mill grove mansion

My 7year old daughter and I went to the Audubon House while other family members were at an event at the nearby expo center. She had seen some of Audubon's drawings in her science book (in a section on nature journaling), and was excited to find out that we could visit his first home in America. I did not know many details of his life prior to our visit. There was an introduction by a docent, then a video and self guiding tour. We enjoyed looking at the original books, mounts, and art on the walls. There was a room arranged for kids to try some art, and a room with a changing exhibit by local artists. There are many are many trails on the grounds. We enjoyed a short walk, and would have explored more if we had time. If in the area again, we would return.

Entitled my review "Learn all you can about him b4 you go" becuz you wont get much from the tour nor the little video they offer. The house sits far back away from the street & when you drive the little road leading up to it, you enter into a quieter world... beautiful really giving you a sense that you have stepped back in time with the many trees surrounding it and birds flying all around & singing. Upon entering the house & paying for the tour, we were ushered in room adjacent to gift shop & a sweet young lady gave her (5 minutes..??) tour in that one room using the memorized tour speech which was not to be interrupted with questions or additional info ....so she left us in the little room and went back into gift shop...although she was the only person within the house running the tour AND the gift shop so she was kinda spread thin... small tv in same room had a VERY short video to give info about the place and him. You can go room to room within the 3 floor mansion and remain as long as you want in each room observing whatever info within that specific room. There are a couple of big owls within cages outside the house on the premise which wisely hide within the cage so that you can't annoy them by staring at them or taking pictures. Multiple trails to take or sit on benches or walk down to river where Audubon was alleged to have skated on it when it would freeze in the winter or swim in during summer. No food or little snacks served there so eat before you go. Ask tour guide to point direction which Lucy's house is situated not far from Audubons. It's HUGE!!!...like the White House....private property so you cant go in but pull over & look at it from the streets. Mill Grove House is definitely worth going to...especially the bedroom upstairs whereas he turned in a kinda museum along with other paraphernalia. Overall we enjoyed being there.

This is a beautiful park. There is a self-guided tour of the home of John James Audubon with his original water colors and books displayed. There are several nature trails which are lovely - we did not get to do the birding trails and/or nature trails - but will definitely return to do them.

The house at Mill Grove was the first home of John James Audubon in America. He lived there for a few years, during which he met and married his wife. He also became interested in documenting the native birds and animals while living here; this would later translate into his project "Birds of America." The house is preserved as a museum-small, but well-done. They have an elephant folio of an original "Birds of America" as well as other books & papers. You can also explore the grounds, which have trails and of course attract birds. The Valley Forge Audubon Society sponsors activities here, as well.

We like to come here and just hike the grounds. the building has some art and stuffed animals - fun for kids, with a really small gift shop. Mostly we just walk in the woods.

Immersa nel verde del suo parco la casa museo del famoso illustratore e ornitologo americano Audubon ci consente di ripercorrere parte della storia di questi luoghi ameni e delle avventure pioneristiche di questo illustre personaggio.Ho avuto la fortuna di incontrare nella mia visita una guida volontaria di origine italiana,Piero che quindi ha potuto illustrare nella mia lingua con tanti dettagli l'incredibile e affascinante storia di questo sito storico.Le illustrazioni presenti sono bellissime e alcune originali e la ricostruzione degli ambienti come se fossero vissuti affascina.Anche l'attenzione alla curiosita' dei piu' piccoli con una sala per il disegno e l'osservazione merita di essere segnalata e fanno di questo piccolo e delizioso museo un luogo vivo.Notevoli anche i dipinti murali che occupano gran parte delle pareti dove le storie e le avventure di Audubon si sviluppano in un delicato racconto visivo.Piccoli oggetti a tema sono in vendita alla biglietteria e il parco e' bellissimo da godere pienamente con la bella stagione