Douglas Mansion Reviews

The small video that they show you is very informative and gives you a lot of info to think about when you are walking around the town.

It won't take too long to tour this museum, located in the former mansion of a local mining magnate. Upstairs is devoted to showing tools used in the local mines. There's also a very nice display of fluorescent rocks in a small room shielded by some very heavy velvet curtains. This is a good introduction to Jerome and its history.

Building used to be the Douglas family mansion, which has converted into a museum (i.e., Jerome State Historic Park). Mansion has an amazing view of Jerome and the surrounding area below the hill. Building is well maintained, and it's interesting to see the much of the original architecture.

Although we entered the mansion we decided to visit another time due to time constraints. Very beautiful interior, well preserved.

The Douglas Mansion is a great introduction to the history of Jerome and mining. I agree with the previous reviewer that period furniture and other personal items would have been very interesting, but we could still imagine the family living in this beautiful home. DO NOT MISS the 28 minute film -- the history of Jerome told in an entertaining story with old photographs. The 3D model of the town of Jerome and the mines underneath is also very interesting. Definitely worth a visit.

Traveling from Charlotte NC, this venue was included as part of our tour itinerary. Interesting home that has been turned into a museum. Beautiful view of surrounding vistas. A must for history buffs if you are in the area. Interesting displays and short video of history of this one time mining town.

The mansion is the primary attraction of the park, and we found it very interesting. Unfortunately we only had about 40 minutes to explore, which is not enough to discover everything, so I recommend people allow a little more time.

This was an interesting place. Appreciate that the mansion is largely untouched, with a mix of original furnishings and other historical items from the history of Jerome.

This home built on site has a great history and the exhibits are worth while viewing. The views are also very good and gives one the impression of how much copper was taken out of this area

We thoroughly enjoyed this museum with the interesting history video prior to going into town for lunch and touring. Jerome is amazing.

Great place to go to learn about Jerome. The staff is so friendly and I would go back again! It is a walk around a read for yourself type of place. It may not be the most exciting place for young ones to go to, but teens and adults will enjoy it. It is also a great place for you to take a great picture of the town of Jerome. Special place to visit.

It’s located inside the Jerome Historical park where the only other item of interest is the Little Daisy Mine’s shaft, deeper than the Empire State building in NYC. Admission is only $7, less for children, and it’s well worth it. There is a very interesting history talk, about half an hour and a movie, same length. The mining museum on Main St. sells the movie. Tons of historical photographs, mining equipment and memories, memories, memories. Memories of times gone and people who were doers, instead of talkers… While you might not be able to keep all your Douglases straight, you’ll enjoy every minute of the visit. Suficce it to say that the Third one built the mansion and the Forth, being, well, forth generation in the money, donated it to the state to be turned into a mining museum glorifying the story of the Douglas family. If history is your thing, plan to spend at least two hours here.
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Had a great time. Beautiful views. Interesting area to explore. Lots to look at in the mansion and the front desk clerk was nice and friendly. They had scorpions in a tank to look at as well.

This was an unplanned stop, but glad we did. The collection of photos depicting the old mines and historic Jerome were very interesting. There is a cool collection of old mine artifacts and some neat geology background. Worth a visit. Plan for an hour or so.

We have lived in AZ for almost 19 years and visited Jerome from the 1980's and had never been here before. It is well worth the admission. The house itself is quite amazing and the way the museum signage and descriptions are very well done. A great collection signage, rocks, minerals, paintings and period rooms and furniture.
A must visit for history buffs...

Interesting place to visit while in Arizona. Definitely have to have a strong stomach for the drive.

The mansion houses the history of the area. The exhibits show the history of the mining era and both towns (Jerome and Clarkdale), linked by their relationship with the United Verde Copper Co.

The Douglas mansion is gorgeous, and full of cool furnishings, photos, geological information. It is a good representation of life during the mining era. Great view of Jerome from here.

The 1/2 hour film about Jerome's colorful boomtown history runs twice an hour and is well worth watching as a fun primer to visiting the town.

Quick stop here at the state park after tooling around the town for a while.

Wish we had visited the state park BEFORE walking the town.

Lots of history on the copper mining that was fascinating! Watch the 20m movie FOR SURE.

This is a good start to your day in Jerome. The movie is worth seeing. I would get this done early because there are a lot of shops/bars/restaurants to see. The view from here are fantastic. This is for adults who really care about history. Honestly, I would not take kids as they will not enjoy it.

If you're interested in the early mining days of Jerome this is an excellent historical overview. Lots of pictures and exhibits.

This was the mansion of the mine owner and it is now a museum. The little video is worth watching and it explains the rise and fall of Jerome. There is a lot to see both inside and out. The views of the valley are unobstructed by power lines.

The interesting displays sheltered us during a hail storm. The video is very informative and entertaining.

Plenty of parking after the crazy drive on the narrow twisty road to Jerome, worth $7 bucks a head to visit?....Nope

A part of Jerome Historical State Park. A must visit before heading into Jerome. Gives you a great appreciation of what Jerome once was.

Lots of history. Very informative and beautifully preserved. Originally from new Mexico and never heard of this place before. It is very remote. The people are friendly and helpful. It is amazing to find detailed such history so well preserved. I would have to recommend to everyone.

Great place to get an overview of the history of Jerome,before you walk the town. Learn about the mines, the people that worked them the scoundrels that owned them and the impact on the town. The big white J on the mountain above the town was first placed there by the class of 1921 Jerome High School

We knew nothing about Jerome prior to entering the museum. We stumbled across the town on our way from Vegas to Cottonwood on Highway 89A one evening. We had no idea we were in store for so many curves and were amazed when we saw this quaint town on the side of the mountain.

This is a great state museum. It provides an extensive history of the copper mining industry in Jerome and some of it's major players. Although I admittedly feel asleep during the video on the town, what I heard was interesting. We spent about an hour to an hour and a half here and enjoyed ourselves.

I would make this your first stop when going to Jerome. This museum gives a nice overview of the history of the town, the mining business and the Douglas family. There is a cute and informative film that gives a nice summary. The views from this location are phenomenal!

Mansion, museum...yes to all. This is a great place and not to miss while in Jerome. Nice history of the copper mining industry during the early 1900's and the mansion with the tech during that time was remarkabe to say the least.

When you are heading uphill towards Jerome look out for the Brown Sign pointing to the right and head straight to this State Park Museum. There is a very good short film explaining the history of the town. This certainly helped us understand what we seeing when we wandered around Jerome later in the morning. The museum has a nice collection;in particular we liked the cupboard filled with rock specimens that you could see both under normal lighting and uv.

Went to the Jerome State Historic Park otherwise known as the Douglas Mansion. Wow, very impressive. I knew nothing about the area and the mining history and I also am not one for museums or historic / educational stops while I'm on a relaxing vacation. I was traveling with friends who wanted to go there so I went along of course. And, I am so happy that I did. Every inch of the mansion was immaculately maintained and you can go from room to room and read about the history. They also have a little video to sit in that tells you all about historic Jerome and how it came to be. It was truly fascinating and I would totally go there again and recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

There was a great movie inside he mansion that made the mansion the perfect 1st stop in Jerome. The movie summarized the town's interesting interesting history, the boom and bust fortunes of its inhabitants more about the gems and minerals in the area than I ever thought I needed to know.

Just go and check it out! Super cool! Great for adults. Probably kinda boring for young kids. We enjoyed it very much!

If you are Jerome, visit the past. The movie of the story of Jerome is very well done. The artifacts brings the work and the way of life into prospective. Super place.

The Douglas Mansion sits high on a hill in Jerome above the Little Daisy copper mine. In 1912 James S Douglas purchased and developed the Little Daisy Mine and built the mansion as a house for his family and a hotel for mining officials and investors and designed to impress with its wine cellar, billiard room as examples. You cannot miss the mansion as you drive in to Jerome . It is now a museum.

