This house is so beautiful. It feels like you're traveling back in time. All of the artifacts found in the home are said to be accurate to the time period. My tour guide was fantastic; she gave so much description and answered any questions. I definitely recommend this museum. read more

This tour was very cool! The docent lead tour was very interesting. They had some original items in the house and a lot of period correct pieces. The docent was very knowledgeable about the history of the house and family story. The tour also had a/c. The 1st tours of the day starts almost right after the doors open and they only run as many as they have guides. If you miss them you have to wait until the next 1 starts. The house renovation was amazin read more

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Spring Tea at the Meux mansion was a fine outing for a Sunday in May. Most of the guests wore dresses and some donned pretty hats or fascinators. There were about a dozen tables, which seated ten each, done up in white and pink. The centerpiece was a two-tiered cake stand piled with blueberry scones. They were delicious smothered in lemon curd and raspberry jam! Each guest got a tray of tea sandwiches as well. There was a silent auction and fashion show. Lastly, we toured the house itself. I believe in patronizing our Fresno landmarks. The cost $45 per person. A Christmas tea is also available, as are regular weekly tours of the house. read more

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Came in this past weekend while in Fresno for a work trip. Super fun thing to do for any reason out there. Staff was friendly and the home was beautiful. Do not allow photos which in 2022 is a little lame but not a big deal. Highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for something to do. Which I'm sure would be the case haha read more

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Really loved the Meux Home Museum!! Extremely well preserved and presented. Each room was a ton of variety, tons of interesting items and clothing and history. Both guides (bottom and top floors) were informative and nice, and everyone was really enthused. I must say that the main guy - not a tour guide but the guy who seemed like he was in charge at the front desk - was very off-putting, that would be my one minor irk, but luckily he wasn't the guide. We got to learn about the family, walk around the outside, and see everything - even learned about the old trolley system, I wish that still existed. I actually grew up in a house like this so in some ways it was almost like returning to my childhood memories. Great historical house! read more

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My parents and I went to the Meux Home for a tour (my idea, not theirs, haha) a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday and were greeted at the door by the friendly museum volunteers. They do not require masks and were not themselves wearing them, but my mother and I chose to keep ours on (despite being vaccinated). As others have stated, there is parking located directly next to the house, and they do not require reservations; we walked right up, paid, and were sent on our way with a docent. The house is air-conditioned, and as such, is a suitable diversion for a blazing summer afternoon in the Central Valley. It was fascinating to walk through the beautifully restored home and see everyday objects that had been used by the Meux family or might have been utilized by other people in the era of the house's prime. The museum has a "no photo" policy, else I might've been able to share with you some of the details in the house, such as its trend of corner sinks or elaborate hair sculptures (yep, you read that right-- multiple generations of hair twisted together and formed into intricate floral shapes). I particularly liked the upstairs sunroom furnished with wicker and could totally imagine living there, donning the fashions of the time. In the absence of pictures however, I suppose y'all will just have to visit yourselves! $10 each, comparable to the cinema, and for a change, you might learn something read more

The Meux Home Museum was very helpful today in preparation of our visit and tour. The staff was very friendly and my students enjoyed their visit. It was $10.00 per student and we had over 1and half hour tour. Thanks Mr.Wright read more

Loved this tour, great experience ,insight into the past. Highly recommend for family trip read more

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Ok first of all, didn't know this till I went there. Their is a movie called winchester about the life of the woman who lived in this house. But as for the tour... our guides name was Jen, super cool, very good at her job. She clearly cares about the historical significance of this Supreme Victorian landmark. She did a fantastic job, keeping everyone entertained included and she made the tour fun!!! This is honestly my first tour review I usually do food but it was a good time to be had. Specifically the architectural design in this tome was especially intriguing. The sheer mystery surrounding the estate mixed with the controversy about events that happened. I won't indulge in spoilers, however you are bound to have a good time. Not to mention the gardens are absolutely beautiful. While I mention all of the positives I must focus also on the negatives. Not really negatives per se just questions. It's mentioned during the tour that no furniture in the house was owned Mr. Winchester wife however it is all authentic to the period. This was somewhat of a disappointment. I was hoping for something of originality still standing aside from the stai. Glass work in the house. Which is spectacular by the way. Oh lastly to note the staff in the gift shop was able to help acquire shirts in sizes that are not held in stock on premises. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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For the price and the time spent, this was a pretty interesting tour. It gave me some things to think about, about what life was like during the time period. The docent was obviously a nerd for the place; informative and had answers to all the questions we asked. It was a Sunday around noon and we almost had the tour to ourselves, except another couple showed up part way through and were added to our group. read more

