We’d prefer it! Advance tickets are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome for our regular house tours, space permitting.

If you plan to purchase tickets at the door, we recommend giving us a call before your visit. We'll make a note of when you plan to attend and take your contact information. Should your tour be canceled or rescheduled, we'll do our best to notify you in advance.

As a volunteer-supported historic home, our schedule occasionally changes. A quick phone call helps us keep you informed and ensures you have a wonderful visit!

No. Unlike a traditional museum, the Bembridge House operates on a limited schedule with the help of our dedicated volunteers. Please check our website for upcoming tours and events.

Our historic interiors are generally accessible through scheduled tours and special events. If you're hoping to explore the house, we recommend joining one of our docent-led tours.

The Bembridge House is a volunteer-supported historic home, and our schedule sometimes changes to accommodate special events, preservation projects, and private functions. A quick call can save you an unnecessary trip!

Our tours follow a schedule, and late arrivals may not be able to join a tour already in progress. Please arrive a few minutes early to check in and enjoy the surroundings.

We're a small, volunteer-supported historic home, and our office isn't staffed every day. If we miss your call, please leave us a message! We do our best to return calls and emails promptly. We appreciate your patience and look forward to helping you plan your visit.

We love our four-legged friends, but pets are not permitted inside the historic home. Trained service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable accessibility laws. Emotional support animals and pets do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.

To help protect our historic furnishings and collections, outside food and beverages are generally not permitted inside the house. Water is welcome, preferably in a container with a secure lid. If you need another beverage during your visit, please speak with your tour guide for approval.

Of course, food and beverages are part of some of our special events and tea experiences!

Absolutely! The Bembridge House offers private afternoon teas, celebrations, and special gatherings in a truly unique historic setting.

Our private tea experiences typically accommodate 10–30 guests, depending on the type of service and available space. Minimum guest counts and pricing apply.

All private events must be arranged in advance and are subject to availability, staffing, and the house calendar. Contact us to discuss your occasion, preferred dates, and guest count. We'd love to help you plan something special!

Plans change, and we understand! Whenever possible, we prefer to exchange your tickets for another available date or event. Please contact us with as much advance notice as possible so we can assist you.

If an exchange doesn't work for you, please let us know and we can arrange a refund.

The Bembridge House is both a historic landmark and an active community space. Between volunteer availability, preservation work, private rentals, and special events, our schedule occasionally needs a little flexibility.

We do our best to keep our website and social media updated and encourage guests to check our calendar before visiting. If you've called ahead and provided your contact information, we'll reach out if your scheduled tour changes.

We have an ADA-accessible ramp to the first floor. Unfortunately, due to the historic architecture of the home, the second floor is not wheelchair accessible. During regular house tours, we can offer a video presentation of the upstairs rooms.

Parking is available in the neighborhood, and we also have a nearby paid parking lot for select events. Parking instructions and fees may vary depending on the program.

While we do have AC units, the Bembridge House is a historic residence, and temperatures inside can vary by season. We recommend dressing comfortably, particularly during warmer weather.

Not at all! We host everything from traditional house tours and afternoon teas to live performances, holiday celebrations, and haunted experiences. Each event has its own schedule, admission details, and guest capacity. Please read the event description before purchasing.

For regular house tours, generally yes, space permitting. Special events may require advance reservations and often sell out. We recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time for those experiences.

Absolutely! We love introducing young visitors to the Bembridge House. However, some special events are designed specifically for adults or have age recommendations. Please check individual event descriptions before booking.

We ask that guests admire our historic furnishings and collections without touching them unless invited to do so by a docent. Many of our objects are original, delicate, or irreplaceable.

NOTE: We are working on a library of items you CAN touch. If you’re inclined to touch something, just ask us first.

Personal photography is generally welcome unless otherwise indicated. Please be considerate of other guests and follow your docent's instructions. Commercial photography requires advance permission.