Beautiful building with an amazing view of Jerome from just below the hill.
The 30 minute video telling the story of Jerome is interesting for adults and kids of all ages. It’s a great place to stop on your way to Jerome. Plan to spend about an hour.
They have the Junior Ranger program here for younger kids that was really fun for my granddaughter (8). They even have a swearing in ceremony by the Ranger with a badge.

a great first stop to learn a bit of history of the mining town, then ghost town and now a great tourist stop and shop for many things, Southwest native jewelry, pottery, a cold brew with a great band playing some great rock.
We are going back again next month when our daughter's family flies down.

The park rangers at the mansion were able to answer almost every one of our questions, and we had quite a few. Nice and clean facilities, from the picnic area to the restrooms.

Nice movie to give you background on Mr. Douglas and the mining community. Beautiful views of the valley below. Would have liked to see the house as a furnished house instead of a museum, though.

The video is the highlight of this attraction. It recounts the history of Jerome and it's mining past through the eyes of a 'ghost'. Cute and informative. The house is currently being refurbished but that doesn't take away from the touring. Def visit before visiting the town of Jerome.

You will learn so much about the mining in the Jerome area, this place should not be overlooked in your travels. Nice views, excellent self-guided tour of the Mansion and a great educational experience for all ages.

We visited the Douglas Mansion in our recent trip to Arizona. if you go to the mining "ghost" town of Jerome (and you really, really should!), be sure to take time to visit this historic site. We were fortunate in our visit to come upon a museum volunteer who gives free, impromptu lectures about the history of the home, the two major mines, and the city. He was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. The home has many great artifacts and photos about the history of the mines and the town. This is a MUST visit for people who go to Jerome.

This museum was a joy to visit. The items on display were very well-organized. It wasn't overrun by stuff that was just old but not very interesting. Maybe because this is a state-run museum, there seems to be funds available to do it well.

The rock room was GREAT! Don't miss the glow-in-the dark minerals in the small room on the side.

When you are upstairs, be sure to peek into the mansion's bathroom and check out all the built in cupboards.

I highly recommend everyone watch the short (half an hour or so) documentary about Jerome shown in the master bedroom. I learned a LOT from that video. When you arrive, ask the ranger when the next showing starts.

History and great items to see. It's a must see place if you're in Jerome. It's easy to navigate and nice videos. You can get through it in an hour if you have to or take a bit longer.

In such a small town you have to see it all. The history of the town is interesting and it goes over it all. Love the old historic photos.

We especially liked the professionally made movie on Jerome..ghosts and all. Felt like we knew a lot about Jerome when we left the museum. Great displays inside and out. The views from the porch are super! On a hot August afternoon it was a respite.

This should be your first stop in Jerome. It gives you amazing history and oversight of the community. Take the time to watch the 30 minute film, it is worth it. The building is beautiful and the exhibits are very well done. The view from the site is great!

Very interesting history of the mine and the town. I especially enjoyed seeing the movie and there was lots of memorabilia to see. It gave me an appreciation of where the town was at one time in history.

Definitely do this before going into Jerome. It gives a great picture of what it was and what it is. So many changes... The building itself is very interesting and the view is spectacular. If you are going to Jerome, do not miss this. and by all means watch the video -- not only informative but very entertaining.

Stop here first before going any further into Jerome. Pay the 5.00, go thru the museum and Watch the 30 minute video on the history of the town. It will truly make you appreciate the town! The view from grounds is nice too.

The park includes the mansion but to tour the mansion and see the video, you need to pay a fee. It was $7 for adults and honestly, I think that was about $2 too much but I understand they need to cover their expenses.

The opening video offers a good insight on the boom and bust of the town and makes you more aware of the volatile nature of this landscape.

The mansion itself has some interesting artifacts and tidbits but rooms have been repurposed so you lose some of the feel it as an actual house. It is beautiful none the less and offers views up the hill and down into the valley.

I don't regret having done it. I think it would have been hard to get the real flavor of the area without it.

This is part of Jerome State Park, and has just reopened after an extensive renovation. It's lovely, historic and has some world class mineral specimens and a knowledgeable Park staff who can answer questions about the Park, Mansion or area in general.

Take a picnic lunch, they have a nice picnic area with tables, green grass and even some shade. View alone is worth the trip!

If you visit Jerome, you must visit this museum. It was our first stop so we really had background for other attractions in this very well preserved mining town. Although our grandchildren were not with us, I think 10 years+ would do ok.

We enjoyed this excursion from our home base of Scottsdale, the drive out there was beautiful. The breeze at the mansion was unexpectedly refreshing and the view was great. We enjoyed the video and tour, it was worth the drive, just a beautiful place.

The Douglas mansion is somewhat interesting and gives some background on the history of copper mining in the area. Takes about half an hour to see.

Great piece of history to experience. Rooms are big with a mix of Jerome history and the house history in it.

A great museum with lots of information about copper mining. This was largest copper mine in the country and provided copper from pennies to wiring. It also has great models showing the mine shafts and depths. Great history.

Part of State Park and a fee per person to visit. Rooms of the original mansion now house museum displays. Only a couple of rooms have the original furniture and use such as a bedroom and a bathroom. Museum is quite nice with lots of displays of mining techniques and other historical information on the town.

A good place to learn the history of the town. I would make this your first stop! Pretty boring for children though.

The Douglas Mansion is the main feature of the Jerome State Historic Park. This is well worth the stop. It is a self-guided tour of the mansion and there is a 30-minute film about the history of Jerome, AZ. The views are also spectacular looking north towards Sedona. Unlike the rest of Jerome, parking here is easy.

Douglas Mansion is well worth a visit if you're interested in learning about the history of the town of Jerome, the mining industry of the late 19th and early 20th century, and the Yavapai Black Hills area. Be sure to take in the short documentary video, narrated by a friendly ghost. The views from the mansion are absolutely stunning.

Great place to walk through time. The history and details are outstanding - been to Jerome many times and can not believe it took us this long to get here! The diaramma of the tunnels and how the earth shifts was terrific!

We took the Chino and Prescott Valley route from Henderson NV and climbed the winding path up the mountain coming out in Jerome AZ. It was quite an adventure if you can take the rollercoaster route and providing the weather is fair. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon but will like take that trail only once. Jerome is a friendly and Artsy town built on the side of the Mountain.

Visited February 2016

The Douglas mansion was very interesting. The view from the house is beautiful. It is a part of the state park.

This Mansion is actually a museum dedicated to the history of Jerome and the surrounding area. It is filled with artifacts from the mining industry and really describes the details of everyday life back then. The mansion is huge and has a lot of really interesting photos and models of everything from the mines to what was in the medicine cabinet. I would recommend plenty of time to visit this site as there is a lot to see.

This was originally the stately home of the Douglas family. The high ceilings are amazing. The gardens outdoors are nicely kept, and the old cars in the stable/garage are restored nicely. Well worth the $5 admission, and has plenty of history explained inside. Clean bathrooms too. Some original furniture inside too, all in all a good visit.

The Douglas Mansion, also known as Jerome State Historic Park, offers a good overview of the history of mining in and around quirky, hilly Jerome. A diorama offers a 3D view of the two major mines, while the photos, artifacts and exhibits chronicle the major figures and events in Jerome's history. A 30-minute film is well worth seeing. Perched on a hill, the museum offers great views of the mine head frame, the town, the cement plant and the surrounding landscape. Old mining equipment and rail cars dot the patio. Allow 60-90 minutes.

We enjoyed our visit to Jerome and the history of the mansion. Admission is $5 and you can take as long as you like. I actually thought the best part was the Audrey Headframe at the entrance to the mansion, You can stand over a 1900 foot mineshaft covered in plexiglass. This attraction is free.

