The Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden occupies an 1891 landmarked house in an early commuter suburb. Home to three generations of a German immigrant family, the last heir donated the property to establish the museum. Photographs of the property circa 1900 were used for the 2003 restoration. The garden is maintained with an abundance of flowering plants, serving as an oasis for visitors, wild birds, and with a colony of honey bees.

The museum’s guides provide a glimpse into a middle class immigrant home and garden at the turn of the last century. Visitors are invited to experience the space as guests. Open year-round, the museum offers house tours, exhibitions, performances and educational programs. On view through the Fall is a series of transfer drawings by botanical artist, Kevin Duggan.

Tours are offered on a drop-in basis, split between house & the garden, each segment approximately 20 minutes. Participatory activities for children available.

Ramp entry to the Museum building and annex building from the driveway.

General information about the Museum available in Chinese, Korean & Spanish.

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