Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
- Address
- 396 County St New Bedford
- Website
- Phone
- 508-997-1401
- Price
- adult/child/senior & student $5/2/4
- Hours
- 10am-4pm Mon-Sat, noon-4pm Sun
Lonely Planet review for Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
New Bedford’s grandest historic house was designed in Greek revival style by Richard Upjohn (1802–78), first president of the American Institute of Architects. Occupying an entire city block, it was built for whaling merchant William Rotch Jr in 1834 and owned by three prominent families in the following 150 years. The house contains the furniture and trinkets of these families, tracing the progression of the house’s history through the years. The grounds are absolutely lovely landscaped gardens, and include the irresistible Woodland Walk.
