Fonthill Castle

Explore Henry Chapman Mercer’s extraordinary dream home! Fonthill Castle tours are designed to highlight Henry Mercer’s creativity and diverse interests by showcasing the unique architecture of the castle and one-of-a-kind collections housed within the concrete structure.

To schedule a Fonthill Castle tour for your group, please contact Manager of Education, Katy Pownall, at kpownall@mercermuseum.org.

Please note, Fonthill Castle tours are generally one hour long and have a capacity of 10 people per tour.

FONTHILL CASTLE ON-SITE FEES:

  • Guided Tours: $7.50 per student

One chaperone is required for every ten students and they will receive complimentary admission. Additional adults are welcome at the regular group rate fee of $15 per person. Groups of more than thirty are required to receive a 10 to 15-minute orientation led by museum staff for $75.

ROLLO'S FACTS

Henry Mercer was 51 when he began building the first of his three concrete structures, his home Fonthill, 1908-1910.
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• Until further notice: The elevator in the historic “Central Court” portion of the Mercer Museum will be *out of service* for major renovations.

You can still access Floors 2-7 of the historic museum via staircases.

• Monday, May 25: Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle will be closed for Memorial Day.

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