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Emlen Physick Estate
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1048 Washington StCape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-5404
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 3:30 pm
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
4 reviews for Emlen Physick Estate
4 reviews in English
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Review from Lindsay C.
Sacramento, CA
9/28/2010
I loved this tour and the house. I think I had particular interest in it because my mother is a docent at a Victorian mansion in CA. First, I think the guided tour was super affordable at only $10 for a 45 minutes + tour. Our adorable guide, Ginger, was very knowledgeable. She knows the estate's history very well and included lots of little trivia and pointed out details that were fascinating! Ginger helped to paint the picture and create the story of the people who lived in the house and the culture of the time... we really did feel like we stepped back in time. Although they have modified the house to show all aspect of the home, including the 3rd floor which they do not show, I felt like they gave a great view of the transitions and redecoration of the estate. I highly recommend this tour... particularly with Ginger. :)
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Review from Eric W.
11/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
While the tour was interesting, I did not really learn that much. Beautiful stuff without much context.
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Review from Kristin B.
Westwood, NJ
7/27/2008
I FINALLY took a tour of the estate on my last trip to Cape May. I had been to tea at the Twinings Tearoom twice and had never gotten the chance to take a tour. I love architecture and history and the Physick Estate had it all! I will go back every time I'm in Cape May even if nothing changes!!!
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Review from Amanda Y.
Brooklyn, NY
7/26/2010
The guided tour costs $10 and lasts about 40 minutes. The guide was very knowledgeable and it's obvious he knows the estate's history very well. Once you walk into the house, you really do feel like you stepped back in time. The only 2 disappointing things are we were only allowed to see the first and second floors, and photography was prohibited. Other than that, if you enjoy touring houses I'd recommend it.
Specialties
A visit to the Physick Estate today offers a look back at our Victorian past as evidenced by its architecture, decorative arts, customs, and the lives of one particular Cape May family, the Physicks.
Emlen Physick Jr., his widowed mother, Frances Ralston, and his maiden aunt Emilie Parmentier moved into their home when it was completed in 1879.The Physicks' distinctive home illustrates their changing tastes as well as the particulars of the Victorian lifestyle in Cape May.
Discover "Victorian Health and Fitmess"-- the special theme for 2011-2012 that looks at the ways Victorians contributed to today's popular sports and the advent of medicine and nursing as modern professions, as well as public health, patent medicines and health foods.
History
Established in 1970
The Emlen Physick Estate was saved from the wrecker's ball by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). MAC was formed in 1970 and now operates the 18-room restored mansion as Cape May's only Victorian house museum.
