Mayowood Mansion
About
Mayowood Historic Home is one of the top attractions in Rochester, drawing thousands of visitors each year! A tour of Mayowood is to experience the personal lives of Dr. Charlie Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, and his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo, and gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements in medicine and human service.The 23,000-square foot, thirty-eight room home was built in 1910 by Dr. Charlie and Edith Mayo. The home is built of concrete construction, the first of its kind in southeast Minnesota. Once a 3,300-acre country estate, the home has seen many changes over the years.You're invited to explore Mayowood and immerse yourself in the lives and legacy of the famous Mayo Clinic doctors who helped change the world of medicine.
Tours run every hour Wednesday and Saturday 10am - 3pm and Sundays 12pm - 3pm. Add Thursdays 10am - 3pm starting July 3, 2024. Tours run until October 24, 2024.
Christmas tours begin November 2 through December 13, 2024.
Closed major holidays.
Full list of tour dates and times and tickets are available at olmstedhistory.com/mayowood or call 507-282-9447.