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13209 E. McGinty Road, Minnetonka, MN 55305
For more information, call 952-939-8350 or email burwellhouse@eminnetonka.com.
Admission: $0.00
Hours of Operation:
Mon. Closed
Tue. 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Wed. Closed
Thu. Closed
Fri. Closed
Sat. 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Sun. 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Open Tues, Sat, Sun: June through August; Weekends in September. Closed October through May.

Minnetonka’s Charles H. Burwell House is among the historic houses in the Twin Cities with free tours in the summer. The city offers tours on Tuesdays and weekends in the summer and weekends in September. Tour hours are from 1pm to 4pm. The house is air conditioned and tour guides do not wear costumes.

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Historic Burwell House. Image courtesy of the City of Minnetonka.
Historic Burwell House. Image courtesy of the City of Minnetonka.

Annual Events at the Burwell House

Besides the summer tours, the Burwell House hosts two annual events:

  • Burwell Spooktacular.
  • Holiday Open House: Held in December, this weekend event, features the house decorated for a Victorian Christmas.

Learn More from the National Archives

This property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The archive includes a description of the property and its historical significance along with photos.  This would be a good place to start if you are interested in studying more about the house.

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