The Douglas family’s Mining Magnate’s Mansion has thankfully been preserved for posterity and now serves as housing the Museum in the Jerome State Historical Park. You’ll visit it & actually be in it when you visit the Park. Fascinating!

This exhibit/museum was an absolute font of information on the Jerome area. What a lot of history in a relatively short time frame!

The introductory video is a well-done presentation of the founders, profiteers, and the tough working class citizens of Jerome's historical past; great written information, pictures, and artifacts both inside and on the grounds that really bring the unbelievably hard lives and tenacity of the people and this town to life. Highly recommend this as a first stop; spend several hours.

A great movie narrated by a ghost. The home of the owner mirrors a hard nosed miner. It is built well with wide stairs and function over form. I felt like I was in an industrial building rather than a private home, but it reflected the practical side of the owner. There is a great deal of history here for those who have the patience to read the narratives with each display. These coupled with the movie tell a stark story of a town riddled with fires, land slides, and petered out mines and how they have recovered to make Jerome a major attraction (If you don't believe me try finding a parking space after 11:00 am in March). There is a mine shaft that you can look down to get an idea f what it might have been like to work your butt off under ground. the mansion is part of the State park system so there is a small fee, but well worth it. After this tour you are pretty well prepared for the downtown and small museum located in the center. For those interested in machinery and turn of the century systems you will enjoy the experience. plan an hour and a half. Parents with young children who plan to view the movie, they do spend a fair amount of time discussing the ladies of the night, so be ready for questions. Hint: Drive past Jerome for a few miles to get a great view of snow covered San Francisco Peaks.

This is a must if you really want the goods on the town of Jerome. We really enjoyed it. Listen to the "ghost" video, and it will enlighten you as to a little of what it must of been like. Interesting. I really enjoyed it. The views are spectacular.

The 30 minute video of Jerome mining town was worth it... the displays of the mining history and history of the douglas family was very interesting.

James “Rawhide” Douglas built this mansion in 1916 when Jerome was a booming mining town. In 1962 his son, a former US Ambassador to Great Britain, turned the home over to the Arizona State Park service. Their family’s mine extracted nearly 33 million tons of ore that was refined into copper, zinc, silver and gold. See my photo for a display from the museum with the exact numbers.

Visitors tour the home to get a feel for the lifestyle, while each room features terrific displays with artifacts, minerals, mining equipment and hundreds of well documented images. Staff are all friendly and knowledgeable. There’s also an excellent video presentation that’s worth seeing.

Don't miss this museum before you explore Jerome. It gives a great historical background to the town, is an interesting house to explore, and has great panoramic views of the valley. Make sure to stop at the Audrey shaft on the way in (or out) of the parking lot so you can look down a 1900 foot shaft!
The only complaint I have is that the park guides weren't very friendly - one of them was actively surly.

After walking in Jerome, and having a sandwich, we toured the Douglas Mansion. Great collection of mining items. This is an easy trip from Sedona, but a mountainous trip from Prescott.

I was hesitant to go much out of the way to visit Jerome and this museum but am glad I did. Fascinating piece of American history. If you have any interest at all in mining then take a few hours to walk Jerome and the Douglas Mansion.

If you are unfamiliar with the history of Jerome, I highly recommend visiting the Douglas Mansion. Make sure you watch the movie provided and walk outside for some amazing views and photo opportunities.

We happened upon this and since I'm interested in mining decided to stop and it turnetd out to be the highlight for that day's sightseeing - at least for me. The mansion served as private home and it's in excellent condition and shows the style of the 1920s and 1930. The contrast with the miner's lifes and home was extreme but that was and is the diffeerence between the CEO and the men in the mine. A lot of mining equipment and photos on display both inside and outside the mansion . i enjoyed the fluorescent minerals and the stamp mill on the grounds plus the views of the mine to the west and south.

State run and exhibits are well done - maybe not Smithsonian quality but very well executed and for old retired miners it'd be a look back at mining of the 40s and 50s - for today's visitors a glimpse into the dangerous and essential world of hard rock mining. No mines or miners? Then kiss about 3/4 of what you consider daily necessities goodbye starting with your car, electricity and running water. Thank a miner for our modern lifestyle. Visit the Douglas Mansion to see how it was done.

When the Douglas Mansion was built in 1916, it was by far the grandest house in Jerome - probably in all of Arizona. The owner of the Little Daisy Mine, James Stuart Douglas, wanted not only a family residence, but a place that would impress his fellow industrialists, investors and mining officials that he was known to entertain.

Douglas kept close watch on costs as it pertained to his personal expenses (known to have worn tattered and mended clothes to save some money), but not when it came to his house. The mansion was equipped with innovations such as electricity, steam heat, wine cellar, marble shower, and, much ahead of its time, a central vacuum system which is still operable.

Douglas was very proud of the fact that the house was constructed of adobe bricks that were made on the site. When completed, it featured 23 rooms, including a library and a billiard room. The living room itself was over 1,400 sf, which was the size of many houses in Jerome.

Douglas also built the Little Daisy Hotel near the mine & mansion, as a dormitory for the miners. The structure still stands today and you drive by it as you exit the park. It is now a private residence and not open to the public.

There is a nominal fee to tour the park, but well worth it. Don't miss the informative & very entertaining video (told from the vantage point of one of Jerome's ghosts!) prior to your tour. It provides a lot of information about the early days of Jerome (such as the fact that at one time it boasted a population of 15,000!)

Other things to see include the original square grand piano made of rosewood with mahogany legs, a griffin from Great Britain's House of Commons (given to Douglas' son when he was U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain in the 1940s), a 3,000-lb azurite and malachite bolder, a fluorescent rock display, and a 3-D model of Jerome in 1937 which shows the underground mines and fault lines.

When the Little Daisy Mine closed in 1938, the mansion was no longer used as a residents. The Douglas family donated the property to the State of Arizona in the 1960s.

Very informative visit, and the park rangers are available to answer any questions.

Mansion displays fully relate the mining history of Jerome and the Douglas family. Am glad the town has opened the home as a museum as you can get the feel of the mining era. A short film explains the era and is very informative. Our greeter could have been a bit more informative as he took our money but never explained anything else

Formally the Mansion of the owner of one of the mines, it is now the State Historic Park. There are plenty of exhibits to see and a movie that gives a great history of Jerome.

Went here while visiting Jerome, and it was raining, so this was a good rainy day activity.

There was a small fee ($5/pp) which includes access to many rooms of exhibits and a 30minute film. If you want to explore properly, need at least 60 min for the exhibits and another 30 min for the film.

The film does a great job of telling the history of Jerome told thru the eyes of a ghost miner who lived in the early boom days of Jerome.

Check out the model of Jerome above and below ground level.

The film was worth the admission !

This is maintained tribute to mining especially in AZ and Jerome area. The mansion has a few rooms that have remained intact such as the library and huge second floor bathroom. The views are stunning and you’ll learn more than you could ever need to know about mining and the Douglas family along with their relationship to Winston Churchill’ mother. If you have an AZ state annual pass be sure to bring it. I’d left it at home in Tucson and we had to pay $7 each.

This turned out to be a very interesting visit indeed. The house/museum is set on a site that has fantastic views of the valley and Jerome itself so that was a bonus to see. Museum mostly to do with mining with some furnished rooms where the family lived. Must have been shear luxury in the day with the centralised vacuum system for cleaning the rooms. Beautiful display of mineral rocks inside and out.
I wish we had known about the free shuttle bus system between the museum and Jerome town. Weekends only? As it was a Saturday we drove round Jerome twice in the hope of getting a parking place. Could have parked at museum and shuttled into town as bus stop directly outside museum but no timetable or info on the signboard itself.

The mineral display was excellent. From the porch, one can see the whole town.

