Kelley House Museum - Mendocino, CA

"Murder, She Wrote" Walking Tour
2026-05-16 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-11 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-09 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-04 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-02 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-27 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-25 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-20 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 2 more dates | 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

Haunted Mendocino Walking Tour
2026-05-13 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-06 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-29 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-18 19:00 - 20:30 and 2 more dates | 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.

Cabot Cove Ball & Costume Contest
2026-05-02 20:00 - 22:30 | Crown Hall, 45285 Ukiah St, Mendocino, 95460, United States
Dance to iconic tunes from the 80s, spun by DJ Paul Joseph, at the Cabot Cove Ball. Dress up in your best Jessica Fletcher attire and compete for prizes in categories like “Best Jessed” (see categories below). Costumes are not required to party! No host bar.
This event is part of the Murder, She Wrote Festival. While full weekend festival passes are sold out, we are making a limited number of tickets to this event available. The Festival is a fundraiser for the Kelley House Museum, a historic house museum located in Mendocino, where 9 episodes of Murder, She Wrote were filmed.
The Cabot Cove Ball is sponsored by Husch Vineyards, Meyer Family Cellars, Fathers & Daughters Cellars. and North Coast Brewing Co.
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.
Please bring mobile or printed receipt to venue for check-in, which will be at Crown Hall, which was the “Cabot Cove Library” in the TV show! The address is 45285 Ukiah St., Mendocino.
Any questions, email info@kelleyhousemuseum.org
Costume Categories:
BEST JESSED – choose from 3 categories: CABOT COVE, SPORTS & LEISUREWEAR, GLAMOUR – Try your hand at the Best Jessica Fletcher costume. Will you come as a jogging Jess, a writing Jess, a fishing Jess, or Jess in disguise as a wealthy widow or a floozy?
BEST DRESSED SIDEKICK – From Seth Hazlitt to Michael Haggerty, all the nephews and nieces and the sheriffs. You could even come as a sidekick who never appeared on screen – last year someone came as Adele Metzger!
BEST CONCEPTUAL COSTUME – The sky’s the limit with this category of non-human Murder, She Wrote costumes! Come as a typewriter, a jet-lagged lobster, a copy of “The Corpse Danced at Midnight.” The only limit is your imagination.
BEST DRESSED GUEST – Best memorable Guest Star costume. What about Adrienne Barbeau’s prison garb in “Jessica Behind Bars” or even Magnum PI from “Magnum on Ice”?

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
2026-05-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Crown Hall, 45285 Ukiah St, Mendocino, 95460, United States
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to participate in a hilarious and interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Joshua Peabody Died Here… Possibly.”
Super-fan and award-winning playwright Tim Benzie returns for his second year of the Murder, She Wrote Festival, bringing his hit show all the way from London with an all new episode for viewers to enjoy. This episode is one of the few filmed in Mendocino in the 1980s, and the plot bears a striking resemblance to real life as the town is turned upside down when a new oceanside development project sparks outrage among the locals. Audience members help solve the crime via the Fame-o-meter and the Suspiciometer, participate in a Cabot Cove quiz, a raffle, and a rousing singalong. Whether you’re a Cabot Cove regular or a complete novice, this is an evening of mystery you won’t want to miss.
While full weekend festival passes are sold out, we are making a limited number of tickets to the Solve-Along screenings available. The Festival is a fundraiser for the Kelley House Museum, a historic house museum located in Mendocino, where 9 episodes of Murder, She Wrote were filmed. Learn more.
This is the ticket page for the show on Saturday, May 2nd, 4pm-6pm. If you’d like tickets for the other screening on Friday, May 1st, 8pm-10pm, click here.
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote sponsored by Century 21 Seascape Realty and North Coast Brewing Co.
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.
Please bring mobile or printed receipt to venue for check-in, which will be at Crown Hall, which was the “Cabot Cove Library” in the TV show! The address is 45285 Ukiah St., Mendocino.
Any questions, email info@kelleyhousemuseum.org

