Moss Mansion
Moss Mansion
4.5
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Our rooms are filled with details from a bygone era, our docents and staff excited to share history and lore, and our grounds are peaceful and splendid. Every visit to the Moss Mansion holds a new treasure to discover featuring interesting exhibits, special events, educational tours, volunteer projects, rental opportunities for weddings, private meetings and parties, and a lovely little gift shop! To plan your trip, please visit www.mossmansion.com. Tour hours change seasonally - check the website for blockout dates and extended hours at least one week before your visit.
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AquatenniiaT
Combined Locks, WI342 contributions
Sep 2020
The Moss Mansion was interesting, and the signs walked us through the tour quite well. There was also a guided tour option if you scheduled ahead. There was no concern with social distancing when we went, and there was a docent available on each floor to answer questions. Good thing, too, because we thought the item that looked like a wall-mounted toothbrush holder in each bathroom was a toothbrush holder. When we asked, we learned that, rather than a toothbrush holder, there was an electric curling iron heater in each bathroom!
Written September 24, 2020
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Thanks so much for you kind review! We are glad our pandemic protocols made you feel confident about visiting, and we are happy that this summer we have been able to make adjustments that continue to keep folks comfortable. We do have some fun and interesting items - hope you also got to see the dragons on the doorknobs in the sitting room! Come see us again soon.
Written July 11, 2021
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Debbie W
Orlando57 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We enjoyed our guided tour very much! Joel was an excellent guide and a fountain of knowledge about the home and the family that lived there. Look at the website and if you can be there when a tour is scheduled, it's worth the extra couple of dollars to take a walk back in time and see how a wealthy family in the area lived. The "mansion" feels like a home...it's hard to believe it's 120 years old; the woman behind the design and all the details was WAY ahead of her time! The tour took almost 2 hours with a small group of 6. Some stairs, but don't let that deter you from touring the home.
Written August 12, 2023
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VanEsq12
Dallas, TX4,141 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Guided tours are limited, so most people will end up doing a self-guided tour as I did. This 28-room mansion is beautifully renovated. Each room has historical photographs and artifacts helping you to understand just how progressive this residence and its owners were. This was a wonderful way to spend some time on a dreary afternoon. HINT: Very clean restrooms are on site. HINT: tours start at the BACK of the house in the basement.
Written July 6, 2023
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Thank you for an excellent rating, VanEsq12! We are so glad we were able to share our love of this special family and this beautiful place. Do come see us again if you can!
Written July 24, 2023
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Lauren Drew
1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Friends
My friends from work and I are living in Billings this summer during our internship and we decided to try the Moss Mansion Clue Game. We have been checking out different places and fun things to do; this was by far the best part of the summer!
Whoever is the mastermind behind doing a real life version of the game Clue in a historic mansion deserves so much good vibes. All of the women running the event tonight were extremely nice and welcoming. They did an excellent job of explaining the game and of course making accommodations to ensure safety with the current pandemic.
I highly recommend visiting the mansion for a tour, or a special event, etc. It is worth every penny spent! 10/10 fantastic, It was just so much fun, my friends and I could not stop talking about it afterwards!!!
Whoever is the mastermind behind doing a real life version of the game Clue in a historic mansion deserves so much good vibes. All of the women running the event tonight were extremely nice and welcoming. They did an excellent job of explaining the game and of course making accommodations to ensure safety with the current pandemic.
I highly recommend visiting the mansion for a tour, or a special event, etc. It is worth every penny spent! 10/10 fantastic, It was just so much fun, my friends and I could not stop talking about it afterwards!!!
Written July 18, 2020
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Wow - the BEST part?! Thanks! In these strange times your five stars mean very much to our staff and volunteers. Thank you for telling the world about us! Do come see us again soon...
Written July 31, 2020
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CharlesC722
Dawsonville, GA43 contributions
Jun 2022
We can certainly agree with the NUMBER ONE attraction rating. This home was simply fabulous and its 'history was spellbinding. The original owner was an incredible entrepreneur who amassed a fortune and in the process was one of the folks responsible for the rise of Billings. This home was the first in Montana to have all of the modern amenities'. In addition the furnishings and craftmanship rival castles throughout Europe and even America`s Biltmore House in Ashville . The staff was so very informative and helpful, going out of their way to make sure that our visit was exceptional. Clearly the Mansion the highlight of our visit to Billings.
Written June 19, 2022
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Thank you so much for your glowing review and excellent rating! We got a little behind on our responses, but we hope your memories from last summer are still bringing you joy!
Written July 24, 2023
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DillonM1905
Laramie, WY458 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This was a very interesting mansion with all sorts of internal architecture and styles throughout the house. Family history very intriguing to include plans for a utopian city in Montana and some talented women writers and illustrators. We thoroughly enjoyed the home.
