Imagine living in 1929 and visiting the Crane family at their summer home in Ipswich. The house is so big and Mrs. Crane’s kitty, Ptolemy, has gone missing just before the party! Can the group help a family servant find the mischievous Siamese?

Once he’s found, kids will have just enough time to dress for the party! This tour has a run time of approximately 30-45 minutes. Children 2 and under are admitted free.

In order to allow as many children to enjoy the tour as possible, each child may be accompanied by no more than 2 adults. The tour goes through the family and guest living spaces of the Great House. 

We recommend arriving 15 minutes prior to your tour start time. Please be on time. We are unable to reschedule your tour if you are late.

Accessibility: The Grand Stair has 30 steps. We’re sorry, but there is no elevator. Headset amplifier available upon request.

Grounds admission is included in the ticket price and covers a 3-hour visit. The Cat’s Meow is designed for children age 3-8.