Glensheen 2.2

Introducing the mobile enhancement for your self-guided tour experience at Glensheen!

With the Glensheen app paired with your smartphone, you have the flexibility to personalize your exploration of the mansion's General Admission areas. As you stroll through the estate, your phone will discreetly notify you via vibration when you approach sections brimming with interesting facts and details.

General Admission Tour:

• The Glensheen app accompanies you on a journey through the magnificent Main Floor, showcasing striking rooms like the Reception and Living Rooms. It then leads you to the Second Floor, home to the women's bedrooms, guiding you through the Servants' Quarters. You'll return to the Main Floor to admire popular spaces such as the Breakfast Room, before descending to the Lower Level to explore additional family and servant areas.

Interactive Map:

• Navigating a 39-room mansion can be a challenge, but fear not. Glensheen’s interactive map is there to assist you along every step of your self-guided adventure. The map highlights the room you're currently in, ensuring you stay on track.
• And for those seeking practical information like finding public restrooms, our detailed map has you covered!

Audio Tour:

• If you prefer absorbing information through listening, our comprehensive audio tour is tailored for you. Narrated by Glensheen's knowledgeable staff—many of whom are enthusiastic University of Minnesota Duluth students—the audio tour provides insights into favorite rooms and captivating stories of the estate.

About Glensheen:

• Nestled on Lake Superior's shore, Glensheen stands as Minnesota’s most visited historic home. Spanning a 12-acre estate adorned with gardens and bridges, this iconic 39-room mansion showcases remarkable 20th-century craftsmanship, narrating tales of Duluth's history and the esteemed Congdon family.
• Glensheen is a treasured property of the University of Minnesota.

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