A wealth of awaits at Woodford.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
A Philadelphia hidden gem revealing 18th-century secrets.
You’re invited to discover 18th-century art, architecture, and history at Woodford. Centrally located in East Fairmount Park in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, we are open five days a week, year round.
Hours of operation
Hours of operation
10AM–4PM
Wednesday through Sunday.
Closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Tickets and admission
Tickets and admission
Admission is by guided tour only. Tours are available at any time during hours of operation, and groups of nine or less do not need to be reserved in advance.
Adults: $8
Seniors 65+: $5
Teens and students with valid ID: $5
Children 12 and under: Free
Getting here
Getting here
Public transit
SEPTA bus 49 and 32 stops at 33rd and Dauphin Streets.
DRIVING
Free parking is available at the rear of the mansion. Additional free parking is available on Dauphin Street.
2300 North 33rd Street
Philadelphia, 19132
Contact us
Contact us
POSTAL MAIL
3400 West Dauphin Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Phone
215-229-6115
EXPLORE THROUGH THE SEASONS
Uncover new ways to discover historic Woodford.
We offer specialty-focused, themed tours throughout the year, including those for Women’s History Month, Black History Month, Jewish History Month, and a Patriots and Loyalists tour in June and July. Please check back for upcoming events.
PLAN A FIELD TRIP
Waltz into your colonial classroom.
We regularly welcome schools, educators, and students to Woodford. We kindly ask that all field trip requests are made two weeks in advance. We can modify the tour to fit seamlessly within your curriculum, whether you’re studying colonial history, art, gardens, or architecture. Please make field trip requests by filling out the form below, and a team member will be in touch shortly.
STOCK YOUR BOOKSHELF
Further reading on Fairmount Park.
Not finished exploring the legends and tales of Woodford Mansion? Dive into these two reads, available onsite at our gift shop.
The Story of the Naomi Wood Collection and Woodford Mansion
By: Martin P. Snyder, June A. Snyder
Historic Houses of Philadelphia
By: Roger W. Moss (Author), Tom Crane (Photographer)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Know before you go.
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All mansion tours are led by our knowledgeable guides to safeguard you, the collection, and the historic home. If you arrive and a tour is in progress, kindly explore the gardens on your own. Please ring the bell and/or call us at 215-229-6115 and a guide will retrieve you shortly.
Explore the online catalogue at any time, here.
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The tours are roughly one hour, and include all three stories of the home. During certain special events (such as Apple Fest or holiday tours), we host abbreviated tours that last 30 minutes and focus strictly on the first floor.
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Absolutely! We welcome all educators and students to Woodford. Kindly fill out our field trip request form via this link to arrange your tour. We are happy to coordinate with your curriculum, tailoring the tour to your lesson plan.
We typically require two weeks to prepare for field trips.
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Yes, a public restroom for visitors to the mansion is available on the first floor. Entrance to the first floor requires six stair steps.
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Yes, small bags are allowed at Woodford.
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Yes. Ample free parking is available on site, both behind the mansion and on the street.
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To acquire high-resolution images, please email us at woodfordmansion@gmail.com. Images are provided free of charge; or for a modest fee if new photography is required. Please be a good citizen and credit Naomi Wood Trust at Woodford Mansion when using our photos. Our full terms and conditions can be found here.
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Parties of 9 or less may reserve tickets online or simply pay at the door. We accept both cash and debit / credit cards.
Groups of 10+, kindly email us at woodfordmansion@gmail.com to schedule a group tour.
We’re open year-round, 10AM–4PM Wednesday through Sunday, except for select holidays including New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
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For groups of 10+ guests, we kindly ask you to email us at woodfordmansion@gmail.com.
We’re open year-round, 10AM–4PM Wednesday through Sunday, except for select holidays including New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
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Entering the mansion requires six stair steps. Upper levels of the house are only reached by staircases.
If you or someone in your party has limited mobility, please note that all staircases have guard rails, and we are happy to provide chairs to sit and listen throughout the tour. In addition, guests arriving by car may be dropped off in front of the main entrance before the driver parks in the back.
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Food and drink are not allowed inside the mansion. Picnic tables available onsite are surrounded by a picket fence. You are welcome to bring a snack or picnic lunch and enjoy the grounds to the fullest.
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As an 18th-century home, we do not have the facilities to accomodate private event rentals at the mansion. In some circumstances, we allow outdoor programming. For consideration, please email woodfordmansion@gmail.com.
We kindly suggest you reach out to our sister properties as they do host private events: Strawberry Mansion, Laurel Hill Mansion, or Glen Foerd, another Fairmount Park property on the Delaware.
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Yes, you are allowed to take personal photos both inside and outside the museum. We do not allow selfie sticks, tripods, or flash photography.
Professional photography is allowed by permit only. Please inquire by emailing woodfordmansion@gmail.com.
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No, we do not permit audio or video recording inside the museum.
Exterior videography is allowed by permit only. Please inquire by emailing woodfordmansion@gmail.com.