Rosson House Museum

Excellent experience! I would always pass this house and even attended a Vegan event right next door a few years back. I finally had the opportunity to enter inside! This house is not haunted it's historic. I know they have Seance for halloween and I would love to try it. Your is 60 min long and if you have AAA you get a small discount $14 each ticket, just show your id at the information desk. Debbie was our your guide she was amazing and explained how the family loved and this was the last historic house on the block left.

This historical home offers about a 30 minute guided tour that goes into detail about the origins of the home and all of the families that have lived there. It has such a unique, archaic atmosphere that is absolutely breathtaking, and I could feel the real character of the home. I very much enjoyed this tour and would go again! Make sure to park in the parking garage that is next to it to avoid being late to your tour!

I love all things Victorian and was so excited to see this Museum. We dropped everything and drove as fast as we could to make it to the tour. We parked in the parking garage and got our parking ticket validated which didn't end up working and we had to pay full price always. The gentleman that sold the ticket also was the tour guide. He was not very personable or nice when I tried to make a joke. He was all work. We waited for a bit and then met him at the front door. He let us in and then locked us in. I'll be honest, if you are claustrophobic this may be a very difficult tour to go thru. The panic set in, but I tried to remain calm. It does not help that the air is very hot as well, true to the Victorian no A.C. times. Now I will say its also a bit awkward because the spaces to stand are small and there are other people on the tour trying to look at everything. You are allowed only on the maroon carpet to keep the integrity of the place. As for the home itself. It is very beautiful. I loved the decor, the family's history and all the small details. All of that makes the tour worth it. If you are an enthusiast, you won't be disappointed. So we went downstairs of the home and saw the kitchen and the tour ended abruptly. There was no forewarning that was the last room. He literally pulls up a door and says, "well thanks for coming." We all looked at each shocked and stood around confused. I am giving you that warning now. Otherwise, this is a great tour and we left feeling that was the best $15 a ticket spent.

This place was awesome! I love exploring the history of state 48 and all who came before me.The grounds are beautiful and well kept. Lots to see and explore. Great restaurants nearby and the most helpful staff & guides; happy to answer our questions along the way.We bought tickets online and showed about 45 minutes before our tour. It was a good thing we did cause there was so much to read & see in the visitor center.From there we met our guide (a nice man from NY) who showed us a great time! This house is huge, filled with so many great stories & sights and it was a real treat to see how people lived 100+ years ago. Even in the heat of summer, it was very comfortable inside and the complimentary bottled water before was also appreciated. If you're looking for an afternoon of learning, good food & fun - you won't be disappointed. Discounted parking was a nice surprise too!

Came for a tour during our visit to Phoenix. Noelle was a great tour guide. The house was beautiful!

If you're looking to do something new, fun and that doesn't eat up a lot of time, then this is a great option. What better way to step back in time then with a tour of the Rossen House.Built in 1895, this house has a lot of stories to tell. Located in Heritage Square, this fully restored Queen Anne Victorian house is now a museum that takes you back to the early days of Phoenix.It's a beautiful home that at one point almost didn't make it. But fortunately it survived thanks to those who care about the city, the history and preserving an authentic piece of the past. No, this will not be torn down, like many other spots, for condos or an apartment complex. The Rossen House is here to stay.Well worth it, this tour is about an hour long. The tour guide, Sarah, is an encyclopedia of information about the house and the history of Phoenix as well. She walked us through the house explaining each room and the items in incredible detail. What sticks out most was the scent. Even wearing my mask I could smell that 1800s scent which adds to the mystery of it all. My favorite part was Dr. Rossen's office. This is the kind of place you would love to stay the night in, having a delicious dinner at the dinner table, then retiring to the study to have some tea and read. No TV, no radio, no cell.

This is a nice, non-expensive way to spend an hour or so. We enjoy touring historical homes, and this was quite interesting. We bought tickets at the little store, then waited about 20 minutes for the tour. It was a pretty good tour, although I will say that our guide made us a bit uncomfortable. For instance, she seemed perturbed that none of us had heard of whatever their most recent exhibit was. Uh, we're from out of town, we hadn't even heard of the Rosson House itself til we got here and were looking for something touristy to do. Not a big deal though, it was still fun to look through the doctor's house, and the price was right.

Phoenix - you are a spicy little city. This late summer day was no exception. With our original plans of visiting the nearby Science Museum crushed (free museum day brings out every family, apparently) and our unwillingness to stand in a 100 person deep line in the 110* heat, we mosied over to The Rosson House Museum. I'll admit, at this point, we were just seeking out air conditioning. The kind lady manning the ticket counter enticed us to take the tour, and well, me being a historical and architectural snob, we agreed. With my triple A card and the BF being a teacher we were able to snag a nice discount on the ticket price. I think it was $16 total. The tour was WELL worth braving the heat. If you have any interest in Phoenix history or historical buildings you will love this. Our tour guide (whose name escapes me, but had an enviable handle-bar mustache) was one of the best tour guides I've had in a while. He was informative, patient, and hilarious!We enjoyed learning about the doctor, his family, and checking out the renovated home. This should be a must-stop for any tourist. Make sure to check out the pizzeria and bar around the corner in the historical homes, too!

Beautiful home! Takes you back many years. I love how it was setup and our guide gave us cool historic facts and details.

Jessica, the tour guide for our evening excursion, truly impressed us with her wealth of knowledge about the region. We were excited about exploring the house at night, but unfortunately, we later found out that tours are only available during the daytime. It would have been better if this detail had been mentioned on the website. Therefore, if you're interested in taking a leisurely walk late at night in the hopes of touring the house, you'll need to opt for a daytime visit instead. It doesn't quite compare to the magic of a nighttime tour experience.