Kelley House Museum - Mendocino, CA

Historic District Walking Tour
2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-04 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-28 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-21 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 12 more dates | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Kelley House docents lead you on a beautiful and informative walking tour through the preserved-in-time 19th century town of Mendocino. Visit New England-style homes, find out why Mendocino is known as the city of water towers, admire 100-year-old roses, and marvel at how an art renaissance in the ‘60s led to the town’s preservation. Meet at the Kelley House Museum. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth. PURCHASE TICKETS.

Murder, She Wrote Festival Tickets 2026
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
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Kelley House Members Festival Pass (all inclusive): $200
Members may purchase two tickets at the member’s price. There is a four ticket limit per order.
Kelley House General Public Festival Price (all inclusive): $250
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Kelley House Members get early access to the wildly popular Murder, She Wrote Festival and $50 off the festival pass price.
Take a quick look at what’s included:

New Show! “Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote” Interactive Screening with host Tim Benzie
New! Cabot Cove Disco and Costume Contest
New! “Jessica Behind Bars” specialty cocktails at local bars
“Trivia, She Slayed”
“Scavenger, She Hunted” at Local Shops
New! “Jessica Jog” with Tim Benzie
Walking Tours of Filming Locations
New! “Murder, She Talked” Day of Guest Speakers
“Autographs, She Signed” Celebrity Meet and Greet
New! “Murder and Mimosas” at Jessica’s House
“Murder, She Shopped” Hall of Merchandise

Festival Passes can also be purchased in the Kelley House Museum during open hours.
Please review the cancellation policy.
Details for individual events will be emailed two weeks before the festival.
Check email for receipt and ticket after purchase.
If you’d like more detail about Festival programming and events, go here.
You can also see our recommended lodging and travel planning FAQ.
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.

The Boy Who Talks To Whales Screening
2026-03-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Whale Festival with a viewing of the 1975 classic film, The Boy Who Talks to Whales. Barry Cusick, one of the Whale War founders, will introduce the film which was released during the height of 1970s environmental activism. The film follows 15-year-old Andy and his Uncle Will as they embark on an arduous search for Gigi, a gray whale they believe communicates with humans. Uncle Will is played by local activist Byrd Baker, whose real-life crusade to “Save God’s Whales” helped spark the anti-whaling movement on the Mendocino Coast, and who is featured as part of the Whale War exhibit at the Kelley House Museum throughout March. Filmed over 50 years ago, The Boy Who Talks to Whales serves as a vivid visual archive of Mendocino, and many viewers will enjoy the “then and now” look at the town and coastline. Seating is limited so advance purchase is recommended.
Learn more about the exhibit here.
Exhibit and Event location: Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA

Haunted Mendocino Walking Tour
2026-02-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Visit the homes, hideouts, and hangouts of all of Mendocino’s well-known specters, and learn a little of the town’s history along the way. Hear about a stallion and rider who rode into the sea, a tragic shipwreck, a sickly child, and many more of the stories collected over ten years. Your tour will last 1.5 to 2 hours. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Rob will be your “spirit guide” on this tour.

"Murder, She Wrote" Walking Tour
2026-01-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Angela Lansbury in the role of Jessica Fletcher while filming “Murder, She Wrote.” She is standing under the barber pole at Mitch’s Barber Shop on the corner of Lansing and Ukiah Streets.
Murder, She Wrote fans will enjoy this walking tour of the landmarks that appeared in the hit TV show starring Angela Lansbury, including the 1888 Victorian residence of her mystery-solving character Jessica Fletcher and the hotel that was home to many suspects and actors. GET TICKETS

Historic District Walking Tour
2025-12-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-26 11:00 - 13:00 | CA
Kelley House docents lead you on a beautiful and informative walking tour through the preserved-in-time 19th century town of Mendocino. Visit New England-style homes, find out why Mendocino is known as the city of water towers, admire 100-year-old roses, and marvel at how an art renaissance in the ‘60s led to the town’s preservation. Meet at the Kelley House Museum. Tickets are $25 for Adults and $15 for Youth under 12. PURCHASE TICKETS.

Haunted Mendocino Walking Tour
2025-12-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Visit the homes, hideouts, and hangouts of all of Mendocino’s well-known specters, and learn a little of the town’s history along the way. Hear about a stallion and rider who rode into the sea, a tragic shipwreck, a sickly child, and many more of the stories collected from nearly ten years our guide spent interviewing residents of these historic buildings. Your tour will last 1.5 to 2 hours. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Meet at the Kelley House Museum. Rob will be your guide. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth. PURCHASE TICKETS.

Haunted Mendocino Walking Tour
2025-12-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Visit the homes, hideouts, and hangouts of all of Mendocino’s well-known specters, and learn a little of the town’s history along the way. Hear about a stallion and rider who rode into the sea, a tragic shipwreck, a sickly child, and many more of the stories collected from nearly ten years our guide spent interviewing residents of these historic buildings. Your tour will last 1.5 to 2 hours. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Meet at the Kelley House Museum. Juliet will be your guide. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth. PURCHASE TICKETS.
