Reviews of Mackay Mansion Museum (Museum)

K Flo

Very cool history

Khalid Eliam

Great tour, good story! Worth seeing!

Denver Hughes

The Mackay mansion is a wonderful location with its of history. The tour Guide Dawn is awesome and full of knowledge. There is allot of paranormal stuff happening there as well , for the paranormal enthusiasts. A must experience if you are up in Virginia city

Silvia Hernandez Ungui

Very interesting

Nicholas Anderson

Fantastic tour of the Mansion! Very detailed information. Was impressed with the fact that they let you wander around on your own and take pictures. Did not capture any ggggghosts on film.

Dennis Slater

Fun time

Dorothy Terrill

Loved learning about the history of Virginia City and the area. Great mansion friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff person.

Vince Miller

I married the woman of my dreams here and the experience was everything we could have hoped for and more.

Dayana Aghaie

Went to S. Lake Tahoe to get away from busy Bay Area life and decided to cross over to Nevada to check out Virginia City. The visitors center had a list of various tours one could go on and we decided on the Mackey Mansion - history, mines, ghost stories - sounded fun! We arrive and the tour guide is finishing up a tour with another couple. She was a wonderfully friendly and funny lady and made the brief history lesson and initial tour a great experience. Loved all of the history in this place, including all of the original furnishings. After touring the main floor, which included the office and parlor. The tour guide then told us the ghost stories before letting is wander the rest of the building. Upstairs to the bedrooms and down stairs to the dining room where apparently Edison, Bell, and Twain had joined their hosts for dinner. Would definitely recommend this place for anyone who appreciates history, antiques, ghost stories, or any combo of the three.

Stacie Umbel

Katie was my tour guide and had ample amount of knowledge on all things Virginia City!

Ryan Privee

Very interesting museum, friendly staff, paranormally active and pretty much the whole town is 'ghost hunting friendly'.

Samuel Chambers

Nice location to visit if you're into the "ole west." Many relics to see and enjoy. Day trip only.

bigt5712

Great tour guide, she was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Heather Dickenson

Very informative docent who knew her history. Steep staircase, loved the plumbing in the bathroom.

Edward Williams

It's an older building that is said to be haunted. I did not have any such experience so I plan to return in hopes of such an encounter.

Mary Eshenaur

Very interesting history, great place to visit!

Cristian13226

This Mansion has it all! Ghosts, great staff, beautiful decor, rare and amazing items in the building, and a beautiful venue for a wedding and or event. The tour guide Betty is quite a great woman who guides the tours with both information and humor in an amazing way. The mackay is a wonderful spot to stop and enjoy the history, the view, and the people. Definitely will be visiting again.

Edward Madrid

Our tour guide Justin was well versed and full of historical facts about the mansion and The Mc Kay family. I highly recommend this tour if you have about an hour to learn some history about Virginia City. You could spend a whole day in the area and shop around if you have time as well.

shexxybiotch

The perfect place for a wedding!!

Tracy Byrom

Nice

Deana Char

Went to haunted house event was lots of fun. Would love to also go for a day time tour of the mansion sometime.

Susan Smith

Great old original haunted Mansion! Tours happen there. Think it's about $8-10 , not too pricey and worth the price of admission! Many ghost adventurers have been.. Don't go alone! A must see in Virginia City!

Dina Altamirano

Love the place so much history I love the experience did see any ghost but I'm very sure there's something because i got a really bad headache as soon I enter the place,and the lady who gives us the tour was very friendly, and just feel that I need more time to explore the Mansion but it was a lot of people going on the tours.

Jake martin

Dont go in there I'm telling you something went wrong inside that house many years ago. Something definitely is watching you. 6 people entered in the house all 6 felt weird before know anything about the damn ghost...... cool but no not for me....