House and equipment displays are well-preserved and displayed to effectively tell the story of Jerome. Views of the town and mountains are also fantastic. Start your trip to Jerome here.

On a gorgeous 72 F day in Jerome my wife & I decided to get some background history on how Jerome came into being. The Douglas mansion offers a great insight to the mining exploits and explorations that occurred in this obscure part of northern Arizona. We were stunned at the wealth that was extracted over the years from the various holdings by commercial sized mining operations ( $4 BILLION in gold, copper, silver, and zinc). The Douglas families fortunes were made in these mining endeavors. The $150,000 price tag in 1916 for the construction of this mansion hints at the wealth that the Douglas’ family coerced out of these innocuous looking mountains. Family heirlooms as well mining equipment & accoutrements can be seen in the mansion & on the adjoining property. Before you travel into Jerome proper make it a must stop at the Douglas Mansion. You won’t be disappointed ($7 for persons over 14 & $ 4 for ages 7-14).

Enjoyed very much. It was nice to learn a little of the history of Jerome and the man who developed it. Very nice.

We actually visited in May 2014 but I've been busy and it has taken me forever to upload this review along with my photos. This was fun and affordable. We were staying in Tempe for my graduation from ASU (go Sun Devils!) and were en route to the Grand Canyon. This museum was extremely informative and engaging. I highly recommend it. It was the first place we went to in town and gave us a deeper understanding as well as an appreciation for Jerome. I grew up in New York State and now live in North Carolina so we have nothing like this where I have lived. I especially appreciated the videos and the mining museum displays. The Douglas museum is actually part of Jerome Historic State Park.

Drove up for the day from PHX. Douglas Mansion is the place to start in Jerome. We spent about 1.5 hours enjoying the views and all the memorabilia.

There are some interesting exhibits in the Douglas Mansion, and they should be congratulated on their IWW display. We were though horrified to read (at the Mansion) that original walls had been removed to make way for some of the exhibits!

Very well kept exhibit. Very informative and interesting about the local gold mining days. Definitely worth the visit.

This museum is in the old Douglas Mansion. There was a movie about the interesting history of Jerome, some very nice rock and mineral specimens (including a fluorescent rock room), early 1900's artifacts and lots of mining information. Well worth the stop.

The mansion is not the highlight of this museum, as it is a mining museum. However, there are many interesting things to see in this museum and it is certainly worth a stop on your way into or out of Jerome. Apparently, you can visit the building at the end of the driveway, although we did not realize this until it was too late.

Full of history of the house and the mining. Great little film about the history. Well laid out museum.

Informative and stunning view, we saw the movie and enjoyed displays of life here in the early days and mining success. Well worth the $7 adult admission fee. The rocks and mining artifacts were very well labeled and intriguing.

Please, take the time and visit this place. You will not be disappointed on this lovely maintained establishment. The history of this place is amazing beyond compare.

Located in the town of Jerome, this former mansion now turned into a museum has some great artifact from the time the town of Jerome was booming with people due to the mining business.. the entrance is $7.00 per person but if you have a senior they can buy a pass that is good for all the museums in Az and they can take up to 4 extra people with them,, which is great savings for a big family.. and is good for like 7 days..

I traveled with my two teen sons. Nothing here that you need to see, unless you're really into turn of the century mining paraphernalia.

This mansion is part of the Arizona State Parks system. The house is very well maintained and decorated with tons of photos from about 1920 to 1960 when the copper mines were in full swing. The view at the outside entrance is outstanding. You can see much of the Verde Valley and the red rocks of Sedona.

This is truly a gem in the wilderness. Several rooms and many outside sites to enjoy. They have a nice selection in the gift shop too. Read a piece of info on the wall that a law suit was still ongoing...with the attorney and the nurse suspected of theft. Oh my. TERRIFIC views of Jerome from this angle and view of the Verde Valley are over the top.

While we enjoyed this attraction and stayed and explored for nearly two hours, both of us were somewhat surprised by the $ 10 per senior entrance fee.

The mansion would have been more attractive if period furniture could have been available in some more of the rooms.

The explanations and exhibits on mining and railroad engineering were very well done ... and the film should be seen first, before other exhibit areas.

The Douglas Mansion has some great views. it's a beautiful mansion with a very informative museum housed inside. Allow yourself plenty of time to meander through all the rooms. There is also a 30 min movie on the history of Jerome that's worth watching if you have to time.

My husband and I took a self guided tour of this mansion while on vacation in Jerome. There is a lovely video in a back room that tells you the history of the town. I highly recommend visiting!

Really good video of the mining town of Jerome and wonderful displays of mining equipment and period furniture. It is at the top of a hill which provides wonderful views of Jerome and the surrounding area.

This is a well preserved estate with high quality exhibits that memorialize the history of mining in the area and its impact on the environment, Mine models are excellent depictions of the height and depth of the mines. Period furniture and exhibits of the mining equipment are excellent. The videos cover important information about mining and history of Jerome. Highly recommend the Douglas. The staff were helpful and were able to answer questions about some of the figures listed in the exhibits. I have been to Jerome at least 5 times and had missed this mountain side gem.

After a typical but informative movie, we enjoyed browsing the Douglas Mansion which houses exhibits from Jerome's mining past. Make sure you see the outdoor exhibits, accessed through a side door in the museum. From the outdoor exhibit, you will also see the structures of the old drills and amazing views of the surrounding area. I was impressed with the drawings set up outside to identify buildings and structures. This attraction is not for everyone, but I enjoyed learning about this slice of American history.

We visited the Douglas Mansion on our first visit to Jerome. We were expecting a tour through a historical home and it really was more of a museum. You did get a map of the place so you knew what room you were standing in (bedrooms, kitchen) but the home was full of exhibits about Jerome and mining. It did have a few exhibits about the family and a few pieces of furniture such as the pool table. It was a huge home and very worth your time to explore and learn.

Even if your not intrested in learning the history, the is an amzaing place to see view .. it has so much history.

But, you have to start your tour with the film in the back room. It really gives you a basic idea of just how far this city has come over time. Then, go through the mansion and the local museums and enjoy the scenery while you're doing it. They have some really interesting historical exhibits.

This is a small museum/archive about the history of this town in which fortunes were made and also that chronicles the families that were involved in its rise and fall.

While we were eating at the Asylum Restaurant, we kept wondering what this place was. After lunch, we tried to go in the town of Jerome but the traffic was terrible and there was no place to park. As we were leaving town, we saw the sign for this place and decided to stop in. We ended soon found out it was a Mansion they turned into a museum. Great history about how Jerome got started. There is also a movie shown there that tells all about the mansion and the town of Jerome. It's a very modern home, hard to believe it was built so long ago. I would highly recommend stopping here if you are visiting Jerome. And if you are not staying in the town of Jerome, get there early as the traffic gets terrible and there is no where to park!

Pretty cool museum with a great video that explains the history of Jerome. The exhibits were great to read and the outdoor items were wonderful to read about and see first hand. Lots of parking great views.

This an interesting place to see and visiting helps one appreciate the history of the area. The movie about Jerome was worth the visit.

A good way to learn about copper mining, the Douglas family and history of a very unique town- Jerome. The town is a definite and this helps complete the picture.

Great place to see a complete history of Jerome. The cost was only $5. It was a great place for scenenic photos and it has a nice gift shop.

The mansion itself was very interesting and learning more about how Jerome came about and the mining industry that put it on the map was fascinating.

This house was home to one of the most prominent men during the Jerome mining boom. It has ample parking and has a very informative short movie about the life and history of this influencial man.

We stopped here on a recent trip to Jerome and found it quite interesting. The house is filled with exhibits about the family and the copper mining that was the mainstay of this area in the past century. There is also a film, shown every half hour or so, that is very informative and really gives you a sense of the history of the town and the changes that it went through as the mining industry arrived and went through booms and busts. Particularly if you are interested in the history of this area, I would recommend adding this to your list of important attractions to visit.