Fresno Visitors should be compelled coming here, because for only $5, you will get the best guided tour of a historical place in California, and of course the mansion itself is breath taking, and is so well restored to the point I felt like Mr and Mrs Meux had never left. I have been to so many historical visits like - the Winchester Mystery house, Hearst castle, and Carson mansion; but even after visiting all those place, none impressed me as much as this place did. Photography is prohibited inside the house, but outside the house you are free to snap every sand and flower. The tour is about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hour, and its a full guided tour with a very detailed explanation of the house by a curator of the house, who by the way dresses exactly how they did in the victorian times, top hats,pocket watches and all. Parking is free on the back lot of the mansion. The excellent guided tour of this 5000 sg ft property is very detailed and would take you through over 10-20 rooms in the mansion. From the parlor, the study, the library, the rooms, the kitchen , the dining and even the maids quarters. Interesting would be an understatement, this place is phenomenal in every way. The beauty, the decor, the fixtures and every detail planned and built by the past owner which is now restored is truly amazing, I felt like I was transported into the victorian times of America. I can't imagine why anyone would skip this historical place if you visited Fresno, because there is no place like it in California at all. read more

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Accessible only by 50-minute tour for $10. Free parking in the lot to the right of the house. Meux is pronounced "muchs" instead of "mew". The tour grants access to two floors - both furnished for the correct period but not always from the original owners. The house was expanded which created some oddities like storm cellar doors in the middle of the house. Architecturally, the house doesn't have any highly distinctive features but is properly representative of the era. The strength of the tour was the interiors that were filled with decorative items like silver sets and artwork made of human hair to help illustrate Victorian lifestyle for the upscale doctor's family. read more

The Meux Home Museum is fantastic. The docent lead tour is very informative. The home is gorgeous and is part of Fresno history. Both my husband and I enjoyed it greatly. We will certainly enjoy returning to this lovely home during the holidays to enjoy the Christmas Decorations. Patty B read more

Thank you Meux Home for hosting an event I attended as a volunteer for the Ronald McDonald House. The outdoor seating was organized nicely and the seating inside the barn was pretty as well. As part of the program for the evening, we were invited to tour the downstairs portion of the house. It has been years since I have been inside the Meux Home and my husband's first time inside, we both enjoyed the information shared by docents and looking around this historic home. read more

Beautiful part of Fresno's history! Such a great tour of the whole house and our docent was amazing! It really makes you feel like you've stepped back in time as you walk through each room and imagine the Meux family living there. read more

Meux Home Museum - If you love local history he Meux Home tour is a must! - Museums Near Me - Fresno, California

Staff was super informative and really nice to me. I walked in, forgetting that they didn't accept credit cards. The docent was still kind enough gave me a tour. This isn't to say that you should take advantage of that now! It was just so nice of them to let me in and teach me about the Meux family anyways. It was a beautiful home! I do plan to go back some day. :) read more

Meux Home Museum - Museums Near Me - Fresno, California

I just had a tour of the Meux Home Museum in Fresno last week, June 26, 2021. It was incredible. Everything that has been said in previous years' reviews about the beauty of the home and the enthusiasm and excellence of the guides is all still true. And now, it turns out that a new director started there a few years ago who is also an interior designer and a fan of the Victorian era, and he completed a ton of improvements during the Covid shutdown. For example, in several rooms, he removed some wallpaper to uncover the original pattern, and then installed fresh new wallpaper as close as possible to the original. And he added trim along the top of the wallpaper and sometimes also on the ceilings. Every room was gorgeous, just stunning! What a great time to have been able to visit, after the "finishing touches". And the endless details that the guides pointed out were just fascinating - so many things I never new about that era! Don't miss this museum! The Meux Museum is a total treat! read more

Very nice home to see and photograph. Unfortunately you can't take any photos inside the house! I was told that years ago someone was allowed to take pictures of an antique doll collection. The person came back and stole the doll collection. They were caught with the dolls and the pictures. Now, in the mind of the people that run the museum, anyone with a camera is a potential thief. I suppose that theft has gone way down now since they do not allow pictures! read more

Totally Totally love this place, if your looking for some where to go back in time for just a little while its here. A home that was there a couple years before the church across the street, the people that give you the tour are great they have so many stories about the great pieces in the house. I went there in around the summer time so when you go upstairs it is very warm but in December it feels perfect. I actually got married there in December when they say they decorate beautifully they definitely are telling the truth i expected less but was amazed at the size of the Christmas Tree that reached the ceiling and is always shipped from Oregon can you believe that. Anyways Its a great must see and its a nice small surprise in Fresno. Across from the Train Station and price isn't too bad i believe 7 dollars an adult and 5 for kids. read more

What a wonderful gem in the heart of Fresno! We went here for the wine tasting sponsored by Grocery Outlet. What a fun event and a great way to bring people to the Meux Home. All of the volunteer docents were very knowledgeable and friendly. If you want to step back into the golden days of Fresno, go here. read more

Great historical site! The docent and curator, Dawn and Quentin, were excellent. They were very knowledgeable and super friendly :)

Absolutely wonderful tour was given to me, my daughter and son-in-law by Shirley! Beautifully decorated for the holidays. Shirley shared with us all of the latest and greatest (accurate) history of the home and the Meux family. Thanks Shirley! read more

The Meux Home is a jewel in downtown! Took our Cub Scout den for a private tour and had a lovely time! The ladies were so gracious, and knew just what to say to coral a group of rambunctious boys! The home is currently decorated for the holidays and is absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend taking an hour or so and visiting. read more