Jessica Jog
2026-05-02 14:30 - 15:00 | Blair House Inn, 45110 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, 95460, United States
Don your grey tracksuit or other costume and meet Solve-Along-a-Murder-She-Wrote star Tim Benzie outside the Blair House Inn and accompany him on a short jog through town to the Kelley House Museum. Great photo opportunity! This event is open to the general public.
This event is part of the Murder, She Wrote Festival, which is a fundraiser for the Kelley House Museum, a historic house museum located in Mendocino where 9 episodes of Murder, She Wrote were filmed. While full festival passes are sold out this year, there are a number of activities with either single tickets available or that are open to the general public. Learn more.
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.
Any questions, email info@kelleyhousemuseum.org

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
2026-05-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Crown Hall, 45285 Ukiah St, Mendocino, 95460, United States
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to participate in a hilarious and interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Joshua Peabody Died Here… Possibly.”
Super-fan and award-winning playwright Tim Benzie returns for his second year of the Murder, She Wrote Festival, bringing his hit show all the way from London with an all new episode for viewers to enjoy. This episode is one of the few filmed in Mendocino in the 1980s, and the plot bears a striking resemblance to real life as the town is turned upside down when a new oceanside development project sparks outrage among the locals. Audience members help solve the crime via the Fame-o-meter and the Suspiciometer, participate in a Cabot Cove quiz, a raffle, and a rousing singalong. Whether you’re a Cabot Cove regular or a complete novice, this is an evening of mystery you won’t want to miss.
While full weekend festival passes are sold out, we are making a limited number of tickets to the Solve-Along screenings available. The Festival is a fundraiser for the Kelley House Museum, a historic house museum located in Mendocino, where 9 episodes of Murder, She Wrote were filmed. Learn more.
This is the ticket page for the show on Friday, May 1st, 8pm-10pm. If you’d like tickets for the other screening on Saturday, May 2nd, 4pm-6pm, click here.
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote sponsored by Century 21 Seascape Realty and North Coast Brewing Co.
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.
Please bring mobile or printed receipt to venue for check-in, which will be at Crown Hall, which was the “Cabot Cove Library” in the TV show! The address is 45285 Ukiah St., Mendocino.
Any questions, email info@kelleyhousemuseum.org

Scavenger, She Hunts
2026-05-01 11:00 - 2026-05-03 15:00 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Visit Mendocino’s local shops in search of murder weapons! Find them all, and enjoy the charms of the town’s retail district during this self–guided scavenger hunt. This activity is part of the Murder, She Wrote Festival, but is open to the general public so all can enjoy! Pick up a map at Preston Hall or the Kelley House Museum. Turn your completed map into the Kelley House Museum before 3pm on Sunday to collect your prize. All entries will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize: a pass to the 2027 Festival.
The Murder, She Wrote Festival is a fundraiser for the Kelley House Museum, a historic house museum located in Mendocino, where 9 episodes of Murder, She Wrote were filmed. While full festival passes are sold out this year, there are a number of activities with either single tickets available or that are open to the general public. Learn more.
Scavenger, She Hunts maps can be picked up at these locations:
Preston Hall, Friday and Saturday from 10am – 5pm
located at 44831 Main Street, Mendocino, CA 95460 (by the Presbyterian Church)
Kelley House Museum, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11am – 3pm
located at 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA 95460
Any questions, email info@kelleyhousemuseum.org
Local Businesses:
Out of this World, Village Sock Shop, Queen Bee, Partners Gallery, Whistlestop, Mendocino Jams & Preserves, Gallery Bookshop, Harvest Market, Bebe Lapin, Astoria Home Store, Mendocino Sandpiper Jewelry, Heavenly Soles, Highlight Gallery, My Chic Farmhouse, Rule 62, Den Modern, Zintara, Highlight Gallery, and Mendo Parks.
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.

