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Take a Free Virtual Tour of the Winchester Mystery House

The California landmark is closed, but you can explore its bizarre architectural features from afar

Brigit Katz

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The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, is one of the nation’s most curious landmarks. Built by a millionaire widow over the course of 36 years, the sprawling mansion features more than 200 rooms , 10,000 windows, trap doors, spy holes and a host of other architectural oddities.

A popular tourist attraction, the house, along with many other cultural institutions in the United States, has closed to help curb the spread of coronavirus. But as Michele Debczak reports for Mental Floss , you can now explore the Winchester House from afar via a detailed video tour posted on the mansion’s website.

The narrated video tour spans more than 40 minutes, providing insight into the property and the mysterious woman who built it: Sarah Winchester , wealthy and reclusive heiress to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, which manufactured an innovative rifle that became a fixture of Westward expansion.

Sarah Lockwood Pardee married into the Winchester family in 1862. Four years later, she gave birth to a daughter, Annie, who died about a month later. Her husband, William Wirt Winchester, died in 1881, leaving his widow with a vast fortune: 50 percent ownership in the Repeating Arms Company and a $20 million inheritance.

Winchester decided to leave her home in New Haven, Connecticut, and head to California, where two of her sisters lived. In San Jose, she purchased an eight-room farmhouse that she began to renovate in 1886. The construction project continued until Winchester’s death in 1922, producing an enormous, labyrinthine mansion filled with logic-defying features: staircases that end at the ceiling, indoor balconies, skylights built into floors, doors that open onto walls. The designs, wrote Pamela Haag for Zócalo Public Square in 2016, were Winchester’s; she sketched them onto napkins or pieces of brown paper, then handed them over to a team of carpenters. Sometimes, she would have features built and plastered over the next day.

Exactly why Winchester embarked on this dizzying cycle of building, undoing and rebuilding is impossible to say. Popular lore has it that she was a keen follower of the Spiritualist movement , which was rooted in the idea that dead souls can interact with the living, and consulted a medium who told her she had been cursed by victims of Winchester rifles . The medium reportedly instructed her to constantly build a house for these ghosts. If construction ever stopped, she would die.

But as Katie Dowd of SFGate points out, there is “scant proof” for this theory. Winchester could have been engaging in an eccentric brand of philanthropy, as she built her home during an economic depression, and the continuous construction project provided jobs for locals. When she died, in fact, the heiress left most of her money to charity.

“She had a social conscience and she did try to give back,” historian Janan Boehme told Robin Abcarian of the Los Angeles Times in 2017. “This house, in itself, was her biggest social work of all.”

The true nature of Winchester’s motivations is likely to remain a mystery. But as the video tour points out, the house she built was not only bizarre—it was innovative. Take, for example, the north conservatory. Winchester loved to garden, so the conservatory featured an indoor watering system and wooden floorboards that could be lifted up to water plants resting below.

Though visitors can watch the video tour for free, the Winchester Mystery House is asking visitors to consider purchasing a voucher for use at a later date.

“Like many other [Bay Area] businesses, closing our doors until April 7th will severely impact the employees who maintain the estate,” the website explains . “Come when you are ready, but please come!”

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Winchester Mystery House

Located in San Jose, California, the peculiar Winchester Mystery House was once home to Sarah Winchester, widow of firearm titan William Wirt Winchester.

As you explore the Winchester Mystery House, you’ll uncover its fascinating history and vibrant stories.

With winding staircases, hidden doors, and enigmatic design choices, this intriguing destination promises to both captivate and bewilder.

Opening Hours:

• Monday to Sunday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Ticket Prices:

• Mansion Tour Adult: $41.99
• Mansion Tour Children (5-12): $19.99
• Mansion Tour Seniors (65+): $34.99
• Children 4 and under: Free
• Special tour prices may vary

Journey into the mysterious world of the Winchester Mystery House.

This architectural marvel in San Jose, California, was once the residence of Sarah Winchester, widow of the famous firearms magnate William Wirt Winchester.

You’ll be fascinated by this mansion’s history and extraordinary design.

In 1881, Sarah inherited a whopping $20 million and decided to leave her hometown of New Haven, Connecticut.

