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Rothschild House Opening

Rothschild House 418 Taylor Street, Port Townsend, WA

Saturday, April 29, 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the Rothschild House Free, no registration required but donations are appreciated! Join us for a special reopening celebration of the 1868 Rothschild House with an open house and picnic! Come celebrate the unique objects within the home, our wonderful public lands, and stories of the Rothschild family! Bring a picnic, take in the views from the bluff, enjoy lawn games (croquet, anybody?), and tour this very special 154-year-old house. This free event will kick off our 2023 season at the Rothschild House. Regular open hours will be 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Fridays and Saturdays starting May 5. Visit our historic houses page for more information about the house and the Rothschild family, plus accessibility and parking information to help you plan your visit.

Rothschild House Opening Weekend

The 1868 Rothschild House Museum is reopening for the season! Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 11:00AM – 4:00PM FREE Admission Join us for a special reopening celebration of the 1868 Rothschild House, happening in conjunction with the weekend of the Victorian Festival. Come celebrate the unique objects within the home, our wonderful public lands, and the Rothschild family! Bring a picnic, take in the views from the bluff, and tour this very special 156-year-old house. Admission will be free all weekend with no registration required, but donations are welcome. On Friday, April 26, we will host a special Open House from 3PM – 4PM with live music and lawn games (croquet, anybody?), where docents and Rothschild family descendants will be on hand to share stories about this special home. Accessibility House interior is two levels that are only accessible by stairs. Grounds are all at street level. Parking & Restrooms Limited free parking is available onsite. There are no restrooms at the Rothschild House; please plan accordingly. Uptown streets may be congested during Saturday farmers markets, festivals, and parades. Visit jchsmusuem.org for more information about the house, the family, and how to plan your visit.