Fonthill Castle Hours
Open Seven Days: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fonthill Castle and the Welcome Center will be closed every day from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. for additional midday cleaning.
(Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day)
(Last tour at 2:15 p.m. on Christmas Eve)
(Last tour at 2:45 p.m. on New Year’s Eve)
Fonthill Castle offers one-hour guided tours through a portion of Henry Mercer’s historic home.
Tour Times:
| Seven Days a Week |
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
| 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. |
| 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. |
Schedule subject to change.
For additional information on our safety and health procedures, visit mercermuseum.org/welcomeback/
Fonthill Castle Admission
| Adults | $15 |
| Senior (65 and up) | $13 |
| Youth (6-17) | $8 |
| Ages 5 and under | FREE |
Credit cards are accepted for payment at both the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle.
Personal photography is permitted during tours. Commercial, wedding, or event photography permits available. Please contact fhmail@fonthillmuseum.org
Download the Fonthill Castle Grounds Walking Brochure for a self-guided tour of the Castle’s grounds.
Download the self-guided walking tour of notable trees in Fonthill arboretum and bird sanctuary.
Admission Discounts
Member Guest Pass:
If you have a Member Guest Pass ticket to redeem, please book a “Member” ticket type on our online platform and present your guest pass at museum check-in.
Admit One Pass:
If you have an Admit One Pass to redeem, please book a “Member” ticket type on our online platform and present your Admit One pass at museum check-in.
Accessibility
Fonthill Castle has very limited accessibility. Only three rooms on the first floor can be accessed by wheelchair. However, a special ground floor tour may be arranged if reservations are made ahead of time.
Unaccompanied Children
Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older). Teenagers 13-17 may visit without an adult but are not permitted to supervise children 12 and younger.
Directions & Parking
Fonthill has an on-site parking lot and is located 1 mile from the Mercer Museum
GPS address is 525 East Court Street
Click here for directions using Google Maps