She settled in Santa Clara Valley, transforming an eight-room farmhouse into what would become the Winchester Mystery House.

As you explore this historic landmark, get ready to be amazed by the intricate layout, secret passages, and convoluted architecture.

Expert Tips

• Bring a light jacket : The Winchester Mystery House can be unexpectedly cool due to the vast amount of open spaces and the Bay Area’s unpredictable weather. Carrying a light jacket will ensure you’re comfortable throughout your visit.
• Explore the gardens and grounds : While the house itself is indeed the main attraction, don’t forget to take some time to wander through the beautiful gardens and grounds. There are numerous photo opportunities, and you’ll get to appreciate the impressive architectural details of the mansion from various angles.

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Winchester Mystery House Opening September 12th

• September 9, 2020 September 9, 2020 By Jacob Gospodnetich
• Winchester News

WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE REOPENS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th WITH SELF-GUIDED MANSION TOURS

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SAN JOSE, CA (September 9, 2020)—The Winchester Mystery House announced today that on Saturday, September 12th, visitors will once again be able to explore the 160-room mansion on a new Self-Guided Mansion Tour. The touchless, self-guided experience allows guests to independently navigate the world’s most bizarre home and expansive estate. Tickets will be available today at winchestermysteryhouse.com/buy-tickets and also include access to the estate gardens.

Said Walter Magnuson, Winchester Mystery House General Manager: “We are so pleased to be able to once again reopen our doors – all 2,000 of them! We have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to share this iconic attraction with the public, and the Self-Guided Mansion Tour will allow our visitors to explore the various rooms like never before. This experience leverages the house’s unique design elements and provides guests with ample time and space to engage with the estate’s history while remaining compliant with social distancing guidelines.”

Winchester Mystery House management and staff have worked extensively to prepare for reopening. The new self-guided tour has been designed to prioritize the safety of guests and staff and is compliant with all current county and state guidelines.

Tour Hosts will be positioned throughout the estate to assist guests as-needed, but the experience will be entirely self-guided with educational and engaging audio and signage. To ensure social distancing protocols can be followed, tour groups are restricted to members of the same household, tour capacity has been reduced to meet the state guidelines for indoor museums, and the tour route has been modified to focus on the largest rooms of the estate. Additional safety measures include mandatory masks for all guests and employees, timed ticketing, a one-way linear tour path, and sanitization stations throughout the estate. For a complete list of health and safety guidelines, visit winchestermysteryhouse.com/health-safety- guidelines

About Winchester Mystery House For nearly 100 years the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, has stood as a testament to the ingenuity, singular vision and lore that surrounds its namesake, Sarah Pardee Winchester (heiress to the Winchester Repeating Arms fortune). Originally known as Llanada Villa, today it stands as an architectural wonder, a time capsule of a bygone era and one of America’s most celebrated haunted mansions. The estate is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a California Historic State Landmark, a San Jose City Landmark, and is one of the leading attractions in the Bay Area. Since tours began in 1923, more than 13 million people from around the world have toured the ornate rooms of the Winchester Mystery House. It has intrigued visitors, scholars, and media from throughout the United States, and around the globe, with its combination of the beautiful and the bizarre, its story of heartbreak, tenacity and invention and its legends of the paranormal. For tickets and additional information, visit www.winchestermysteryhouse.com.

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The following overview lists the admission prices and various discounts and discount codes for a visit to Winchester Mystery House in San Jose . All prices are displayed per age group or reduced rate group. You can also directly book your discounted online ticket for the Winchester Mystery House here, if available, or make a reservation to reserve a timeslot if applicable.

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Winchester Mystery House Ticket Prices (Online – Full-Price)

To tour the Winchester Mansion, general admission Winchester Mystery House Tickets cost $41.99 for adults ages 13 to 64, $34.99 for seniors 65 and up, and $19.99 for kids ages 5 to 12 plus a $3 fee per ticket. Kids 4 and below can tour Winchester Mansion for free.

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WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE DISCOUNT TICKETS

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1: Winchester Mystery House Ticket Discount – $1 Off Any Day Visit

Winchester Mystery House Discount Tickets are available for a dollar less than buying directly from the Winchester Mystery House’s website and are not limited to a weekday visit.