Jerome is a must do if your in the area. If you love art and quirky little towns, this is your place. The museum is a great first place to go because you get the history first. Be sure and watch the 30 minute film. Even if you don't read everything in the place, you'll still enjoy and absorb the essence of the museum. Also be sure and visit the artists in the former school.

For those that are interested in history and the overall story of Jerome I would highly recommend a stop at the Douglas museum.
There is so much to see and learn about the life of Jerome as well as life in general in a once rich and prosperous mining town.
Take your time and drink in the atmosphere and read all about the Douglas family and many others who helped to shape Jerome as well as Arizona.
There are many things to read and see pertaining to the town of Jerome and the Verde and Daisy mining operations and what it took to live there during those times.
My wife and I found it to be a very rich and fulfilling trip but then again, we love history.
Enjoy!

The history of this wonderful mansion is a true treasure! All of the original floor and walls will have you in aww. So much history of the area and locals that is really a must see when in Jerome AZ. Some of the old equipment still there is truly a wonder after all these years
We will see again when we are out that way!

The $7 entrance fee (no senior discount) should not detour you. Price is worth admission. Ample parking, well kept grounds offer great unobstructed views of the valley below. The state museum itself has many exhibits depicting mining life in Jerome, the tunnel system, the railroad, the Clark family and the opulent lifestyle of the Douglas family. I wonder what the miners and townspeople thought of the owner building such a lavish home right in their backyard. Don't miss their haunted video production of Jerome or their outside static display of mining equipment. Enjoy!

Want to learn about mining in Arizona? More about the history of mining in Jerome? This should be your first stop before exploring the town. It will explain a lot about what you see around town.

This town is in a very interesting location, so visiting the Mansion is the key to understanding Jerome's history. Very cool indeed, and worth checking out on your way up the hill. All of Jerome is cool to see.

This was well worth the money and time! We learned so much about the area of Jerome. I would definitely take the time to view the movie they show about Jerome. Staff was very friendly and helpful also!

I visited the Douglas Mansion in Jerome in February 2019. The first thing was a very interesting film on the history of Jerome as a copper mining and boom town. The town of Jerome eventually went bust but has made a comeback with tourism. The exhibits in the museum which dealt with a wide range of subjects such as medical care for diseases, rocks, drilling equipment were also very interesting.

Once the mansion of a copper baron who struck it rich in Jerome, Douglas Mansion is now a museum devoted to the history of the Douglas family, the town of Jerome, and copper mining in general. Each room is devoted to a different aspect of this story, and each is well worth a visit. The 3-D diorama of Jerome is a standout! I came away from my visit with a real appreciation of the fascinating story of Jerome, Arizona. A must-see if you are in the area!

very informative on history of the town of Jerome, and a lot of artifacts of the mining company , the view of the surrounding mountains & valleys is amazing

This place was recommended by a local. The museum is housed in the Douglas Mansion. Interesting artifacts and information. Well preserved. Loved the short film! Cost $7 pp adult.

HAs local history in mind while giving you a view in the lives of the Douglas family . Great exhibits , they change it around . We generally go every 6 months or so and we see new set ups each time . Self guided , but there is always a friendly person there to help and answer questions if you need them . They were knowledgeable and happy to spend time talking with us and my teen age son who had lots of interest in it . Great experience always . Would recommend it

Wife and I visited and enjoyed the Mansion. Many informative exhibits, mostly pictures that were explained very well. In the outside court yard several mining tools of the days gone by also on display, with explanation.

Viewing this mansion requires that you go down the path to the State Park. There is an admission fee which is worth the price, pick up a discount card a any visitor center. Do not miss the movie that plays on a schedule located at the back of the mansion. I would recommend you start there and work your way around the rest of the mansion after. Wonderful photo op of the town from this vantage point.

The problem with these historic houses is that they never fell as if anybody had ever lived there. While the mining exhibition was very informative the rest of it was a bit of a lottery. Or maybe I was jet lagged.

As a resident of nearby Clarkdale, and a former resident of Jerome, I really appreciate the history housed here in the Douglas Mansion. It's offers a fascinating and comprehensive lesson on the mining era and both towns, linked forever by their relationship with the United Verde Copper Co.

The Douglas mansion is gorgeous, and full of cool furnishings, photos, geological information. Great view of Jerome from here too.

The 1/2 hour film about Jerome's colorful boomtown history runs twice an hour and is well worth watching as a fun primer to visiting the town.

For $5 the views and history are well worth the hour spent here. Great, memorable visit, and my second time here.

We enjoyed the tour of the house and found the movie very interesting. We learned about mining In the early 1900's. The movie is a great introduction to the town of Jerome. We had been to Bisbee AZ so we had gone down into the mine there so we were acquainted with some of the information. Taking an actual mine tour would be a super addition to this museum.

Give yourself enough time to enjoy all the exhibits and plaques, watch the movie, and browse the nice gift shop. Antiques are outside as well. Take pics!

We aren't museum hounds, struggle with the geology overload, and don't have an overriding interest in mines. Doesn't matter. The story of the people who built this town and this mansion and supplied the country with copper, zinc, silver, and gold is presented in such a compelling way, it pulls you in. Nothing lavish here, but presented in such a real life way (video, newspapers, exhibits) that it reminds you, oh yeah, people like us who had more grit because they had to, built this country. Do NOT overlook the little room behind the curtain in the second floor bedroom.

The Douglas Mansion and Jerome State Park are the same attraction - not sure why TripAdvisor has them separated.

We spent about 1.5 hours touring the mansion and grounds. We didn't have a lot of time, as we were trying to see Sedona and Jerome in one day (this is not recommended.) I was hoping for a better orientation to Jerome - their film was a little hokey but you did get a sense of what was. Maybe worth a stop first, then head back into town (or up to the Gold King Mine) to further explore.

The Douglas Mansion was full of the mining history of the area. The family history and their way of life was very interesting and worth the self guided tour. A short video explains what happened to the mining town. We highly recommend the Historical Douglas Museum.

This mansion is a step back in time and the history of the mining experiences of the town along with the owners of the mines and the people who worked them. Lots of artifacts

We were searching for some of the more renown ghost towns out west, and Jerome was touted as one of the best ghost towns to visit. Jerome is part of an old mining town built into the side of a mountain, and the Douglas Mansion was converted into a museum of this historical area. This is a well-maintained museum displaying many historic artifacts from the town's old mining days. You can see a variety of florescent minerals, mining tools, antiquities of that era, and replicas to depict their way of life. There are also models and large historic panoramic photos of the area. Outside the mansion are old mining cars and tracks, and the actual entrance/elevator shaft used by the miners. I plan to visit again someday.

The video is a must see. The whole museum is well worth spending time walking through. They have done a really good job telling the story of the copper mine.

We were amazed by the model of the miles of tunnels showing the pattern of drilling especially in an town of so many faults! No wonder the town was sliding downhill! Indoor exhibits included home furnishings, medical clinic materials, minature narrow guage train and panaramic photos, some with humorous captions. Outdoor exhibits gave us a feel for the size and weight of earth and people movers. It was well worth an hour or more especially if you sit in the small room to look at a large album of old black and white photos.

The place was great if you want to know the history of the Jerome. There was a movie about Jerome which was about 20 mins but worth watching. The museum was interesting but I am not a big history buff when it comes to mining. It took about an 1-1 1/2 to see the Douglas Mansion.

We visited the museum twice on two different trips to Jerome while collecting geological and historical information for a new book on Gold in Arizona. We very much enjoyed this museum with all of its exhibits, rock specimens, 3-D models of the mine workings, etc. It is worth the visit!