Jeff Spellman

History American history the West

Bryan Shobe

The tour guide was amazing. The house was great to see. There are such beautiful pieces of original furniture. If you can make a donation to help preserve thus key piece of Virginia City history. We also learned they have a Go Fund me account going to preserve this beautiful property.

vicky scanlon

Wow, amazing. Guides are informative and friendly. Beautifully preserved.

April Wilbert

Great tour today with Katie! She was extremely knowledgeable. My daughter and I enjoy the paranormal and have participated in many tours. This was the first time we had an experience. She actually heard a voice. Would love to do a night tour of this very haunted house.

Roger Skidmore

This place is awesome I took a picture of the dining room it came out blurry but if you look closely you can see a lady over my shoulder and it was not my fiance because she was standing right next to me

K H

Virginia City is amazing and everything there is full of history.

Phillip Wilson

Wonderful place to have a wedding

Brad Wassenaar

Very awesome mansion, great and friendly tour guide. Had a great time!

Shelbi Wallis

Live it

Sal Campos

Beautiful museum with great historical value

Elizabeth Rieger

time stands still here! the tour Guide Dawn and her son are amazing. there isn't a question they can't answer!

Tim Wagoner

This place was awesome!!! A must if you are in the area :)

Phil Nieto

Read the History on the mansion wall

DAVID RICAURTE

A lot of history beautiful place and area )

Brad Maddox

Very cool

msphilo1

Went for a private paranormal investigation in December. The mansion is small with very steep steps and heating is not available but it's an older house and that's to be expected. The owner ensured that there was a nice fire going in the main office and that was a definite plus. The only reason that I didn't give five stars is because we were not allowed to investigate in the dinning room as we were told the area was off limits. Overall, we had a great time and would recommend. Very friendly staff.

kenste1949

Very fun and entertaining tour, then you get to view upstairs and grounds on your own.

Maribel

I came here with my husband and it wasn’t until we came back from NV that he told me that something followed him into our car as we were driving away from Virginia city and he said that it was sitting in the backseat and he sensed that it was right next to him too now I didn’t believe it at all as I didn’t feel anything in that house no presence of any sort but then again I know some spirits will cling onto people who can sense fear maybe , but I know when he is telling the truth , and I was surprised that it took him long enough to tell him he said he didn’t want me to get scared or spooked since we were driving . I am giving this place a 5 star rating as the tour guide let us wonder alone upstairs and was very good at giving us information on the house . I wouldn’t mind going back again but my husband “NO “ Great area with great history . Would highly recommend if you’re not afraid of haunted houses or ghosts .

Z Vollmar

Awesome antiques and below average ghost stories.

Tanya Thornton

Really loved investigating this location had an amazing time the care giver was an amazing lady I'm very glad to have met her can't wait to see her again

john briggum

Fun haunted house

Brittany McDonald

Awesome experience! The Mackey mansion was one of my favorite things to tour while visiting Nevada and I highly recommend going there to experience the history. Take lots of photos! I went in with full battery life until I was left alone in there and my battery was flashing red and about to die so I left the house and stepped outside and had a full charge! So I went back in to “debunk” and the life was sucked from my battery again until I left the house. Just that little experience alone was worth the trip

Susan DuBois

Really enjoyed the tour, the story and the artifacts. Our guide, Betty, had extra stories and plenty of answers. There are steep stairs in this building and, although they are equiped with sturdy handrails, the upper and lower floors may be a challenge for some.

Donald sextonIV

Awesome place

Dawn Dorn

Great guide with lots of history.

James Obert

We got married here. Beautiful ceremony, they supplied all the tables, chairs and covers.

Diana Hartley

The tour is super cool! The guide was HILARIOUS!!!

Mary Hamer

The tour was short, but nice. Place is smaller than you'd expect, but it's still a great place to visit.

Payton Tenney

Was very cool seeing all the picture's and hearing about how it was built. The hostess was very nice and had tons of knowledge on the town.

