks volumes for how many different things there were to do on our visit. GROUNDS Green as far as the eye can see... er, well, green for a pretty impressive stretch that the eye can see. The museum property includes large swaths of green grass and about half a dozen buildings (visitor center, main building, auxiliary building, etc). The grounds are fenced in, enveloping the better part of a very large block. Beyond the fence, there is yet more greenery as the property borders another large park, named Banning Park & Recreation Center. This is definitely a gem within a neighborhood of mixed quality. HOUSE The Banning House is a handsome white Victorian house of grand scale. While it looks impressive in pictures, it is even nicer in person. The experience is pretty immersive as you enter the house up these steps, walking away from a very large grassy quad full of tall old trees. Unlike the Civil War Museum just a few blocks away, this house isn't sitting in a modern neighborhood with track housing and Toyota Corollas parked on the sidewalk. The basement of the house hides a modern transportation museum that has informative panels describing old locomotives, horse carriages, steam trains, sailed ships, cargo ships, etc. Again, my boys were drooling at all the cool models figurines. SPECIAL EVENTS We came for a special event where there were gentlemen and ladies dressed in fine Victorian garb. They spoke in character with old English and told us how to use old everyday items within the house. Very neat for kids who only see this kind of thing in books and on TV. There was also a couple of horse draw carriages - my toddlers were so excited they cried when our rides were over. Carolers and choirs sung Christmas favorites. Food and craft vendors sold lunch, snacks and knickknacks. Only bad experience we had: We were waiting 20-40 min in very long lines for the special event horse carriages. I didn't mind the orderly wait but only complain about the staff not doing anything when a non-English speaking family of 6 walked up to us at the front, shoved us and cut in when it was our turn. Staff watched it all and didn't say a thing. I didn't vote for Trump but I was seeing red and looking for the DEPORTATION POLICE! read more

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Finally got a chance to visit the Banning Residence during their Annual Victorian Christmas Open House. I love a chance to get dressed up and tour historic places... and in the LA area, there are only so many of these that survived. The house was beautiful. The Bannings were a prominent family at the time of the Civil War, so the museum gives you a sense of that lifestyle and time period. I wish I could have posted photos, but they do not allow pictures to be taken in the house. It was decorated for the holidays and I fell in love with how elegant everything was. The museum captured a moment in history, even if not everything is original to the location. The tour reminded me of a plantation home that I toured in the south. The docents working that event didn't really know how to answer a lot of our questions, and said we needed to come back for the full tour instead of the self guided walk through. They have a gift shop and historic museum/displays under the house and a barn and schoolhouse in the back. Just a few blocks away is the Drum Barracks military Civil War museum, which you should also check out if you are in the area. They are a part of the Passport to History group, so make sure to buy your booklet and collect your sticker from both museums! With respect to the Victorian Christmas Open House. I highly recommend keeping an eye out for this and other similar events at the location. While they did not have a lot of booths, I spent more than I expected because they had really good stuff. They had horse drawn carriages that took you back and forth to the Drum Barracks, ornament making in the barn, working blacksmith, historic dancers, letters to Santa in the Schoolhouse. It was super cute. My mom LOVED it. read more

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The Banning Museum is one of my favorite historic homes to visit in California. My first time visiting was on a school field trip when I was in Elementary school over 40 years ago. When my daughter was in Elementary school, I took her to visit the Banning Museum and she fell in love with the home just like I did. We have been back to visit during their Victorian Christmas and I have been back many times with other friends and family to share this beautiful home with them. I attended their mother daughter tea several years back and won the raffle which was dinner for 10 in the Banning house. This is the only time the Banning Museum has ever done this, and I won!! The dinner was a 3 course candlelight meal in the dining room at the table that belonged to the Banning family. This was one of the greatest experiences for me and one I will never forget. The Banning Museum holds a special place in my heart that goes back over 40 years ago on my school field trip. If you're in California or visiting, make sure to stop by and tour this beautiful home. The docents are very informative and friendly, and I am sure you will fall in love with the home just like I did. read more