My girlfriend and I visited Jerome, AZ for a day as we were staying in Sedona. The drive was pretty easy and the scenery was refreshingly dichotomous from our typical Wisconsin backdrop. Upon reaching the small derelict mining town, we first stopped at the Douglas Mansion as it offers the best views over the surrounding landscape. While there we toured through museum which had many historic photographs of the area and a highly detailed model of the town's mining tunnels. Visiting the museum is worth doing as it sets the stage for many other aspects you'll see in the town as you explore the steep streets.

I have been to Jerome a few times to walk around the downtown area, but had not had a chance to visit the Douglas Mansion. I would highly recommend visiting the Douglas Mansion if you have an hour or 2 to spend there. There is a short, informative video that gives the history of Jerome which is fantastic. As an AZ native, I loved learning about the history of one of AZ's oldest cities.

Visit here first on entering Jerome.
The film is well done and gives a good overview of the town.
Wonderful displays of the town and mining history.

Reasonable price. Some coon information. Obviously not an amazing site but would still recommend if looking to learn about the area.

Very interesting history of this area and community. Visited the shops in the area and stopped for a cold brew where all the miners drank in the last century. Cool visit and worth the drive from Sedona.

Had been to Jerome twice before-- glad to see the Douglas Mansion finally reopened, and it was the first place we took first-time visitors before heading into town. Great overview of the Jerome area history, including a short video. Fascinating 3-D model of mine shafts in the area, as well as historical artifacts and geological displays inside and out. Absolutely some of the best views for photos available for Jerome and Verde Valley. Cost was reasonable ($5 per person).

It is now an Arizona State Park with a $7 fee per adult, but well worth it. Includes a history of mining in Jerome and of the town itself.

You must put time aside to visit this gem! This was so organized, clean, and informational. The short film (28 minutes) that is shown every 30 minutes was GREAT! i loved the old authentic photographs and story with a little humor! If you dont see this, you are truly missing out!

Interesting and enjoyable, but I did think the price was a bit steep when compared to the Mining Museum which also has lots of great historical information for $1-$2 admission.

I happened to stop by before making my way into the actual town of Jerome. It really helped me find my way around and decide what I wanted to do once I got into town.

Jimmy Douglas designed & built the 2-story 8,700 sqft adobe mansion in 1916, to host Investors & Mining Officials as well as house his family. Oh, if those walls could talk!

I tried to visualize the elegance & ambiance of this showplace in its heyday when it was fully furnished.

Very large rooms & wide hallways make it obvious that it was built for entertaining.

Electricity / Steam Heat / CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM!!! / & other innovations that were rare for that period:: Wine Cellar / Billiard Room /

It's on a hill overlooking his Little Daisy Mine, a very lucrative endeavor that operated from 1916-1939.

The mansion has all the history of the copper mining industry in Jerome. It's wonderful! Some of the equipment is on display made by names you'll recognize.

In an old Jerome mansion, they have detailed history of the Jerome mining industries as well as the families who originally settled the area.
Well documented displays with narratives and pictures, an approximately 30 minute video explaining the history of the Jerome area, a detailed mining diorama showing the tunnels and related depths of the ore veins.
Well kept grounds with shaded picnic tables to take a few minutes to appreciate the location and views of Jerome up the side of the mountain as well as the Verde Valley below.

What a great place to learn the history of Jerome, Arizona. A short video presentation was very informative. Had no idea of the history of Jerome. Would recommend to any history buff!

The mansion is part of the Jerome State Historic Park. The video provides an overview of the town's history and is a good investment of time. The admission fee is $5. There are lots of informational and interesting exhibits inside and out. The views of the town on the hillside and of the valley below are beautiful!

This was a gem we accidentally ran upon in Arizona. We were returning to our RV park and took the back way . . . winding up in Jerome. As we drove through the winding streets carved into the side of the mountain I exclaimed to my husband that it looked like Italy. He said, How would you know to which I replied movies. Indeed it is carved into the side of the mountain and is very quaint and extremely historic.

The movie they show at the mansion is very interesting . . . so interesting that I bought the DVD and sent it to Mom (who could not travel with us this time).

The views from the city are spectacular. We perused the shops and stopped at Bobby Ds for lunch, which was delicious. We also stopped at an ice cream shop, enjoying the frozen dessert and also bought some home made fudge.

A local artist did our 'likeness' in charcoals which we can remember our trip from for a long time. I would love to return in the future.

Enjoyed our visit to the Douglas Mansion - started with the "ghost" narrated movie which made the history of the town painless to absorb, understand and put everything into context. It must have been a dreadful place to live in its heyday! Toured the interior exhibits and liked the fluorescent rock display hidden behind a curtain! Outstanding models of the mine shafts, levels, exploratory drilling probes and the terrain - totally amazing how the shafts went down over 4,000 ft to extract copper, gold, silver, zinc. Well worth visiting and beats all other local exhibits by far! $7 entry fee.

This large mansion, constructed of adobe brick and the largest adobe structure in Arizona, was built in 1916 by James “Rawhide Jimmy” Douglas, Jr. who controlled the second large mine in the Jerome area, the United Verde Extension (UVX) mine, and is now the home to the Jerome State Historical Park. Rawhide Jimmy built home on the hill just above his mine that was also known as the Little Daisy Mine and, with its restored headframe, is now the centerpiece of the Audrey Headframe Park. Not surprisingly, the home contains many luxuries and innovations including one of the first central vacuum systems anywhere.

The mansion is nicely preserved by the state historical park but only a few of the rooms are furnished as they would have been at the time; most rooms contain other exhibits on mining and life in Jerome during its peak years. The views from the patios in the front and far side of the mansion are excellent. From the front, one gets an excellent view of Jerome perched on the slopes of Cleopatra Hill with a large white “J” near its summit while the view from the far side overlooks the Audrey headframe and Little Daisy Mine.

This was an excellent local history museum. The movie about Jerome and the Douglas family was a great introduction.

Great displays and history of the mining in Jerome. Took a couple of hours to go through the mansion and the grounds.

Lots of old things to see, very historical, my family enjoyed it throughly. take the time to look around and see the place.

This was a fun and informative stop for history buffs. The museum was not expensive and not too crowded. We were there on a freezing col day however. It is a state park I believe.

A fascinating museum at the top of a steep, winding road. Lots of old Mining equipment on display. The video about the early days of Jerome is well worth watching. The entry fee of $7.00 pp is reasonable. Good scenic views. Easy parking.

Amazing history up here in this OLD town of Jerome, AZ. The Douglas Mansion is full of artifacts that depict what it was like in this part of the country back in the last 1800's

The Douglas Mansion is basically a museum of the history of Jerome located in the Jerome State Historic Park. There is a small fee to enter. A short continuous-running film that gives one a good idea of the life and times in Jerome plays in one of the rooms. It is very informative. There are several rooms with different types of displays to view. Outside there are other displays of minerals and tools from the copper mining days. There is also an old buggy and a restored Model A Ford, both in very good condition that sit in a covered garage.

There are some good views of the area from the mansion. Great place to start if coming from Sedona.

What was once the mansion of Little Daisy Mine Mine owner James Douglas is now the Jerome State Historic Park. While there is an exhibit on the Douglas family, most of the rooms & the outside contain mining artifacts. Be sure to see the fluorescent rock exhibit.

My wife and I really enjoyed this mansion turned into a museum! The home itself was very well built, thick walls, very spacious (over 8000 Sq ft), terrific views, central vacuum system, sweeping patio deck, 2 story over 1 hundred years old! It was filled with old photos, mining memorabilia, a "rock" room filled with specimens of copper, silver, and other Arizona stones. The video does a good job of describing the hardships endured by the early settlers of Jerome. Our only regret was there was not much furnishings of the time period. A must see for visitors. ..

Fun movie tells of town history and there are many interesting displays of the mining industry and the town.

The mansion houses informative exhibits regarding Jerome and mining. There is also a small theater showing a 20 min video about the history of the town. It was just the place to kick off our time in Jerome and the views were amazing!