Eugene Miller

Outstanding experience. Our tour guide Halen was absolutely informative and entertaining. Bring cash to leave him a tip as his knowledge of the history of the mansion is extensive. You can tell that he really has an interest in the history of the property.

Dakota Knight

Dawn was a very knowledgeable and nice host. I learned a lot of the history of this beautiful mansion. If you’re in Virginia City it is a must see!

Sue R

Great house built by George Hearst, father of William Randolph Hearst in the 1860s. Dawn, our tour guide, was very informative and knowledgeable of the house and history of the area. The house is almost all original with furnishings of the Mackays in each room along with other period furnishings. For you ghost hunters, Dawn even had photos of some ghostly apparitions. You tour 3 stories of the home along with the 2.5 acres of gardens. Very nice.

Andi Cook

Not worth the entrance feel. Nice historical place and neat old furnishings but that's it.

Sabrina Wimberly

Loved this.. Hostess was great..

Anthony Boatner

Great staff and a very fun experince.

Tish Crouch

This is a must stop by when visiting Virginia city.

Trevion Moore

IT'S SO HAUNTED

Marsi Hicks

Great big beautiful house! Love it. No "ghosts" they hyped about. But they are friendly and it was a fun place to go.

Ann Uyeda

Great historical location to visit! Docents are helpful and friendly. And it's haunted!

Geri Holliman

Very interesting place for the history. Staff very knowledgeable, helpful and extremely nice and fun.

Lee Ann Cortes

The historical aspect of it makes it worth it. But be careful going down the stairs, they are steep. Makes me wonder how women didn't fall to their death with their heels, dresses n corsets on. If you like history I recommend it.

David S

If you're really into ghost chasing this might be a place for you. I went with my Sister and her kids. The "mansion" is very small. There are lots of antiques and a hand full of photos of suppose to be ghosts that are "residents" Oh and a photo of Johnny Depp. He was an overnight guest there. It's not expensive, but I wasn't really impressed. Not to be mean... But I guess I expected a much larger home.... Cheers

Mitchell Brown

If you're going to go to Virginia City, you must to go to the McKay Mansion. Cool tour with lots of fun facts.

P Hunt

Loved the tour here great people and lots of history

IMI

Having the family name Mackay (or depending on which family member one asked, McKay), visiting the Silver City, NV's MACKAY MANSION, was high on my " Bucket List ". March 31st, while driving my 'snowbird' mother from my Phoenix home to her winter home in Seattle, I was able check it off the list! Arriving late afternoon, we had hoped to make the last tour of the day, but found it locked up tight. I apologized to my ancestors for being so late, asking their forgiveness. Joking about the possibility of seeing ghost, we turned to leave, and were QUITE STARTLED to find a VERY PLEASANT & young woman standing right behind us. After we composed ourselves, quieting our nervous giggles, she assured us she was very much alive. We took her up on the offer of a private tour, though felt guilty, as she had just come 'home' after a long day at work. Being disabled and not able to continue upstairs, Mom asked to wait on the main floor, to which the young woman offered a chair. Assured she was comfortable, the tour continued up the stairs. Relaying my gratitude, but our need to be on our way, we decended the stairs. No sooner had we finished, 'rounding the corner downstairs, back into the main room, my now my quite confused mother, questioned: "Where would you make the tea?". Standing up, Mom continued: "I just don't remember seeing a kitchen", which increase my growing concern. Our polite guide, taken a back, replied: "I'm so sorry, would you like some tea?...I can run downstairs to make you some!" Pointing into the room we thru which we had origionally entered the mansion, Mom again spoke: "Oh NO dear, but THANK YOU so very much! As I had informed the woman in the other room, we really must be going, and you BOTH must be very hungery by now...didn't you say you had just come from work?" "Yes, but...I live downstairs alone...who ", she abruptly stopped, and looking at me, our guide gave a nervous laugh. My arm around my mother, and as I guided/helping her outside, once again I thanked our guide for her kindness. Sitting in our car, it took us a few minutes to buckle up, head out of town. It wasn't until we had reached Reno, that either Mom or spoke. I said that I couldn't wait to go back! Looking around, Mom nerviously asked: "Tonight?" :)

Brent Casey

Visit this!

