Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House This historic 160 room Victorian mansion was built by Sarah Wi******er, heiress to the Wi******er Rifle! Come visit to learn about the history and mystery ✨

This historic, beautiful but bizarre, 160-room Victorian mansion was once the home of Sarah L. Wi******er, heiress to the Wi******er Rifle fortune. Under construction 24-hours a day for 38 years, the mansion has many mysteries inside. There are doors and windows that open onto walls; doors that open to a 10 foot drop into the gardens; stairs which go nowhere; and employees and guests have reported

sightings. It is believed that after the death of her husband and daughter, Mrs. Wi******er was convinced by a medium that continuous building would appease the evil spirits of those killed by the Wi******er rifle, and help her attain eternal life.

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Deadpool & Wolverine & Sheet Ghost πŸ‘»βœ¨
07/24/2024

Deadpool & Wolverine & Sheet Ghost πŸ‘»βœ¨

We will be at Midsummer Scream this Sunday, July 28th! Be sure to swing by our presentation at 1:15pm and join us for an...
07/23/2024

We will be at Midsummer Scream this Sunday, July 28th! Be sure to swing by our presentation at 1:15pm and join us for an exclusive sneak peek of the fourth installment of our spine-chilling immersive experience, UNHINGED. Meet the creative minds behind the haunt and discover what eerie surprises await guests this year!

Passes for Midsummer Scream, July 26-28 at the Long Beach Convention Center, are available now at https://hubs.li/Q02Hz_BK0

07/22/2024

Prepare to scream. A new chapter of Unhinged awaits you this Fall πŸ‘»

More details to be revealed soon... πŸ‘€

Energetic and enthusiastic scare actors who love Halloween and wish to join our spooktacular team for speaking and non-s...
07/20/2024

Energetic and enthusiastic scare actors who love Halloween and wish to join our spooktacular team for speaking and non-speaking roles can apply today for our 2024 Halloween experience! In person auditions will be held on Friday, August 2nd from 4pm to 9pm and Saturday, August 3rd from 12pm to 4pm.

Click here for more details: https://hubs.li/Q02Hl1xT0

Legend has it that Sarah continuously expanded on the house to appease the spirits haunting her, resulting in its maze l...
07/18/2024

Legend has it that Sarah continuously expanded on the house to appease the spirits haunting her, resulting in its maze like design. Guide yourself through the twists and turns of the mansion after dark on our flashlight tour. Will you get lost... or will you find your way out? πŸ”¦βœ¨

Only 9 days away, get your tickets now!

Check out these incredible tattoos that people got to show their love of the mansion! We love seeing how much Wi******er...
07/16/2024

Check out these incredible tattoos that people got to show their love of the mansion! We love seeing how much Wi******er Mystery House means to everyone πŸ–€

Tattoo Artist: 🎨

Only 13 days left until our final flashlight tour of the year! Legend has it that Sarah had a special connection to the ...
07/14/2024

Only 13 days left until our final flashlight tour of the year! Legend has it that Sarah had a special connection to the number 13, which you can see highlighted in various features throughout the house. Was it just by chance, or by design?

See if you can find them all during our self-guided flashlight tour on July 27th πŸ”¦

07/09/2024

Legend has it that Sarah was a spiritual person who hosted nightly seances in this very room πŸ‘» In 2020, a caretaker was recording while closing up for the night and as she said goodbye in the Seance Room, a voice echoed back: "We're all here." 😳

Explore the mansion (including the Seance Room!) after dark, just like Sarah did on our Flashlight TourπŸ”¦ on July 27th!

Only 18 days left to grab your tickets - https://hubs.li/Q02FK0ds0

The lights are out, and spooky vibes are in πŸ”¦ Make sure to join us for our summer Flashlight Tour, happening for one nig...
07/08/2024

The lights are out, and spooky vibes are in πŸ”¦ Make sure to join us for our summer Flashlight Tour, happening for one night only. Don't miss out or you will be left in the dark... literally!

Wishing you a happy 4th of July πŸŽ‡
07/04/2024

Wishing you a happy 4th of July πŸŽ‡

We're floating on cloud nine thanks to all of you! Thank you for celebrating our birthday with us 🎈 ******erMysteryHouse...
07/01/2024

We're floating on cloud nine thanks to all of you! Thank you for celebrating our birthday with us 🎈 ******erMysteryHouseDay

Happy  ******erMysteryHouseDay!Did you know that last year, June 30th was proclaimed as Wi******er Mystery House Day in ...
06/30/2024

Happy ******erMysteryHouseDay!

Did you know that last year, June 30th was proclaimed as Wi******er Mystery House Day in the city of San Jose by the mayor?

For 101 years we have welcomed visitors from all over the world to explore the fascinating mansion built by Sarah Wi******er! Thank you for being a part of our history and for your continued support. Only 99 years left until our time capsule gets opened! πŸ•°οΈ

We’re muffin’ excited to celebrate our birthday with YOU this weekend! Our age is definitely showing though, because the...
06/29/2024

We’re muffin’ excited to celebrate our birthday with YOU this weekend! Our age is definitely showing though, because there wasn’t a cake big enough to handle 101 candles. Luckily, .bakery came through with enough cupcakes for everyone!