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I may definitely be a bit biased, but this place is an INTENSE throwback to childhood, and far too much of my adolescence. Years before I found out that I wanted to spend the rest of my life teaching history and sharing the crazy joy of the past with people in the present, I found myself drawn to the Banning Residence Museum. The BRM is housed in a mansion built in 1864 by Phineas Banning, founder of the Port of Los Angeles, and one of the original builders of the American Los Angeles that flourished in the early twentieth century. The mansion is a singular example of the elegance of spacious and expansive Greek Revival Architecture, and is a stark contrast of Victorian elegance in the midst of the economically depressed harbor community in Wilmington. BRM is surrounded by a massive community park, and part of me is immensely amused by the historical juxtaposition of a stately mansion surrounded by a very urban park, with men hawking ice creams and teenagers playing soccer. Here's where the crazy nerdy side of Teej's life come into play. As an eighth grader, at the age of thirteen, I decided I wanted to be one of the many docents, or tour guides, that volunteer at the BRM. As I am not a female retired teacher over the age of 55, I immediately fell out of their demographic brackets, but the volunteer committee felt that it'd be an okay experiment to allow a thirteen year old to join the staff of volunteer tour guides. And that's how I found myself at the age of thirteen, wearing polo shirts, khakis, and loafers, walking up and down narrow staircases, and booming information about the history of the Port of Los Angeles, in my squeaky adolescent voice telling all about the story of the building of L.A. and the intimate family matters of all the inhabitants of the mansion. I spent two weekends a month as a docent, the only young man of color in a sea of older white female retirees, dispensing information wrapped in a compelling narrative to entertain whatever people would be foolish--i mean AWESOME--enough to enter the museum. I have countless awesome memories of this neighborhood location as I walked up and down staircases, showing someone else's home to people, telling silly anecdotes about Victorian California life, and making the overall history of the area. The Victorian Christmas every year is spectacular--imagine the three story home filled with gaudy period-appropriate decorations, Christmas carolers, a strange woman playing the harp--it's an amazing, all encompassing experience. Finally, I left and went off to college in San Diego, saying goodbye to the South Bay and my weekends at the mansion. However, the next summer I had the opportunity to work with the Getty Museum as an intern at a local cultural site. I picked--you guessed it--the BRM, and was rewarded by working as a curatorial intern, preparing prints to be reframed, catalogued, and cleaned before being hung back in the mansion. It may not interest you, but this crazy, afro-headed intern got to blast music in an old nineteenth century bedroom, working on old photographs and mass produced print art with latex gloves. I couldn't think of a better way to spend a summer. Today, I think fondly of the BRM, it's kitschy charm, and it's pleasantly inviting welcome from its white colonnaded porch, a historical landmark in the midst of the L.A. Harbor. read more

Banning Residence Museum - Museums Near Me - Wilmington, California

You know those brown signs you see along the freeways, the ones which alert you to a historical point of interest? Those are really just advertising for some wonderful museums and secret spots in So Cal. It pays off to check them out. The BRM is no exception. While this museum is techically in Wilmington, and not Long Beach, I still consider it a perk of living in the 562. The home is an absolute must for people who love the history of L.A. I went last year at Christmas time and thoroughly enjoyed the Victorian decorations and atmosphere. It ranks right up there with the local ranchos for historical importance and WOW factor. While Christmas is the best time of year to check out the ranchos and the BRM--what the docents do to deck the place out is magical--any time is a good time to visit. The architecture and preservation is top notch. Don't miss the ornate "corn husk" gate which surrounds the house or the nearby Civil War Barracks. And that's why I love this place and Long Beach, which is an area rich with reminders of its history, from adobe ranchos, stately Victorians, to WWII look-outs and lighthouses.Scratch the surface of this big sprawling city and you'll find tons facinating stuff. read more

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!! A hidden gem! A must see for historical & architectural fanatics! I can't wait to visit this beauty again soon. Besides a very rude and grumpy male volunteer, the location and experience was something to treasure. I loved it! read more

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Banning Residence Museum is a most to see. If you enjoy history this is the place for you. They have so many wonderful events to enjoy. Victorian Christmas, Valentine's Day Tea ( the best in south bay) Wisteria Regale, Phineas Bannings birthday and lectures. Been to them all and had a great time. Check out their website for up and coming events. read more

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Banning Residential Museum caught my attention by offering a two day "Very Victorian Christmas" on 12/7/2013 and 12/8/2013 where the property is buzzing with re-enactors in period dress (including Queen Victoria and Prince Albert), Carolers, a holiday mule-drawn trolley, hot apple cider, and kids activities. Throughout the Christmas holidays all of the 23 rooms in the Victorian mansion are decorated. Opportunity to learn about life in the 19th century which is a lot rarer in California than on the East Coast. And all this was FREE!!! read more