Moeneek Gladden

All original for the .ist part the hostess , ,she was awesome

Mark Chappell

Well worth stooping in on

Elton Marks

The staff is very good but stuff there to see is OK

Jeff Schibel

Incredible property with tons of history! Our awesome tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun to chat with. Highly recommend checking out the Mackay Mansion when in Virginia City. Remember to take lots of photos. You never know what might turn up...

Jim Whiteman

Dawn was a wonderful guide!

Justin Smith

Had a great tour guide Haylen. He really new the story. Just walked in for a tour no reservation no waiting.

Arcata Bunyard

Seen it in ghost adventures and had to see it for myself! Amazing little step back in time.

Stephanie Ferdock

Such lovely views of Virginia City from the beautiful brick patio on the east side of this wonderfully landscaped location . I enjoyed seeing the old train pulling into the station that the patio sits above .

Gail Russell

Amazing

laramiejane

The curator was very informative and so friendly. The home needs some repairs done, but the house and the stories are very interesting. Love its historical significance.

ghostie girl 707

A fascinating tour of a beautiful historic mansion ! The guides are amazing.

Carlton Johnson

Love it

John Lupfer

Great tour and tour guide.

Cheyanne

We were in Virginia City for the Hot August Nights weekend and stopped by the Mackay Mansion on a Sunday. Wow was Dawn awesome! She shared her own experiences with us and even showed us photos! She was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed her stories. I would recommend this place to anyone traveling through Virginia City! Oh and don't forget your Bloody Mary's!

Rex Krivanek

What a great visit we had at the mansion. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. She really enjoyed her work and we enjoyed our visit and learning about the history of the house. The town of Virginia City is a really interesting town to visit.

Alexander Bashor

The Rich History surrounding Virginia City is awe inspiring. The Mackay Mansion is by far the most beautiful location in the entire city! Do yourself a favor and take the guided tour!

Jacie Shields

It was worth seeing.

Tariq A

Owner is a good man , prides himself on quality has a collection of handmade rugs , a must see , great wedding venue

Abby Sheets

Admittedly I've only visited once this year on Halloween for the haunted house. I'm sure a regular tour during a different time would have been better. The haunted house was an absolute joke. Worst I've been to. Sent in about 10 people in together per guided group. Literally just had us walk up some stairs then walk down a short hall, turn around to go back downstairs and exit. Narrow hallway so the front of the line was snaking past the end of the line as they exited. Maybe lasted 5 minutes in total which most of that time was climbing some really steep stairs. They should really just forget the haunted house and just do something like ghost stories in the garden.

Stephanie M

Had a great time! Tour guide was awesome and passionate about mansion...

Jose Aldaz

Great tour.... Must place to visit when visiting Virginia City....

Patricia DeFeo

Very well maintained. Staff very knowledgeable with history of the town.

Wendy Bendickson

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! It's like stepping back in time!! The tour guides are super!

Jeanne Smith

Love Comstock history?

Deanna Daly

Neat Place! Historic

Maggie Hatt

Love Virginia city!

john heaton

The hostess, Dawn , is super passionate about the place and the spirits who inhabit it

kalein Ayers

Loved it here Great place

Parnell Pollioni

A must see for Virginia City.

Kristin Havelka

Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. The museum is impressive and holds a ton of history.

Sarah Humphries

Beautiful and great tour guide!! It would be a beautiful event venue!

jerry blaylock

I true look t enjoyed the visit.

Karen Earles

Tour guide Sue was phenomenal

Desirae Trube

This is a great place. If you like spooky you will love the Mackay Mansion

Emily Madison

It made me truly believe there is life after death

AStupefiedSteve

The information that is given is interesting, but the tour is kind of short.

