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It was a rainy day (post snowstorm and pre freeze), so the SO and I decided to find an indoor adventure in the Binghamton area.
I had never been to the Phelps Mansion Museum, which was the first thing that popped up when I searched “things to do in Binghamton NY”, so that’s where we went.
Self-guided tours are $10 per adult, and you can either use their guidebooks or scan the QR codes with your phone for the audio guides. (We chose the audio.) There are also scheduled tours with human guides, but I’m neurodivergent AF and prefer to feel things out on my own.
My first feeling looking at the outside of the mansion is that it’s both stunning and kind of ominous looking. I’m sure the dreary day emphasized the latter part.
The Phelps Mansion Museum in Binghamton, NY. It was built in 1870, at the start of the Gilded Age. The ‘false’ third floor was a later addition to the building, which is not currently in use, other than for storage. The front gate is chained off and visitors are to enter through the side.
The mansion is also said to be haunted, and they offer paranormal tours every now and then.
The chandelier in the ballroom is gorgeous, as well as the intricate ceiling.View from directly below the ballroom chandelier.The library is a bit dark and has an eerie vibe to it. The woodwork is stunning, and there are so many cool things to look at.The Phelps Mansion Museum has so many interesting features, like the griffins on the sides of the library fireplace. The chandelier in the Phelps mansion receiving room features Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and handicraft. Behind the grand staircase is a table displaying a bunch of old camera equipment. I really wanted to clean the glass, but the rule is “no touching”, so here we are. This chandelier is my personal favorite, found in the dining room. I love the oak, both the wood and the theme, and the squirrels holding acorns. Oak was also used for the rest of the wood features in this room, with a fox and fishes carved into a couple of the pieces. And the wallpaper with the birds is an excellent touch, IMO.I was also fascinated by the vintage clothing, and how tiny they all were. I’m 5’10” and probably stand nearly a foot taller than the women who wore those dresses!!
I was so distracted looking at all the things that I lost all sense of time and couldn’t tell you how long we were in there. LOL
It’s a fantastic place, well kept, and I 100% recommend checking it out if you’re in the Binghamton area.
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That looked like an amazing experience! I loved your photos from it. I love vintage clothing and, wow, that is amazing! I am about 5’10” (osteoarthritis, I was 6′). To think how much smaller that woman would have been than I am… wow!
So gorgeous! I don’t remember details but we used to go to Binghamton to visit family. Back then we lived in Michigan and I recall driving but I was too little for more memories except that it was a beautiful home with grounds, maybe with a small lake because we went on a little boat. Anyway, those pics are amazing.
That museum looks fantastic! And how fun to discover your blog. I grew up in NY state, a little town about an hour south of Rochester, but I lived in both Corning and Elmira for a time . Relocated to Ohio about ten years ago, but I still love NY 🙂
Oh, Kae. 
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