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    Cristal R.

    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.

    Cheyanne B.

    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!

    Sara M.

    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!

    Apryl P.

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

    Luinelly L.

    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.

    Alex L.

    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.

    Lori R.

    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.

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    Beth L.

    This was an interesting tour. Our guide, Kevin did a great job going over the history and owners of the house. Do plan ahead as we thought we'd just show up and go however their tours do sell out. We planned to go to the 1pm tour but had to go to the 2pm instead. If you park in the garage next door which normally cost $12 then they will validate your parking. I paid $3. Anyways great tour. Highly recommend.

    Demetria W.

    I always love to see staples in different cities/countries I visit. This just so happens to be one. While exploring the area, my family came across this museum and noted it down for a place to visit. This is one of the last Victorian homes in the area, and is so pretty to look at. Once you pay the admission fee, which is not that much - ended up being $20 for my mom, niece and me - you are taken on the guided tour. One thing I especially liked about this house was they had the original items the family used, not replicas. While touring through the house, you are to stay on the red carpet and not wander off into the area. Nothing can be touched and no flash photography to preserve the artifacts. The tour guide was able to touch some things, but she made sure none of us did. The house is 3 stories, but we only had access to 2. The architecture of the building is pretty cool. They didn't have air conditioning back then, so they had to build in a way to keep rooms cool. The doors leading outside are also intriguing. I would love to have one of those. The surrounding buildings also are antiques as they have items from the 1900's. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the family, which is always helpful on a tour. Definitely a must see if in the area!

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    Sebastian M.

    This is a must for all you retrophiliacs! I came here on a Wednesday afternoon and did the tour with Katie. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about speaking for the house and the families who lived there. Once you are inside, it truly feels like time has stopped and a tour of 45 minutes feels like 5 minutes when there's so much to see and talk about. I enjoyed how I was able to ask any questions and really interact within the tour. P.S. My favorite object of the House is the portrait of a woman. You'll see why!

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