Mansion Tour Information
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The Asa Packer Mansion Museum
Jim Thorpe PA 18229
Phone 570.325.3229
asapackermansion@jtborough.org
Hours of Operation
April 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 26th, & 27th 11:00 am-4:15 pm
May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th 11:00 am-4:15 pm
Open daily, with the exception of Tuesdays starting May 28th through October 31st 11:00 am-4:15 pm
The Mansion was the home of philanthropist, railroad magnate, and founder of Lehigh University, Asa Packer. Built in 1861 by Philadelphia architect, Samuel Sloan, the home was constructed over a span of two years and cost a total of $14,000 dollars. Topped by a red-ribbed tin roof and a central cupola, or belvedere, the home was built over a cast iron frame and consists of 3 stories, 18 rooms and approximately 11,000 square feet of living space.
Mary Packer Cummings
The Asa Packer Mansion Museum
Mary Packer Cummings, Asa Packer's daughter, is the reason why The Mansion remains as part of local history today. In 1912, she willed her family's home and all its contents to the Borough of Mauch Chunk where it would remain as a memorial to her father and his accomplishments. At that time, however, the borough was not certain what to do with the home, and so, it was closed until 1956.
A National Historic Landmark
The Bear Mountain Lions (now Jim Thorpe Lions) were named trustees to the home from 1954-2024. The Mansion has been open to the public since Memorial Day of 1956, and was recognized for its national significance in commemorating the history of The United States by the National Park Service in 1985.
The Asa Packer Mansion Museum will be opening for the 2025 Season on Saturday, April 6th. Our hours of operation in April will be Saturdays & Sundays 11:00 am to 4:15 pm. We will be closed on Easter Sunday. Our hours of operation in May will be Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays 11:00 am to 4:15 pm through Memorial Day weekend.
