





Children's Museums
Ainsley House
📍 300 Grant St, Campbell, CA 95008🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–3 PM |
About Ainsley House
Tudor-style historic home & gardens. Restored Tudor-style house built in 1925 with original furnishings & extensive English gardens. Ainsley House features a 1920s electric stove, oven, and one of the first refrigerators in the United States, all still functional and original to the home. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 100 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- History Museum
- Locations
- Ainsley House & Campbell Historical Museum
- Hours
- Friday-Sunday, 11am-3pm
- Highlights
- Historic buildings, local history exhibits, family events
- Special Events
- Free Museum Day, Family Fun Fridays, adult hands-on experiences
💡 Did You Know?
- Ainsley House features a 1920s electric stove, oven, and one of the first refrigerators in the United States, all still functional and original to the home
- The Tudor-style mansion built in 1925 spans over 6,000 square feet and was constructed using California Oak, a material now extremely rare to find
- The master bathroom features a luxurious 1920s design with lavender tile and five shower heads, representing exceptional bathroom engineering for its era
- The house retains all original furnishings, and Mr. Ainsley's daughter, now in her 90s, still visits the property periodically to maintain the family connection to the historic home
- Ainsley House operates on a seasonal schedule, closing annually from January through March, and is only open Friday-Sunday from 11am-3pm
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan your visit for Friday-Sunday between 11am-3pm when both locations are open. The venue is completely closed January-March, so avoid those months entirely.
- Allow at least 2 hours for your tour. Visitors consistently highlight the wealth of architectural details, original furnishings, and historical stories—rushing through means missing the remarkable features that make this property special.
- Use the Campbell Library parking lot as your GPS destination rather than searching for Ainsley House directly—it shares the lot and is much easier to locate this way.
- Engage with the volunteer docents extensively. Reviewers consistently praise them for being knowledgeable, patient, and able to answer detailed questions about the home's history, architecture, and original furnishings.
- Visit during special events like Free Museum Day (July 18) or Family Fun Friday (July 17) for free or special programming admission, and plan ahead since the venue has limited seasonal hours.
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