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Went to this place after a tour at the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum (really recommend it). Our friend literally lives walking distance of both locations and so we made a day of it. We did the 3:30pm tour and each tour is approximately 90 minutes. The ask for a donation of $5 per adult and $1 for kids under 12. The place is 3 stories high with approximately 14 rooms. We were taken into the Master bedroom, the nursery, the girls bedroom, boys bedroom, the dinning room, family room kitchen, what use to be a ball room and the horse and carriage stables. Super friendly tour guides, each room has items original to the house and everything else although not original to the house is still from the 1800s. We learned so much and were so happy to have taken the Drum Barracks tour previous to it because it definitely helped us understand and feel in tuned with what we were being taught. Our group was definitely intrigued by the rumored hauntings and ghost stories but they wouldn't admit or claim such activity. They really seemed to refrain from the subject and a few creepy parts of the house were off limits but they wouldn't say why or would change the subject. There was some dark stairs leading to the servants quarters but we weren't allowed up there :(. A lot of the rooms were locked shut and the additions to the house were also off limits and blocked off with ropes and curtains. We hear it is awesome during their Christmas Celebration and definitely look forward to coming back. Like most museums unfortunately no photo's or video are allowed inside the house. Behind the house is a beautiful rose garden, great for pictures. read more

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I've had this place bookmarked for a while and today we found the time to finally make it. I'll give it 3 stars, but if it were to include the docent it would be knocked down to 2. The grounds are really nice and well-maintained, the house also has been meticulously preserved. However the docent wasn't aware which pieces of furniture were donated from the time. Versus which pieces of furniture were the original owners, and that would've been really cool to know. Other than being a Victorian home which could've been transplanted from Wilmington Delaware to Wilmington, California there's nothing that exciting about the home itself. But learning the history of Phineas Banning and his influence on Wilmington was really interesting. If you have a few hours and are looking for something to do I would definitely recommend this. But it's definitely a one time visit and probably not more. read more

Although built in 1864 during the Victorian era, this is not a Victorian home as many Yelpers state. The building's symmetry and lack of ornate flourishes is a dead giveaway. The large house is like a Greek-styled southern plantation mansion with a schoolhouse center hallway and high ceilings. Not a flashy or lavishly detailed house, it evoked the bygone era with the aid of period furniture and wood plank floors. Although the Bannings originally grew a Japanese garden on the property, an English garden exists instead. The 90-minute tour covered most of the first and second floors, a transportation history museum in the basement, and giant carriage house. The tour topics were mostly about the desolate lifestyle of the late 1800s prior to the population boom of Los Angeles. read more

Have you ever drove on the freeway and noticed brown signs with white lettering on them? Well, just last year I had paid close attention to it and read the words Banning Museum. I realized that this place was not even far from my home. When my family asked what I wanted to do for my birthday, I had suggested going to this place. Thank goodness my family was open-minded about the experience. We had a great tourist guide who walked us through several rooms of this historic home. It was amazing to hear the stories of the past and the history behind the building of this property. For those who love history, this is a must see. The home is amazingly in great condition even after all these years. Now, about the cost to go here... it is by donation but I urge you to give a lil something because that money is what helps with the continued care if the facility. It is amazing to see on occasion, peacocks walking the yard. This place gives you a lil view of history and makes you appreciate all that you have today. read more

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I'll keep this a three star for now as I was only able to visit the outside of the house and grounds because they close early on weekends, which I thought was strange, so I didn't get to tour the inside of house or carriage house. The tour is $5.00 for adults and free for children under 12 and is docent led, but didn't get to go on it because I arrived too late. The house is Victorian era and is on the national registry of historic places since this was the home of Phineas Banning for 20 years the father of the Port of LA. Meticulously maintained garden area and grounds, it's a stately home in one of the nicer parts of Wilmington. I'll visit again one day and may change my rating once I go through the house tour read more

I never knew this place existed until we visited for their Christmas holiday tours and celebrations. It's so cool and quite unexpected. It was a lovely place to spend an afternoon! read more

