Anyone who wishes to use the grounds of the Mercer Museum or Fonthill Castle for the purposes of staged photography must obtain a photo permit.
Staged photography includes, but is not limited to: family, maternity, engagement, birthday, costume, and professional headshots.
A photo permit is required for staged photography even if the photographer is NOT a professional.
Photo Permits for Individual, Engagement and Family Portraits (up to 8 people):
Rates for the Mercer Museum are:
Interior/Exterior- 1 hour permit $50
Interior/Exterior- 2 hour permit $100
Rates for Fonthill Castle are:
Exterior- 1 hour permit $50
Exterior- 2 hour permit $100
Photo Permits for Large Groups (9-20 people):
Exterior- 1 hour $150
Wedding Party Photography (up to 20 people):
Exterior- 1 hour $250
Larger group photography permits (20 people and above) will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Photo Permits are non-refundable. In the case of inclement weather, photo permits can be rescheduled depending upon availability and BCHS discretion.
To obtain a permit, or inquire about commercial photography, contact Karolina Bandurski at 215-345-0210 ext. 132 or kbandurski@mercermuseum.org.