Join us for a tour today or tomorrow to enjoy our apricot birthday cupcake 🧁

Summer plans? Wi******er Mystery House βœ”οΈ We are celebrating our 101st birthday this weekend - stop on by and take a tou...
06/27/2024

Summer plans? Wi******er Mystery House βœ”οΈ We are celebrating our 101st birthday this weekend - stop on by and take a tour!

This weekend is our 101st birthday and we are partnering with a local favorite, Peter's Bakery, to celebrate! All guests...
06/25/2024

This weekend is our 101st birthday and we are partnering with a local favorite, Peter's Bakery, to celebrate! All guests this Saturday and Sunday will receive a vanilla cupcake with apricot frosting during their visit in honor of Sarah's blooming orchards and her estate πŸŽ‚

The Front Parlor - the perfect place to cozy up by the fire and view the front gardens of the estate πŸ•―οΈ
06/24/2024

The Front Parlor - the perfect place to cozy up by the fire and view the front gardens of the estate πŸ•―οΈ

A flashback to the entrance of Wi******er Mystery House in 1941 πŸ“Έ
06/21/2024

A flashback to the entrance of Wi******er Mystery House in 1941 πŸ“Έ

A magical view of Wi******er Mystery House ✨
06/18/2024

A magical view of Wi******er Mystery House ✨

Happy Father's Day from Wi******er Mystery House!Pictured: Sarah's ranch foreman, John Hansen, and his son, Carl.
06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day from Wi******er Mystery House!

Pictured: Sarah's ranch foreman, John Hansen, and his son, Carl.

Flashing back to the view of the estate post-1906 earthquake, concealed by lush greenery when seen from across the stree...
06/14/2024

Flashing back to the view of the estate post-1906 earthquake, concealed by lush greenery when seen from across the street πŸŒ²πŸ”­

I will take a table for two in the Grand Ballroom, please πŸ½οΈπŸ•―οΈ
06/12/2024

I will take a table for two in the Grand Ballroom, please πŸ½οΈπŸ•―οΈ

Looking to explore more of the mansion? Join our Explore More Tour, available daily. You get to explore well known rooms...
06/10/2024

Looking to explore more of the mansion? Join our Explore More Tour, available daily. You get to explore well known rooms like the Basement and Witches Cap, but also rooms never before opened to the public, like the Gable Room and Head Housekeepers Room. πŸ—οΈ

A look through the shrubs at the South Turret before the 1906 earthquake, where you'll find the Door to Nowhere - look c...
06/07/2024

A look through the shrubs at the South Turret before the 1906 earthquake, where you'll find the Door to Nowhere - look closely to spot it! 🌳

Reminiscing on our spooky Halloween festivities from last year. We can't wait for the magic to happen again in just a fe...
06/05/2024

Reminiscing on our spooky Halloween festivities from last year. We can't wait for the magic to happen again in just a few months! πŸŽƒ

The magic of golden hour at the sun porch β˜€οΈπŸŒΏ
06/03/2024

The magic of golden hour at the sun porch β˜€οΈπŸŒΏ

Happy Pride Month from Wi******er Mystery House πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
06/01/2024

Happy Pride Month from Wi******er Mystery House πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Honoring and remembering all who served this Memorial Day ❀️
05/27/2024

Honoring and remembering all who served this Memorial Day ❀️

The front doors are officially open for our Explore More Tour ✨πŸšͺ Step through them yourself on this exploration as you s...
05/25/2024

The front doors are officially open for our Explore More Tour ✨πŸšͺ Step through them yourself on this exploration as you see more, learn more, and experience more of Wi******er Mystery House! Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02y0Z4S0

The Explore More Tour kicks off TOMORROW! We will be unlocking the oldest room in the house for you to enter and explore...
05/24/2024

The Explore More Tour kicks off TOMORROW! We will be unlocking the oldest room in the house for you to enter and explore πŸ—οΈ

12/05/2023

Step inside the Wi******er Mystery House and be enchanted by the twinkling lights, stunning decorations, and festive cheer πŸŽ„βœ¨

Address

525 S Wi******er Boulevard
San Jose, CA
95128

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14082472000

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The Wi******er Mystery House is the beautiful but bizarre mansion built by Sarah Pardee Wi******er, heiress of the Wi******er Repeating Arms fortune. Construction began in 1884, and didn’t stop for 38 years until her death in 1922. The architectural wonder and historic landmark in San Jose, CA was once the personal residence of the tragedy-ridden Mrs. Wi******er.

Haunted and tortured by the spirits of Wi******er Rifle victims, Mrs. Wi******er moved to California and built the dizzying Victorian-style structure with many odd and mysterious features. Doors that open to walls, stairways that lead to the ceiling, and many more oddities in the massive mansion. Featuring 160 rooms, 52 skylights, 47 stairways and fireplaces, 17 chimneys, 13 bathrooms, and 6 kitchens, the mansion is a staggering 24,000 square feet.

The mysteries and more are what has drawn over 12 million guests to visit the Wi******er Mystery HouseTM since it opened to the public in 1923.

Wi******er Mystery HouseTM offers daily β€œMansion Tours” that guide guests through the famed areas of the house, and a deeper inside-look of the house on the β€œExplore More Tour”, which travels through areas that have been off-limits to the public for 90-years. Visit www.winchestermysteryhouse.com for more information.



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