Photo of Tacy's House. Shows the large 2 story white home with a sidewalk leading up to the front door.
Photo of Betsy's yellow two story home. Has a sidewalk, stairs and a small open white porch before entering in through the front door.

We’re now booking Saturday tours for the 2025 season (May 3–October 25)! Sign up here.
Please note that we are not open for public tours on May 24, July 5, August 30, or October 11, 2025

Betsy-Tacy Houses Are Open All Winter for Private Tours

To request a private tour , please leave a message at 507-345-9777 or email us. We will get back to you as soon as possible (it may take a day or two).

Private tour fees (for both BTS members and non-members):

  • Seniors (age 62+): $12 • Youth (ages 6–12): $8

  • Adults (ages 20–61): $15 • Children age 5 or under: FREE

  • Teens (ages 13–19): $12

Note: There is a $30 minimum for private tours regardless of group size.

Regular Business Hours Resume in May 2025

Our online reservation system is ready to go – plan your spring or summer visit now!

Our regular business hours are Saturdays, 1–3:30 p.m., May through October. Tours of Betsy’s and Tacy’s Houses are offered at 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The Shop is open from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Notes:

  • There is no fee to visit the Shop in Tacy’s House.

  • We are not open for regular business hours on Memorial Day weekend, July 4th weekend, or Labor Day weekend, though private tours may be available. To request a private tour, please leave a message at 507-345-9777 or email us, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Saturday tour fees:

  • BTS members: FREE • Teens (ages 13–19): $8

  • Seniors (ages 62+): $8 • Youth (ages 6–12): $5

  • Adults (ages 20–61): $10 • Children age 5 or under: FREE

    FareHarbor (our online reservation system) is now charging a small booking fee ($1 or less per person) in addition to the tour fee. We still recommend that you book your reservation through FareHarbor, as we cannot guarantee tour availability for walk-in visitors. If you need assistance with our system, please leave a message at 507-345-9777 or email us.

Note: Want to explore Betsy’s neighborhood on your own, either in person or virtually? Check out the various Deep Valley guides we offer on our Resources page!

Volunteering at the Betsy-Tacy Houses

Volunteers are needed to lead tours and work in the Shop each Saturday in May–October, 12:45–3:30 p.m. You can volunteer for a monthly shift or just a few times a year, whatever your schedule allows. Training is provided. Please call (507-345-9777) or email us to learn more!

General Information on Touring the Houses

  • Group size is limited to 12 people per tour.

  • Groups comprising six or more children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Children age 12 or under must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Masks are recommended but not required inside the Betsy and Tacy Houses. 

  • Both Houses are generally accessible, although the only way to access the second floor of Betsy’s House is via a flight of stairs.

  • There are bathrooms in both houses.

A photo of the inside of the Moulin Rouge House. Shows the red couch and chair with a bright "U" Shaped window with red curtains drawn back and real hardwood floors.

The Moulin Rouge House

Where to Stay in Deep Valley

Several Mankato lodging establishments have a Betsy-Tacy connection!

The Moulin Rouge House B&B was owned by Betty Hunt’s (Winona Root’s) aunt and uncle. The same owners also operate the Laven House, another beautiful B&B in Betsy’s neighborhood, which was previously owned by BTS president Candy Laven and husband Doug – the twin forces behind much of the renovation at Betsy’s House.

We are excited about a potential new collaboration with Hotel Alexander in downtown Mankato and Arch + Cable (located in Bridge Plaza) – stay tuned for more on that!