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Glencoe Mansion: Museum & Gallery

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Charming house museum in historic surrounds featuring tours, exhibits & period furnishings. People often mention tour, history, home, museum, family, Radford,


Address

600 Unruh Dr, Radford, VA 24141, United States

Website

glencoemuseum.org

Contact

+1 540-731-5031

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (85 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 1 to 4 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Sandra J. 5 years ago on Google • 99 reviews
    We had a great time exploring the museum and learning more about the local history. A self guided tour is available via the Uniguide app. so bring your headphones. Also enjoy artwork and jewelry from local artists in the gallery and a nice little visitor's center with information about other attractions near by.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Energetic V. 10 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    We had an unbelievable guide Sharon Taylor she was so knowledgeable and very welcoming. My girls loved her and very rich history. We will visit again in the future. Thank you Sharon 🙏🏽♥️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Becca 5 years ago on Google • 373 reviews
    My family really had an absolutely wonderful time visiting the Glencoe mansion museum. The house/mansion itself was beautiful and full of history. The furnishings and decorative items were also lovely, and some are even pieces owned by the original home owners many years ago. The host and hostess were both very friendly, and the host has a wealth of knowledge about the house and the period, and can answer any questions you have.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lindsey b. 6 years ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Anyone interested in VA history will love Glencoe. After living in Radford for years I randomly popped into the museum one day out of curiosity and was so happy I did. I liked that the staff let me explore the upper levels of the home on my own and at my own pace, and were promptly ready to start the tour as soon as I came downstairs. My tour guide was amazing and is such a knowledgeable man! I so enjoyed his tour and loved talking with him about other historical gems around Radford. Also, the home itself is so well preserved with tons of interesting exhibits, it was truly a walk through local history! I couldn't stop looking at everything and indulging in my nerdy love of history!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donna H. 3 years ago on Google • 9 reviews
    I grew up in the Radford area, although I haven't lived there in decades. I was recently back visiting family and drove by this building, which I'd driven by thousands of times prior to its conversion to a museum. We decided to drop in and have a look. And what a wonderful hour we spent there! The young man who was on site stepped away from his other duties to give us a tour. We learned about the house itself, the family who lived there, which led right into a history of the town since the family includes some of the common names in the area. They have been able to acquire some of the original furnishings from the family's time, and they have access to some original writings which will allow them to further expand on the exhibits. For someone who wanted to learn more about the area in which I grew up, this was a perfect stop. Even if you're not from the area, though, this is worth an hour of your time. Small Southern towns always have great stories to tell!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tamara F. 2 years ago on Google • 334 reviews
    Excellent your of the home/museum by our tour guide Scott. Beautiful home.

  • 5/5 Amber C. 1 year ago on Google • 218 reviews
    Phenomenal tour guide, great detail and very engaging with our small group. Free admission but there is a donation box. I highly recommend this stop, a great example of well off family estates. There is a lift for access to 2 of the 3 floors.

  • 5/5 Kevin W. 10 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Wonderful experience here. Very true to the period with many original pieces. Restored beautifully. Our docent had actually been in the home several times as a young girl. We were the only two for that tour so got some personal details and even serenaded by her playing the original piano. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 M M. 8 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    This is a small museum in Radford, Virginia close to I81 but they are very worth the look. No set fee; they rely on donations but easily worth $5 a head. Period furnishings throughout and a really nice carved, square piano. I know I'd never seen one. It's a beautiful piece. If you're looking for a nice place to take a break from driving, it's a nice place to visit and Radford has lots of eateries.

  • 5/5 Suzy S. 9 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    This was a nice stop to learn a little about Radford history. They provided a free tour of the home with a knowledgeable tour guide. He was able to answer any question and provided interesting details about the house and the family.

  • 4/5 Robert R. 6 months ago on Google
    Great event with lots of visitors and great vendors. Edit: Mary Ingles Draper event today, my wife and I enjoyed the entertainment, vendors and historical activities.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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