Murder, She Shopped Market Hall
2026-05-01 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-30 11:00 - 17:00 | Preston Hall, 44831 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Shop for Murder, She Wrote souvenirs from vendors in this market of all things murder! The Market Hall will showcase hand-crafted items and all sorts of murder-themed merchandise from Etsy vendors. Leave room in the suitcase for puzzles and pins from Twisted Egos or vintage Jessica-wear from @jbfletchersweaters. We’ll have plenty of Festival merchandise including tees, totes, mugs, and magnets. Bid on dozens of silent auction items, like gift certificates for a stay in Jessica’s iconic house (now the Blair House Inn), the iconic Hill House at Cabot Cove (re-opening soon as Hill House at Trailborn), or the aptly named newly open Mendocino Cove Resort. “Fangelas” will appreciate the specialty items such as tattoo artist Dave Quiggle’s portrait of your favorite sleuth, a stylish print of Jessica’s many fashions, and “Cozy Mystery” gift baskets. Note that the silent auction closes at 3pm on Saturday, so bid early and often!
The market hall is open to the general public on Friday and Saturday from 11am-5pm, and is located at Preston Hall, which is next to the iconic Presbyterian Church on Main Street.
This event is part of the Murder, She Wrote Festival, which is a fundraiser for the Kelley House Museum, a historic house museum located in Mendocino where 9 episodes of Murder, She Wrote were filmed. While full festival passes are sold out this year, there are a number of activities with either single tickets available or that are open to the general public. Learn more.
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.
Any questions, email info@kelleyhousemuseum.org

Murder, She Wrote Festival Tickets 2026
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
THE 2026 FESTIVAL IS NOW SOLD OUT. SCROLL DOWN TO SIGN UP FOR WAITLIST
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.

Jessica Behind Bars
2026-04-30 10:00 - 2026-05-03 22:00 | Patterson’s Pub, 10485 Lansing Street, Mendocino, 95460, United States
Jessica Behind Bars – Cabot Cove Harbor
Thursday Only, April 30th, 4pm-6pm
Location: Noyo Harbor Inn, Fort Bragg
Early bird Festival arrivals are welcome to drop in for an informal gathering and one-night only Jessica Behind Bars in Fort Bragg (15 minutes north of Mendocino) at this beautiful inn overlooking Noyo Harbor (aka Cabot Cove Harbor). No host bar. Enjoy a “Tonic, She Ginned” cocktail and introduce yourself to fellow fans. Stay for dinner afterwards at this beautiful spot and receive 10% off your meal.
Jessica Behind Bars – Mendocino
Friday–Sunday, May 1st–May 3rd, during open hours
Location: Mendocino Historic District
Stop by the bars and restaurants in Mendocino any time they are open and try the specialty cocktail each one crafted in honor of Jessica Fletcher. Also open to the general public. Participating bars and restaurants: Patterson’s Pub, Fog Eater Cafe, MacCallum House Restaurant, Trillium Cafe, Dick’s Place, and Flow!
This event is part of the Murder, She Wrote Festival, which is a fundraiser for the Kelley House Museum, a historic house museum located in Mendocino where 9 episodes of Murder, She Wrote were filmed. While full festival passes are sold out this year, there are a number of activities with either single tickets available or that are open to the general public. Learn more.
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.
Any questions, email info@kelleyhousemuseum.org

"Conservation Forever" Opening Reception with Mendocino Land Trust
2026-04-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mendocino Land Trust with the opening of this new exhibit honoring their incredible work preserving the natural beauty of the Mendocino Coast, our forests, and our working lands. Raise a glass and share your stories and memories with MLT staff and members, then view the “Conservation Forever” exhibit, which will be on display at the Kelley House Museum during April and May. Refreshments and small bites provided by Ritual & Thyme.
Admission is free but kindly RSVP below.
