Hunter House Victorian Museum

This redbrick and stone-trimmed Romanesque Revival-style house in the historic Freemason neighborhood was built by prominent banker and merchant James Wilson Hunter in 1894 from plans designed by Boston architect W. P. Wentworth. Hunter and his wife, Lizzie Barnes Hunter, had three children, none of whom ever married and all of whom spent their entire lives here. They bequeathed the house as a...

Posted on September 10, 2011. Brought to you by frommers.

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This is a well preserved mansion with a great history. Along with being able to a tour the museum offers great teas and events throughout the year

Posted by Ann G G on January 15, 2016. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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A historic Victorian home built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style for Norfolk banker James Wilson Hunter in 1895. The home is decorated and retains a lot of the family period furnishings. … A historic Victorian home built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style for Norfolk banker James Wilson Hunter in 1895. The home is decorated and retains a lot of the family period furnishings. The...

Posted by Parisian73 on August 06, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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It is small, but it is quite worth the visit. Docents give an excellent outline of historical events and lifestyles. The gift shop is quaint and might provide an unusual gift item for … It is small, but it is quite worth the visit. Docents give an excellent outline of historical events and lifestyles. The gift shop is quaint and might provide an unusual gift item for you.

Posted by annrawlingsmd on March 24, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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Everything Timothy B has written here is a lie . Edna Norman was not his Aunt nor would she have ever claimed him as farmily, asfar as living there he has only ever been there 5 or 6 times over a ...

Posted by Cindy B at TripAdvisor User Review on December 18, 2013. Brought to you by binglocal.

Interesting history

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If you like touring historic homes in cities you visit, you will certainly enjoy this one. Great tour and beautiful home.

Posted by lisarollison on July 23, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Hunter House Victorian Museum can be found at W Freemason St 240. The following is offered: Theater. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Norfolk there are 8 other Theater. An overview can be found here.

Posted on September 21, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

Hunter House Victorian Museum is located at 240 W Freemason St, Norfolk, VA. This business specializes in Museums & Galleries.

Posted on May 31, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Transport yourself to the Victorian Era

Posted on October 25, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

This historic home was built in 1854 for James Hunter, his wife Lizzie, and their three children. All of the children remained unmarried, and the youngest, Eloise, converted the house to the museum as part of her Hunter Foundation. The museum opened in 1988 and gives visitors a glimpse into lives of a wealthy family at the end of the 19th Century. Friendly docents conduct tours every half hour,...

Posted on August 30, 2014. Brought to you by cityseekr.

Located in the Historic Freemason District in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, the Hunter House Victorian Museum is open to the general public for guided tours April through December, Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and Sundays 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tours begin on the hour and the half hour. Special tours, exhibits and events are held throughout the season.

Posted on May 19, 2012. Brought to you by discoverourtown.