Welcome To The Asa Packer Mansion Museum!
The Mansion overlooks the Old Mauch Chunk National Historic District. The appearance of the home is not much different than when it was constructed in 1861. While the exterior has changed slightly from its original fashion, the interior is virtually intact! Mary Packer Cummings lived in the home after her father's passing until her own in 1912. Her will stipulated the home and furnishings be left to the Borough of Mauch Chunk as a memorial to her father and his accomplishments. The Mansion is not a restoration! It exists essentially as the Packer family resided here from October 16, 1861 to October 29, 1912. Please enjoy your visit!
Inside The Mansion
The Family
Tour Information
The Mansion is open weekends during the months of April, May, November, and the first two weekends in December. The Mansion is open everyday Memorial Day through October 31 unless otherwise noted. The Mansion is closed for winter maintenance during the months of January, February, and March. The 2008 Tour Season will begin Saturday, April 5.
Hours of operation are 11:00 A.M. to 4:15 P.M. During the regular season, tour times are every half hour beginning at 11:15, 11:45 etc. assuming tours stay on schedule. It does depend upon the flow of visitors; however, there is no more than half an hour wait in-between to accommodate preceding tours. The last tour departs promptly at 4:15. Tours last approximately 1 hour depending upon the size of the group, the number of questions asked, and the level of interest.
Admission
- General Admission (Ages 19-54) $8.00
- Senior Citizen (Ages 55+) $7.00
- Student (Ages 6-18) $5.00
- Child (Ages 5-Under)* Free
*Please be advised that the tour is not recommended for small children due to the length of the tour.
Credit cards cannot be accepted at this time.
Customs and Courtesies
The Mansion is original to the 19th Century and contains priceless objects that were owned by the Packer family. In order to preserve The Mansion's authenticity, we request that visitors observe and adhere to the following policies:
- Please stay with your guide while on tour.
- Visitors are not to touch the artifacts or lean on walls or furnishings.
- Still photography, filming, and video recording are not permitted inside The Mansion.
- Cell phones and other electronic devices may not be used inside The Mansion.
- There is no food, candy or beverages of any kind permitted inside The Mansion.
- Smoking is prohibited.
- Strollers are not permitted inside The Mansion.
The Mansion appreciates your cooperation.
Restrooms
There are no restroom facilities available at The Mansion. The nearest restroom facilities are located at the Pocono Mountain Vacation Bureau & Visitor Center.
Group Tours
Group tours are available during the regular tour season (including weekdays in April and May; November and December weather permitting) and are required to have 15 or more guests. Reservations may be made by contacting The Mansion at: (570)325-3229 or via email. A $1.00 deposit per person is requested. For reservations, please include: group name, point of contact, contact information (address, phone number and email address if applicable), date and time of arrival, and number of guests. To ensure that The Mansion is fully staffed to accommodate your group, we request a 72 hour notice should the number of guests change, or groups will be responsible for the full amount quoted. The remaining balance may be made the day of the tour. Receipts are available upon request.
Shuttle Service
A shuttle service for group tours is provided by The Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center. The cost is $4.00 per guest round trip. The shuttle departs from the Pocono Mountain Vacation Bureau & Visitor Center. Please contact The Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center at (570)325-9190 for additional information.
Parking
On-street parking is not available near The Mansion. Parking is available everyday at the
Pocono Mountain Vacation Bureau & Visitor Center parking lot for a minimal fee.
Directions
The Mansion is located directly behind the Carbon County Courthouse and overlooks the Old
Mauch Chunk National Historic District. For turn-by-turn directions, please use the
Mapquest Element.
Visiting The Historic District of Old Mauch Chunk
A walking map of Historic Jim Thorpe may be found here.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates for tours are available upon request. Please contact The Mansion for
additional information.
Special Event Tours
Fall Foliage Festival
The Mansion will be open for tours during the entire month of October. Please be advised that weekend tours during the Fall Foliage Festival will be abbreviated, lasting 40-45 minutes. Group tours may be scheduled at any time during daylight hours and are required to have 15 or more guests. Weekend group tours may only be scheduled prior to 11:00 A.M. Please contact The Mansion for additional information.
Old Time Christmas Festival
The Mansion will be decorated for the holiday season and open for tours during the first two weekends of the Old Time Christmas Festival.
Group tours may be scheduled at any time during daylight hours and are required to have 15 or more guests. Please contact The Mansion for additional information.
Closings Due To Inclement Weather
Please be advised that tours during the months of November and December are weather permitting. Should The Mansion be closed due to inclement weather, an announcement will be posted on our website. In the event that The Mansion would close, we do apologize for the inconvenience. The originality and preservation of our home and the safety of our guests comes first. For additional information regarding closings, you may also contact the Pocono Mountain Vacation Bureau & Visitor Center in Jim Thorpe at (570)325-3673.
The Asa Packer Mansion Museum P.O. Box 108 Jim Thorpe PA 18229 (570)325-3229
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