Winchester Mansion discount tickets are available for only $19.99 for kids ages 6 to 12, and $41.99 for adults 13+ . This deal comes with a $2 convenience fee but saves you a dollar per person as they charge a $3 fee if you buy direct.

Winchester Mansion Any Day Discount

• Discount Winchester Mansion Tour for Adults 13+: $44.99 $41.99
• Discount Winchester Mansion Tour for Kids 6 to 12: $22.99 $19.99
• Mansion Tour for Adults and Kids

Note: You don’t need a Winchester Mystery House promo code or discount code to avail of the discount.

2. California Great America + Winchester Mystery House Combo Deal – $73.99

Save over $38 on tickets to Winchester Mystery House and California Great America Theme Park by buying the combo deal. Tickets are valid now and until September 5, 2022. You get 1 general admission to California’s Great America and 1 general admission to Winchester Mystery House for a mansion tour that includes – 1 hour 5 minute guided tour. The package total is only $73.99 compared to $111.99 if you book it separately.

Winchester Mansion Tour + Great America

• Winchester Mansion Tour + California’s Great America Tickets: $111.99 $73.99
• 1 General Admission to California’s Great America
• 1 General Admission to Winchester Mystery House – 1 hr 5 min. Guided Tour

3: Groupon Winchester Mystery House Weekday Discount – 33% Off

Winchester Mystery House Groupon ticket deal is available for only $29.99 to $119.96 for a weekday visit for one, two, three, or a group of four. With these cheap Winchester Mystery House tickets, you save 33% off touring the Winchester Mansion in San Jose, California. Check the deal HERE .

Groupon Winchester Mystery House Discount

• Discount Winchester Mansion Tour for One: $44.99 $29.99
• Discount Winchester Mansion Tour for Two: $89.98 $59.98
• Discount Winchester Mansion Tour for Three: $134.97 $89.97
• Discount Winchester Mansion Tour for Four: $179.96 $119.96
• Weekday Mansion Tour for one, two, three, or four.

Winchester Mystery House

The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California has 160 rooms including 40 bedrooms, 40 staircases, 13 bathrooms, 6 kitchens, 10,000 window panes, 2,000 doors, 52 skylights, 47 fireplaces, three elevators, two basements, and just one shower.

Winchester Mansion Tour

The Winchester Mansion Tour is a guided tour through 110 of the Winchester Mystery House’s 160 rooms. Guests will be able to see the infamous rooms of Sarah’s stately mansion, known around the world as the Winchester Mystery House®, and see the bizarre attributes that give the mysterious mansion its name.

The Winchester Mansion Tour duration is 65 minutes long for the mansion tour. Alot 15 minutes for the gift shop and 15 minutes to tour Sarah Winchester’s Garden.

• 65 Minutes: The Mansion Tour includes 110 of the 160 rooms and showcases some of the most iconic areas of the mansion
• 15 Minutes: The Mansion Tour exits into the Mercantile Gift Shop, shop for souvenirs and purchase your photo with our partner, Mystery Pics.
• 15 Minutes:  Be sure to walk the Victorian Gardens on the Sarah Winchester Garden Tour.

Other Things to do at Winchester Mystery House

• The Explore More Tour – a hard hat tour of the mansion’s darker and mysterious ares including the basement and 3rd floor. $19.99 to $41.99
• Axe Throwing – $24.99 per person
• Escape Room – $19.99 per person
• Seasonal Tours like Febraury Flashlight Tour – $29.99 to $49.99

Winchester Mansion Hours

Winchester Mystery House is open daily except on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day from 10 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 10 AM to 7 PM on weekends.

Winchester Mansion Parking

Winchester Mystery House® offers complimentary parking to guests. Due to nearby construction around Santana Row, parking is limited. Parking is available in the front lot, with an overflow lot across the street (Olsen). There is additional parking at the following:

• Winchester Garage – 350 S. Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128
• 1050 Olin Ave

There are also lockers onsite for guests to put valuables during their tour.

Winchester Mystery House Address

Winchester Mystery House is located at 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128.

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• Discount Winchester Mystery House Any Day Visit – $1 Off
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