Rita S.
6/22/2019
had a lovely and informative tour of the house today. Loved the two ladies whose names I have forgotten already but they were so informed about the craft and craft makers and I found myself...
Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum
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363 Oakwood Ave
East Aurora, NY 14052
In the first decade of the 20th Century, Elbert Hubbard launched a careet as a writer, philosopher, orator, publisher, and founder of the Roycroft - one of America's, most successfful Arts and Crafts communities, in East Aurora, NY. In 1985, Gladys ScheideMantel donated her craftsman bungalow (built by members of the Roycroft Community) to the Aurora Historical Society. The museum contains beautifully bound and illuminated books, furniture, copper work, and other Roycroft memorabilia on permanent display as well as oil paintings by Alex Fournier and leather work by George ScheideMantel.The museum is open from the beginning of June to the end of October. The hours are from 1-4pm on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.Special tours can be arranged by calling the office or checking the web site.
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4.55 reviews
Blair F.
8/9/2022
Really well done. A lot to see and some amazing examples of the craftsmanship of the early 20th century. It's hard to believe that this community was almost lost to history.
Igor B.
9/30/2018
If you are the Arts and Crafts fan this is the place where you will see how it all started and how it developed. I was impressed that hundreds of workers were employed, worked normal hours and...
Rose F.
11/6/2018
I think there are actually two museums. We toured the Scheide Mantel house which houses a beautiful collection of Roycroft furniture and accessories. Thank you so much to Don from the East Aurora...
Emma B.
8/4/2013
Another cute small town museum run by the friendly members of the East Aurora Historical Society. I enjoyed it because I'm a history nerd. It took less than an hour to go through, so make it...
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