Bidwell Mansion | State Historic Park

Category: State park in Chico, California

Address: 525 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926, USA

Phone: +15308956144

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–3PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–3PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10AM–3PM

Reviews

Ted Strouse

Sep 5, 2022

The Staff were absolutely knowledgeable and friendly. The site is something to see if you enjoy History. Very fun! I had a Great Time!!!

LV

Aug 27, 2022

Beautiful site and soooo much history. I’ve visited this spot on numerous occasions and it’s always a relaxing pleasure

Brandon Adams

Aug 9, 2022

Please rename BidWell to RiseUp

Sondra Murphy

Jul 27, 2022

Updated hours as of summer 2022: Visitors Center Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-3pm. Tours at 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm. Space is limited!

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Questions & Answers

How old is the piano?

Stacy Tritchler | Sep 17, 2018
Ryan Fillmore | Sep 17, 2018

I spoke with the state park ranger/tour guide yesterday. There are two pianos currently in the mansion. The first is in the main parlor (right as you enter the front enterance.) It was a wedding gift to Anne in 1868. The guide believes it was new at that time, but did not have an exact date of manufacture. The second piano was donated at a much later date and less is known about its origins.

are there any bidwells around still

Bone'e Mack | Sep 17, 2019
Sheri Morrison | Sep 17, 2019

The Bidwells who owned the Mansion never had children. I'm not sure if they had other relatives.

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Does the park allow gatherings there? Such as Party's! Social events! If so is there a ? Thanks

Anthony Danes | Sep 17, 2018
lil tatum1524 | Sep 17, 2018

I’m pretty sure not

How much for the tour

Amanda Leavy | Sep 17, 2018
Terry Devlin | Sep 16, 2020

How much for the tour.

Do anyone know, if they still have the Bell Ringers at the Bidwell Mansion?

Tammy Rutherford-Oldaker | Sep 16, 2020
Adrian Zaragoza | Sep 16, 2020

Yes they do. Unfortunately are not the original ones.

May I ask the phone # for the gift shop? I would like to make reservations for the Open House.

Karen Toney | Sep 16, 2020
Ashley Osbourn | Sep 16, 2020

+1 530-895-6144

How to make reservation for 2:00 open house Sunday Dec 8? No response to phone call, only a recorded message.

Karen Toney | Sep 16, 2020
Lorena Beckham | Sep 16, 2020

Call the gift shop. The guides and tours are all done through the gift shop

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How much does it cost for a tour?

Donna Yzaguirre | Sep 17, 2019
Aaron R | Sep 17, 2019

Tour Fees Adult 18 and over: $6.00 Youth 5-17:  $3.00 Children 4 and under: Free

How much does it cost?

kailani Oldfield | Sep 17, 2019
Emily Wangunyu | Sep 17, 2019

$6 for adults and $3 for children

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is the ball room open to see

Lucio linarez Lander | Sep 17, 2018
lil tatum1524 | Sep 17, 2018

I’m not sure

Do you need a reservation to go on the tour?

Nancy Mclaughlin | Sep 17, 2018
pam haseleu | Sep 17, 2019

What days are they open for tours ?

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