Location Name - Winchester Mystery House
525 S. Winchester Blvd.
San Jose 95128

County: Santa Clara
Region: *Northern
Location ID: 10058746

Phone 1:(408) 247-2000

Website:
https://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/ (website)

Email: [email protected]

 
Categories:
CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - *
CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Fountains & Statues
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE - *
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE - Attractions / Carnivals
GARDENS - *
GARDENS - Estate Grounds / Formal / Manicured Gardens
HOUSES - *
HOUSES - Mansions / Estates

Tags/Keywords: Arched Windows , Staircases - Interior Staircases

Description:
The Winchester Mystery House is a sprawling Victorian mansion unlike any other. Rich in craftsmanship, steeped in legend, and shrouded in questions. Built without a master plan, the house twists and turns through 160 rooms, with staircases that lead to ceilings, doors that open to walls, and hidden passageways tucked throughout. Sarah Winchester oversaw construction for 36 years, driven by grief and curiosity. Was it spiritual guidance? Architectural obsession? Or an attempt to outwit the restless spirits she was said to fear? More than a century later, guests still wander its mysterious halls, wondering what really compelled her to build.

General Notes:
updated by: [Richardson, Amelia] 7/1/2025 11:50:06 AM

Usage Restriction:
Due to the historic and delicate nature of the Winchester Mystery House, filming access is extremely limited.

Jurisdictions::
SAN JOSE FILM OFFICE

Within 30-Mile Zone: N/A

State Property: No

Closed/Vacant: No

GPS Source:
Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 37.3189149, y coordinate: -121.9416226

Contacts:
Richardson, Amelia *
Director of Marketing & Sales, Winchester Mystery House
408.247.2000 Phone 1
[email protected]
https://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com

* Key Contact


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