We visited Jerome State Park. The main attraction there is the museum. It is housed in the historic Douglas Mansion. In 1916, Jimmy Douglas, a miner, built the home. His mine was called the Little Daisy Mine.

Mr. Douglas designed the house to be a home for his family as well as a hotel for mining officials and investors. As such, he equipped it with things one can still see in the house such as the pool table, comfortable places to sit and dine, a nice fireplace area, and so forth. There is a nice buggy to see.

Today the museum has an interesting museum collection. It covers mining, railroad, and local history. There is also an interesting movie to see.

There is a small fee to visit the Douglas Mansion.

Amazing history contained with the walls of the Mansion. One of the key individuals who help shape Jerome. Upstairs must be seen to understand the history of mining.

We didn't get the chance to venture inside, on a time crunch. Yet, it has ample parking. Also the fee we found a little high. I am sure its lovely inside. We just walked the grounds.

This was more of a museum. I was expecting a furnished mansion. There were a few furnishings but more of a history of the copper mining industry. Still interesting and worth a stop.

We were a party of seven including 3 teenagers. All of liked the Mansion, which was built for an owner of the mine. In addition to the artifacts, there is a movie shown about once per hour that is worth seeing. The spokesperson in the movie is a "ghost". The best part is learning about Jerome which it one time had a population of 15,000 people and now about 500. Many interesting stories that give you an interesting perspective as you walk around town.

If you are on your way in to Jerome, stop here first to see the film about the town and understand the history. Beautiful view and very interesting!

If you find yourself in this part of Arizona (or near enough), take a moment to visit this museum. Not only is it in a good location as far as the views go, but also the museum is well maintained and guides you through the history of Jerome and all the copper miners who used to work there.

The museum is also very quiet and not overrun with tourists. As one of the museum staff told me, the most people they've ever received at the museum is when the Grand Canyon was closed during the famous US shutdown and tourists were scratching around for other things to do. And that's a shame, because copper mining is an important part of Arizona history, and this museum is a well maintained, well curated place to learn about it, with very friendly staff and a low entrance fee.

P.S. As an added bonus, on the entrance to the museum there is the remnants of the shut down top of a copper mine where you can walk amongst the lift cages, abandoned tools and stand on a glass plate above the mine shaft !

This is a very interesting mansion with a lot of history. Beautifully built with an incredible view of Sedona and the Flagstaff snow covered mountains, the mansion actually has a mine shaft in the back yard. (It's so deep you can't even see to the bottom of the shaft.) There is a movie about the history of the town of Jerome. Our favorite is the 3D model of the mine shafts, tunnels, and underground train tunnel. Don't pass on the exhibit about Senator Clark in the same room.

this was a nice place to visit and get history of Jerome. very neat to see the views and tour the house. looking down the mine shaft is unreal

This is just really neat to visit. It provides an overview of the history of the area and the large mines and it just neat to see. Its a great stop on while you are in Jerome.

The history of mining towns are so interesting and somewhat similar. Visiting The Boss’s Mansion was a great way to understand Jerome AZ. The richest Copper Find was right here in Jerome on Cleopatra Hill ( 5200 feet ). Founded in 1876 it was once the largest city in The Arizona Territory. Incorporated in 1899 because of the Copper find it became a thriving mining town until the mine closed in 1953. At one time it had 15,000 residents, it now has 450. Seems when mining towns close down the town has to reinvent itself so........now its a Ghost Town. Really ! Thats the story. Being at The Mansion first gave us a good perspective of the town, which if you took all the tourists out would be a very quiet place. Good luck to Jerome. The views are spectacular looking back to Flagstaff. A couple of hours was all we needed. This is a one and done kinda place. GOOD LUCK Jerome. J. Diamond, Mpls,MN

We enjoyed our visit. The film is quite entertaining while still providing a good history of the area. Upstairs you can actually get the feel for what it was like to be a miner stuck in close quarters. I got claustrophobic just from the display! Definitely worth a visit.

This place is wonderfull to visit! It's inexpensive and full of history. Be sure to check out the glowing rock exhibit, if you can't find it, ask! The view from atop of the hill is breathtaking! The short trip up from Phoenix is well worth it.

Beautiful mansion maintained and preserved. The history of the mansion and the surrounding area are well preserved and give life to a time gone by.

The mansion houses the historic mining museum of the town of Jerome. Watch the video for the history of the town. A must see for travelers to Jerome.

Loved this little museum!! For $7 a person, you get a great movie about the history of Jerome, a tour of a great home, wonderful mining information, acute little gift shop, and fantastic views!! Parking is free. Location is handicapped accessible on the first floor. Well worth the stop!

I always love a good history museum and this was is first rate. You can spend an hour or more here, and the kids might even enjoy it . Watch the video, read all the placards, take lots of pictures, and get an overview of what the mining industry was like in this extreme landscape. Imagine hotels renting rooms in 8 hour shifts because the miners were so plentiful ! No wonder that the pleasures of the flesh were well represented in this remote aerie; the men had no time to leave ! I really enjoyed it and would return.

It is hard to imagine building this beautiful old home right next to the working mine, but this was more of a working showcase than anything else. The view is incredble and the eligance of the building given the time and remote nature of Jerome makes this an interesting visit.

This was a really historical treat. Great views and museum. You do not have to be from Jerome to enjoy this park.

The most charming and informative 15 minute overview film you’ll ever see about the history of a town - and its mining. Small exhibits but well done. $7 for senior admission. Figure on one hour here. Well educated front-desk Park employees - so ask questions.

Stumbled across it by accident (it was raining and hadn't planned to stop). Well worth a visit and lots of interesting exhibits. the video is fun as well

A very nice property with lots of history of the Douglas Family. Great views of the copper mine. This home has been preserved very nicely.

Reasonable charge. You can sit in the spacious living room/guest shop and get the feel of the mansion. Lots of information about the area mines with great graphics models of the layers of the mine--no wonder Jerome had catastrophes with earthquakes and land slides.

This museum was really nice; showed the history of the town with a terrific scaled geological map. Also a funny movie, starring a "ghost"

The movie before the self guided tour was good, presented by a ghost of Jerome. The mansion is well maintained and many objects of history. The view from the museum is great.

The 30 minute movie was the most interesting part of the visit. The views were nice and I enjoyed the outdoor exhibits. The indoor exhibits didn't grab my fancy...too much reading, which I found kind of boring. Went with a large tour group and we were given too much time. 45-60 minutes is ample time.

This visit gave a good overview but the 7.00 per person was a little pricey. The movie had good information if you could get past the hokey ghost telling the story. It was nice to get the backgroud of the town before visiting.

For a quick history of Jerome, this is the place to go. Beautiful mansion turned into a state park. PHENOMENAL views, and can't beat the admission price.

It was a cool place to see and learn about Jerome and the mining. A very good video at the mansion to watch. Stop at the mining rig outside the mansion and see an actual mining shaft.

Nice day trip to Jerome. The fee to tour the museum was $10. Lots of exhibits and an enjoyable 30 minute video on the history of Jerome. Wheelchair accessible except the second floor which my wife said only had one room. So I didn’t miss much.

If you enjoy learning about local history, this place is a treasure. Fascinating to learn about Jerome's history and copper mining. Don't miss the 3 dimensional model of the actual mines and the video!

This museum/house is ok. The best part is the video regarding the town (it's about 20 min). If you love mining, rocks, then you will like this a great deal. I did not find the Douglas family as impressive as others.

This was a last minute thought for us to visit, and I'm really glad we DID! Definitely stay for the entertaining...and informative video about the history of Jerome! We're glad we stopped and are amazed at what Jerome has seen in it's history!

Loads of photos, displays, & information about how Jerome, AZ started. Wonderful models & the grounds are amazing.