Karen Ross

Fantastic.

Kari Fugate

Mackey is one of my favorite haunts! Love to go there as often as possible!

Emily Powers

Our tour guide was amazing and very informative! We had such a great time! We can't wait to come back. So beautiful and historic!

Billy

Really cool historical mansion, excellent tour guide aswell. We got to learn about the various men who had been in the mansion, from Uylessus S. Grant to Johnny Depp, cool stories about would-be robbers getting shot by guards, and an interesting ghost story and history of related deaths, real fun spot.

Stevie A.

Erica, the tour guide, was so lovely and friendly. She was very knowledgeable and if you like supernatural stories she can share with you the hauntings that happen in town. The home is very beautiful it was all around a great experience! 10/10 recommend if you're in Virginia City!

Colt Stewart

Interesting history of Virginia City.

Austyn Fenwick

Absolutely amazing, great history, great guides. All around 10/10. Stairs are a little spooking to use but that's part of the fun! And the drive up the mountain to get to Virginia city was breath taking.

bellablue71

Very interesting and the guide Dawn was very helpful.

D. Alexandra T. Profant

The Mackay Mansion is a great place to go back in time and revisit Virginia City's past glory. With the visit there is a hospitality which is brought to a personal level of service bridging ones experience between two centuries- all in a days time. This transcends most Nevada visitor experiences where Mackay's true story may be heard and realized while visiting the mansion. A silver legacy brought to one through table side service, as though Tiffany was a guest studying the manners to design his next silver tea- spoons and service.

Gold Prospecting California 2019

Had a blast.. Very cool place to visit.. Even caught a picture of a ghost

L G

Full of history wonderful place to visit.

Dawn Dessaussois

The jewel of the Comstock

Deby Moehnke

The tour was awesome

Cort Rosa

Great history of this awesome mansion! Tour guide was very sweet, knowledgeable and patient and interactive with my children.

Chelsea McDermott

Awesome!

Shannon Justen

We loved this place!

Bob Lombardo

Such an awesome tour!!! Well worth the wait... tours on the hour..

Cynthia Wilson

Awesome, beautiful, elegant furnishings & wonderful historical society

Cahirup Vaughn

Extremely friendly people. I look forward to seeing them every time I go visit. Beautiful mansion and eerie vibes to go with the visit

Blake MacKenzie

Did a great tour of the property in July 2010. Also got a great picture of a ghost on the front porch in the evening while walking by.

Doris Maldonado

Is nice is very intense this is what I saw in the mirror after the picture was taken see closer and there is a face like a shadow inside the mirror.

Dawny Ng

Nice historical museum

Sandra Aguilar

My husband and I visited the Mansion on Sunday. Absolutely beautiful home, full of history and definitely takes you back in time The docent Dawn was amazing. Friendly lady full of passion for this historical home She was extremely knowledgeable and informative. She had some very interesting paranormal stories to share too

Becky Theller

Nicely maintained mansion. Tour guide on Saturday July 21st was exceptional!! We liked that we could explore on our own after the talk. Thank you!

daniel reed

Was awesome

Iwaswaitingforyouat TheDough

It's ight

William Thompson

Tour was quick and overpriced

joe hines

Very interesting and some really cool history to this place a must see!

Danon Schobel

Dawn was such a joy and was a wealth of knowledge of Virginia City and the Mackay Mansion. She took extra time and patiently answered all of our questions. *I actually capture an image of the little girl, that roams the mansion, when I took a picture of Mrs. Mackays bedroom.

Caroline Donham

Ive been here several times and the tours are very informative on the history and if you want it, they can share paranormal experiences too. Very neat mansion with fascinating historical connections and has great display of original and time period furniture and artifacts. Very affordable and fun activity for the whole family!

Rene Aparicio Rivas

Show a lot of the old West