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Visitor tip
Book a guided tour with a knowledgeable docent to maximize your visit - reviewers specifically praised the 90-minute house tours for their educational value and depth of historical knowledge about the mansion and its original furnishings
Best time
Visit during spring (March-April) when azaleas, camellias, and jasmine are in bloom for the most beautiful garden experience, as the grounds are free to explore anytime
Visitor tip
Check the venue's YouTube channel for virtual tours and archived programming if you cannot visit in person, or if you arrive after the last scheduled house tour ends
About Goodwood Museum & Gardens
Tours of a historic mansion & grounds. House museum tours of a grand 1830s private residence on a landscaped estate with outbuildings.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Museum & Gardens
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
- Historic Significance
- Former plantation with 190 years of history
- Special Feature
- Memorial to the Enslaved with names of known enslaved persons
- Access
- In-person tours and virtual experiences available
What visitors say
My husband and I highly recommend visiting the Goodwood Museum. The house is beautiful with lots of original furnishings. We were VERY impressed with the tour. Carolyn the tour docent was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and we learned a lot…
Lovely place for an afternoon stroll. Come explore the grounds of this majestic estates, it’s completely free! We visited when all the azaleas, camellias, and jasmine were in bloom so it was entirely lovely! We didn’t get to see the…
We walked the grounds on a Monday. They are closed Sundays and Mondays
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Did You Know?
- Goodwood features a permanent Memorial to the Enslaved with live oaks and azaleas, representing 190 years of documented history at the estate
- The main house dates to the 1830s and retains original furnishings, making it a well-preserved example of antebellum architecture and interior design
- The grounds are completely free to explore, with visitors able to enjoy the gardens and landscape without admission fees
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