I am an old mining engineer. Jerome is one of the most famous copper mines ever due to its 1 billion pounds of copper and millions of ounces of gold and silver. They have done an excellent job of collecting not only a ton of great photos but good detail about the mines, the people who funded and operated the mines and the many historical events in the town itself. You can easily spend a couple of hours in this museum. I think this is the best mining museum I may have seen for its detailed history. Many mining museums don't go in to the depth of the characters, etc. So I enjoyed it immensely. Lovely view of Sedona and Verde Valley, too.

This building is located in a spectacular spot. The building itself is not so impressive as the spot. You can see from here for miles down the valley. Just takes your breath away. But you also should go inside (and outside) to check out all displays about history of Jerome and the owner of this mansion as well as history of copper mining in Arizona.

The Douglas Mansion is really breath taking. You must set aside time if in Jerome to visit this state park and tour the mansion. Don’t miss the film which will give you a lot of the history of the city. The views from the home are spectacular. Allow time to wander around.

The Douglas Mansion sits on a promontory overlooking the Verde Valley and looking up at Jerome--so cool! The state park has lots of pictures and info about the copper mining history in the Jerome area. I was shocked to see the 3D mountain showing all the tunnels underneath--good thing Jerome isn't prone to earthquakes!

We came here on a day trip to Jerome. The exhibits are really interesting and informative, filled with photos and memorabilia from the town’s mining history. There’s also a very well done video you can watch.

The displays were well documented with the history of the Doublas family and their part in the development of mining in Jerome. Lots of interesting trivia about mining. The mansion is a museum and does not have period furnishings except for one library/study room which is glassed off. Goof for an hour or two.

The Douglas Mansion at first glance didn't seem to be much, but as we wound our way through it turned out to be more interesting as we went. Recommended.

Admission is $5 for adults, but that includes a film, two levels of displays indoors, and many artifacts on the grounds. Yes, much of the biographical information centers around the Douglass family, but their lives give us fascinating insights into the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Worth the stop.

The Douglas mansion is a museum and really shows what life was like back in the day. There is a movie that plays every half hour, I think it is. I highly recommend watching it as it gives a lot of the Jerome area history.

He wonders why I prefer to visit sites like this without him. I could have spent hours here and he gives it 30 minutes. The film was very well done and informative. I love the exhibits as well as the mining explanations. I want to go back alone!

When my wife and I first visited the historic mining town of Jerome, Arizona, about 25 years ago, it was just beginning to relinquish its reputation as a ghost town. Today, it has retained its historic roots and has added a touch of modern trimmings with trendy restaurants, classy hotels, hippy boutiques and shops, art galleries and other tourist attractions. Jerome has become an all-day visit for tourists from Sedona and Flagstaff, even Phoenix. But the focal point of the town that dates to 1890 remains the Douglas Mansion, the centerpiece of the Jerome State Historic Park. Built in 1916 by a family of influential mining entrepreneurs, it sits atop a hill above the family's Little Daisy Mine. It features a wine cellar, billiard room, marble shower, steam heat and a central vacuum system that was much ahead of its time. Constructed of adobe brick made on the site, the house is the largest adobe structure in Arizona. Declared a museum in 1965, it displays the history of the mining industry in Jerome and of the town and the Douglas family. Also photographs, memorabilia, artifacts, ore samples and old mining equipment. In a small theater, visitors can view a 20-minute video focusing on the history of the town. And a 3-D model of the town with its underground mines. The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Yes if the weather is cold or rainy this was perfect. The video you can see before walking through was extremely well produced and written.

This old mansion that once belonged to a mining tycoon's family is now dedicated to providing in depth information on the history of the Jerome mining industry and all the good and bad sides of it. There's the option of watching a film, which we didn't do, but the museum is all self-guided and goes through almost the entire mansion (upstairs, downstairs, and outside). I would definitely go back and spend more time here.

I must admit that I'm not especially interested in the history of the Southwest. So when I say that I really enjoyed visiting here, it's proof that this home-turned-museum is worth a visit. The history of the Douglas family, of the mines, and of the towns was presented via informative signage, photographs, and artifacts, and the short video, while somewhat corny, was entertaining and educational. And of course the views from the house are stunning. Definitely worth a visit!

You should stop here on your way into Jerome (from the north) if you want the history of the city. Start off with a 20 minute film narrated by a ghost that describes the boom and bust cycle. It's done with humor (especially about the hippies) so it's fun. It will make you wonder why people stayed here when everything was sliding downhill due to the blasting. The rest of the museum is a mixed bag. When the family left they took the furniture so it's not a house museum. Mostly it has display cases with things from Jerome's history. I couldn't figure out a pattern to the displays. The best display is the three dimensional mining model that gives a very good idea why whole streets used to slide away. In its way the best visual aid I've ever seen of undermining.

Definitely watch the video for the best background into the area. Exhibits interesting, but required too much reading. Some really intriguing displays show the structure of mines.

The Douglas Mansion is more of a museum than a furnished home. You will learn a lot about Jerome mining and what part the Douglas family had in it, along with information on how the home was built and be able to see some of the features like the central vacuum system. The video was very informative and fun. Lots of mining information here inside and outside of the home. The $7.50 charge is well worth it, free parking, nice picnic area and views of the Verde Valley. Restrooms on site. Nice gift shop.

If you are in Jerome.. you have to go here. The idea that such a MODERN home was built on the middle of no where and has stood the test of time is wonderful .

We went to Jerome out of curiosity. We got mixed reviews whether we should add this day trip to our travel agenda. I am glad we did, it such a great quaint town with so much history. Enjoyed visiting the mansion and looking at the many photos and learning about different minerals that were mined here.

It was a great Mansion with lots of history to share. There were lots of pictures, artifacts and objects that were used during the mining season. There was also a short video that give an overview of the town. It's definitely worth to spend a few hours!

Bring the kids, grandm kids, parents, etc.. Theres something for everyone. Tour the the Douglas Mansion, watch the video and see how minning was back in the day.

wonderful history about the old mining district. lots of artifacts to look at and a short video about the town

The AZ State park is a great place to visit. Delightful and informative and very broad displays centered around the copper mining history. The intro movie was very densely packed with information but still entertained. The view from the patio are breath taking.

The mansion belonged to one of the founding fathers of Jerome. This family lived a life quite different from the miners.

Even for those with hyper minds (constantly needing to be stimulated) like myself. Very interesting, not a minute of wondering or wanting to bail!

Glad we made it!

Good food: Grapes restaurant.
Great wine: Caduceus Winery

Enjoy

The mansion is okay but the Historical Museum in Jerome is much more comprehensive and interesting as well as a visit to Tuzigoot.

Located in a National Park, this museum is worth checking out. It is located in a mansion, but there a many different exhibits displaying local history of the town, the family that lived there, and the mining business. The museum is two stories with outside machinery to look at as well. I learned a lot from touring this facility. Beautiful views of the city as well as the surrounding hills.

Great way to see the History of Jerome and the mining hayday from 1890 - 1920.

A huge mansion! I cant believe all the technology they had - including a central vacuum system - from 1916! Lots of other information can be learned about Jerome here.

Yes, worth the stop while in the area. We stopped at the Douglas mansion aka Jerome State Park, early in the day. Short film with a lot of info and history. Takes a few minutes to look around the mansion, nicely done, not over done. Probably an hour or so is all the time you need there.

About $7 to get into the mansion that had been turned into a museum about mining and the Douglas family with little of the original rooms or furniture - which was the only down side. Does tell the history of the Douglas family which is the history of Jerome.

Jerome is a fascinating place and a visit to the Douglas Mansion is a must do. Apart from the exhibits there is an excellent video presentation on the history of the town and how it went from being a successful copper mining town to ghost town sitting on top of 800 mine tunnels and two intersecting geological faults.