Written August 22, 2023
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Roger C
Billings, MT57 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
My wife has never been to this mansion. It was her birthday so I decided to get passes for a birthday present. The Mansion was set up in a Christmas display. The tour was self-guided and mainly focused on Christmases past and present. The main focus was on the Christmas tree's that were set up are all of the rooms. It's building is pretty cool and very historic. We enjoyed the tour immensely. Very reasonably priced. Visit the gift store. They have some really cool historical literature.
Written January 7, 2020
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Thank you, Roger C! We are honored that you chose to celebrate the occasion with a tour at the Moss. I hope you were able to let us know how we could have made your visit even better - that last star is something we strive to earn. We do hope you will come see us and enjoy another of our 'seasons' soon!
Written January 8, 2020
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booklady44
Billingham, UK2 contributions
This house is nearly all original. One family member lived in the house from 1903-1984 and changed almost nothing. The house became a museum intact after her death. The architect is Henry Janeway Hardenberg who also designed the New York Plaza Hotel, Boston Copley Plaza, Washington D.C. Willard Hotel and the New York Dakota Apartment buildings. It is possible that this is the only home that he designed that is available for tours. The architect never came to Montana so every room was photographed in 1903 for his approval. All of the photos are still in the collection and are part of the tour.
You enter into a Moorish hall with a Saracenic arch inspired by the Alhambra in Granada Spain. This room opens into a large center music room with original deep blue silk velure wall paper. The library to the left has all original leather furniture including a water buffalo skin topped partnership desk. To the right is the immaculate Louis the sixteenth French revival parlor with the original Aubusson carpets and gold leaf furniture and Ottoman silk drapes. The sitting room is the center room on the south and it has all original batik and stencil burlap wall paper with Art Nouveau designs. There are even lizards on the door handles. The outside veranda and original conservatory are off of the sitting room. The Empire dining room has two windows out into the conservatory to bring the Moss guests spring/summer year round. The Art Moderne kitchen is at least 30 years ahead of its time and still roomy by todays standards. The second floor bedroom have all but one of the original beds and features an original suite of Handel light fixtures in the nursery. Gift shop and entrance are accessed down the back stairs. You must not miss this wonderful place.
You enter into a Moorish hall with a Saracenic arch inspired by the Alhambra in Granada Spain. This room opens into a large center music room with original deep blue silk velure wall paper. The library to the left has all original leather furniture including a water buffalo skin topped partnership desk. To the right is the immaculate Louis the sixteenth French revival parlor with the original Aubusson carpets and gold leaf furniture and Ottoman silk drapes. The sitting room is the center room on the south and it has all original batik and stencil burlap wall paper with Art Nouveau designs. There are even lizards on the door handles. The outside veranda and original conservatory are off of the sitting room. The Empire dining room has two windows out into the conservatory to bring the Moss guests spring/summer year round. The Art Moderne kitchen is at least 30 years ahead of its time and still roomy by todays standards. The second floor bedroom have all but one of the original beds and features an original suite of Handel light fixtures in the nursery. Gift shop and entrance are accessed down the back stairs. You must not miss this wonderful place.
Written January 3, 2006
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What a remarkable review! Though it was written almost ten years ago, the facts are still the same - all those wonderful elements remain original in this amazing house/museum. We continue to enjoy the work of preserving and sharing the history and personal stories of this industrious pioneering family. Recent comments at the front desk included comparisons with other historic houses in the country - most of which were built not as full-time homes for a family but as showcases for collections. One observer stated, "This house IS art." Thank you for your visit and for your beautiful review.
Written August 29, 2015
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Barbb1213
San Diego, CA110 contributions
Dec 2012 • Family
The mansion has senior citizen, active military and child discounts. The normal price is 10 dollars. The mansion is cared for a non profit group that gives tours of the mansion. The group is very knowledgable and can answer whatever question you may have.
There are restrooms in an outside pavilion for tourist to use. Inside the house they have a coat rack for the visitors but you must ask about it. This is a walking tour that is 1 and a half hours long which includes the use of stairs. There is no elevator. No pictures are to be taken inside the house but you can buy photos or gifts in the gift shop. Tour times are Sunday, Tuesday- Friday from 1-4 with the last tour starting at 3. Please remember to call for a reservation if your group consists of more than 10 people.
The tour kicks off by watching a maybe 10 minute video about the history of the Moss family (Mr. Moss was very infuental in Billing's history). The house was constructed in the late 1800 or early 1900's. The house is 60 by 60 feet and has 3 floors. The tour is only of the 2 floors which is fine because the top floor is administrative offices and a converted storage space of what was suppose to be a ball room. After the video you make your way up the maids stairs (very small diameter) to the wonderfully constructed masterpiece of a house. There are parlors, dining rooms, restrooms, closets, libraries, sitting rooms, garden rooms ... galore. Each room had a bell for the maid, the house was heated and had electricity which was not common for those days. The interior is constructed of wood from Tennessee, plaster, walls with gold threading, hand painted walls and ceilings, imported almost everything. Every room has a theme as the lady of the house was an art/ musician major and her husband was a great investor.