I'm not the biggest history buff, but I had a fun time at the Banning museum. It's out in Wilmington, CA next to San Pedro/Long Beach. My mom brought my family and I for my birthday. I didn't think anyone was going to be there. When we pulled up there were tons of people in line for this attraction. We had to park in the resident area across the street, not far. There were a lot of side attractions on the property like dance performance, carolers (holdays), food vendors, and a small farmers type market. The home of the richest man in LA in the past was decked out like it was back when Mr. Banning was alive living in the home during the holidays. I have to admit it was a fun family outing. I even learned more about LA. I definitely advise people to check this out with family, during the holidays. read more

Located in one of the safest areas in an otherwise gang-infested city, the Banning Museum brings history, mystic, and a glimpse into the port's past through the eyes of Mr. Banning and his family. There is plenty of street parking around the park. The park itself if very clean (for the most part). Once inside the gates of the house, you'll have to head on to the visitor center off to the side if you want to tour the house via a guide. The visitor center basically starts you off, where you'll wait for your tour guide. Inside, there are some mementos of the Banning family as well as a video giving some background information. I believe the tour guides are all volunteers. They're a bit aged, so the lingo and references can be a bit outdated for the young-ins. By the way, picture taking is not allowed. Looking at the vintage and priceless mementos was pretty neat. Reading all the bits of information describing each artifact was informative and educational to say the least. read more

Some of the volunteers are rude and mean to children on field trips. Ms May was very rude. This is not your own version of Little House on the Prairie. Kids today are not mindless followers. There was also a tall thin man who played the music who would get up, hurry over to whatever child uttered a sound and got four inches from their face and rudely snapped "no talking". When he tried it with my child I stood in front of him and blocked him. He realized he was about to get clocked and went away to pick on other kids. The woman teaching the dance acted and sounded like a frustrated out of patience long ago witch. She repeatedly snapped at the kids. The main guy Michael was cool as was the blacksmith. But seriously, Miss May, bully music boy and the wailing dance witch have NO business being around kids. read more

Great place! So much to see. Come for the Christmas celebration. Worth taking a tour and visiting the grounds. Like stepping back in time.

The Banning House is an interesting slice of SoCal history. The house and facilities are well preserved and maintained and show great pride of ownership. The house itself is Greek Revival and from an architectural point of view rather plain but the history of the house if fascinating. It all sits in a park like setting. Our docent, Karen led us on a two hour time travel tour of the house and the Banning family. Did you know that Phineas Banning was the "Father of Los Angeles Harbor"? Karen made our tour extra special with her keen knowledge, charm and eloquence. We would highly recommend the Banning House Docent Tour. read more

I wasn't very happy with there only being guided tours, I hate moving at everyone else's pace because I usually have different interests than they do... this was no exception. I was enthralled by the cases of books and the rest of the group was concerned with the windows.... Tour guide was a little....boring? Yeah, I guesss boring is the word. No pictures are allowed in the house so I hope you have a good memory and can committ everything you see to memory. I love history and learning about the past...but this museum just did not do it for me. Beautiful property and beautiful house, but I really expected more. read more

Love this place for its rich history. Everyone is so nice and knows the history kg the community very well and answers all the questions you may have read more

Victorian Christmas is a must; horse carriage rides from the Banning museum to the Drum Barracks is fun, but early arrival suggested!

It's a lovely place to visit. Just be careful with the staff, they are crude and unpleasant with children. I can tell they are tired of giving tours to kids. The 3 adults who handled the dancing lessons, were impatient, curt, and perplexing. They lack composure and the ability to give instructions clearly. The old man had a short temper and physically handled one of the kids roughly which was uncool. read more

A beautifully well-kept building in the heart of Wilmington! This place is truly breathtaking and well-kept. This iconic image of wilmington is a PERFECT history field trip to the past with GREAT tours and AWESOME FACTS people never knew about wilmington. The park is clean and nice to have a picnic there. read more

Great small museum about a man who was a big influence on our local ports. The tour guides were fun, we had Carol Devore, a real nice lady. The donation is cheap and well worth it. read more

This is a very nice house in a nice little section of Wilmington. I loved the Southern type look of the property. The tour itself was a little blah. Primarily because our docent spoke very softly. That would've been fine had I not had my one year old making noise with her baby talk. I spent most of the tour away from the group so I wouldn't disturb. Also, there is no photography allowed inside. There's also somebody trailing the group to make sure of that and so that nobody strays too far. I wanted to see more of the house like the basement area but we weren't taken there. It was a nice time had overall. read more