The Emlen Physick Estate is a Victorian house museum offering a look back at Victorian life through its architecture, decorative arts, and the story of the Physick family. The charming estate is a great representation of Victorian lifestyle and architecture, with significant effort made to maintain it. Visitors highly recommend the tour for a pleasurable and intimate experience. Tours cover the first and second floors, where friendly guides share encyclopedic knowledge mixed with charming humor. It is a fun and educational blast into the past, perfect for a rainy day, where guests learn about American history through the life of this family. Tours can fill up quickly, so getting tickets in advance is recommended. The estate also hosts special events like a beer fest, which is a lot of fun. Furthermore, located on the property is a fantastic restaurant noted for its outstanding food, delightful atmosphere, and impeccable service, contributing to an unforgettable culinary experience.
The architecture is a rare Victorian style. It is one of the first homes in Cape May with plumbing and electricity.The tour guides were great!
November 2025
This is about the 5th or 6th mansion we've visited. The place is very nice the mansion inside is beautiful your guide was funny sarcastic and knowledgeable. $ 20.00 tour better to get them online .
November 2025
Very beautiful estate where we learned about Emlen Physick. We built a scarecrow, learned about magicians, and listened for ghosts