The house is just glamourous and a definite must see when visiting billings.
There are restrooms in an outside pavilion for tourist to use. Inside the house they have a coat rack for the visitors but you must ask about it. This is a walking tour that is 1 and a half hours long which includes the use of stairs. There is no elevator. No pictures are to be taken inside the house but you can buy photos or gifts in the gift shop. Tour times are Sunday, Tuesday- Friday from 1-4 with the last tour starting at 3. Please remember to call for a reservation if your group consists of more than 10 people.
The tour kicks off by watching a maybe 10 minute video about the history of the Moss family (Mr. Moss was very infuental in Billing's history). The house was constructed in the late 1800 or early 1900's. The house is 60 by 60 feet and has 3 floors. The tour is only of the 2 floors which is fine because the top floor is administrative offices and a converted storage space of what was suppose to be a ball room. After the video you make your way up the maids stairs (very small diameter) to the wonderfully constructed masterpiece of a house. There are parlors, dining rooms, restrooms, closets, libraries, sitting rooms, garden rooms ... galore. Each room had a bell for the maid, the house was heated and had electricity which was not common for those days. The interior is constructed of wood from Tennessee, plaster, walls with gold threading, hand painted walls and ceilings, imported almost everything. Every room has a theme as the lady of the house was an art/ musician major and her husband was a great investor.
The house is just glamourous and a definite must see when visiting billings.
Written December 28, 2012
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Cheri N
Swift Current, Canada4 contributions
Oct 2011 • Couples
We traveled seven hours and this was one of the only tourist stop that we planned on doing. The outside was beautiful and we were so excited to go inside. On the door they said they were closed for the day for a wedding. They could have posted this on their website or told me when I called four weeks in advance. So, if ou plan on going, just know that they can close the doors without any warning for a private party.
Written October 31, 2011
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We are very sorry your trip in 2011 turned out this way. Many things have changed since then, including the website and our private party notices. We will do our best to accommodate all our guests, whether they be renting our venue or visiting the museum. Our private bookings that interrupt regular public tours (and not all of them do) are posted on the Event Calendar on our website, as are regular tour hours, summer tour hours, fundraisers and other important events. Please know that TripAdvisor posts only one schedule, so we are not able to post both summer and winter tour hours. Thank you for taking the time to give us honest feedback - please visit again and allow us to give you the tour you deserved!
Written July 2, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
What is the price to get into the mansion?
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Written June 16, 2015
Here is an update for the questions Betty T asked over a year ago...
Admission to the Moss Mansion Museum is $12 for Adults, $10 for Senior Citizens and Military, and $8 for children ages 6 to 17. Guided tours are available for $15 at 10 am and 1pm in the summertime, but only on Friday and Saturday in the fall and winter at 1pm. We do have special pricing from November 15th through the first full week of January: Guided Christmas tours are $20 and self guided tours start at $15. Please see our website for all the details of pricing and schedule.
The Rimrocks of Billings are free of charge. Access is from Zimmerman Park or from walking/biking trails along US Hwy 3 (East Airport Road). You can get more information from Billings Chamber of Commerce.
The Pryor Mountains have one developed campsite (as of summer 2017) with a $16 fee per night. Touring access to roads is free.
The Pictograph Caves are free with a free-will donation opportunity.
Thanks for inquiring about Billings area attractions!
Corinna Sinclair
Administrative Assistant
Moss Mansion Museum
Written August 25, 2019
I am leading a group of eleven retired teachers from Hawai'i who will have half a day to explore Billings.
We need to check out from Boothill Inn and Suites by 11 am and we need to be at the airport by 2:00 pm.
Will our group be able to tour the Moss Mansion in the morning (between 9-12 noon) of July 17, 2015?
Please advise.
Sincerely,
Naomi Yap, President Hawai'i Alpha Delta Kappa
An International Honorary Sorority for women educators
Written May 30, 2015
Yes! We would love to have Hawai'i Alpha Delta Kappa visit us at the Moss. Tours are guided and begin on the hour at 10 am to 3pm every day but Monday. The tour lasts about one hour. Adult admission is $10, and Seniors enjoy a discounted $7 admission rate. If you'd like to schedule a group tour for additional discount, please call ahead at 1-406-256-5100 to book at group rates. Groups must be 10 people or more.
Thanks for your interest in the Moss Mansion Museum! See you soon!
Corinna
Administrative Assistant
Moss Mansion Museum
Written June 22, 2015
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