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CULBERTSON MANSION

With its hand-painted ceilings, carved staircase, marble fireplaces and elaborate plasterwork, the Culbertson Mansion reflects the affluence of a man once considered to be the wealthiest in Indiana. In 1867, William S. Culbertson spent about $120,000 to build his grand home in New Albany.

The three-story, Second-Empire mansion encompasses more than 20,000 square feet and contains 25 rooms. The facade, east elevation and west elevation all feature semi-circular bays, allowing plenty of light into the rooms. Built by brothers William and James Banes, it was one of the most striking homes on Main Street.

No expense was spared in decorating the interior of the home. The family hired artists to paint the designs on the walls, ceilings and cornices of the first and second floors. Artists used the technique of trompe l’oiel in several rooms to mimic paneling, molding or other textured surfaces. Special tools were used to create the look of wood graining. Many of the floors were hand-painted with this “faux bois” graining. Other rooms were covered with wall-to-wall carpets.William Culbertson moved to Indiana seeking a new life and eventually became one of the richest men in the state and a renowned philanthropist. His mansion stands as an example of the tastes, ideals and lifestyles of people during the late 1800's. Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site is located in New Albany, Indiana by the Ohio River. It was the home of William Culbertson, who was once the richest man in Indiana.
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Admission 

Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites members receive FREE admission and a 10 percent discount in the gift shop.
Guided tours begin at the mansion's front door; please ring the bell and wait for a guide to assist you. Tours begin on the top of each hour. The first tour begins at 9 a.m. and  the last tour begins at 4 p.m. Admission fees will be collected in the Gift Shop at the conclusion of the tour. 
 
ADULT - $10
SENIOR* - $8
CHILD* - $5
CHILDREN UNDER 3 - FREE
​*Senior: Ages 60 and older, Child: Ages 3 through 17
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Group Discount
Receive $1 off of regular admission with a group of 15 or more.
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School Group Tours 

Culbertson School Group Tour - 
Tour features William Culbertson's rise from a dry goods clerk to the leading entrepreneur in New Albany; philanthropy, community, class structure and family life of the late 1800's; French Second Empire architecture and decorative arts of the period. Grades K-12.

Educational Outreach
  • Culbertson Educational Outreach - You may request speakers in historical dress for your school visit. Grades K-12. Fee: $2 per student ($50 minimum fee).
  • Free Insights Curriculum Kits - Available only for local pickup directly from the Culbertson Mansion. Options include Cornelia’s Victorian Insight Curriculum Kit, Architecture Insight Curriculum Kit, Culbertson Insight Curriculum Kit (1850-1880). 

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Facility Rental 

​Consider hosting your special event at the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site. Please fill out our inquiry form to receive information.​
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