Special Announcement:

You will notice significant restoration and repair happening at Casa del Herrero over the coming weeks. We are making improvements to our historic tile roof, windows, doors, and more to ensure that the Casa and our collections are protected now and in the future. We are making every attempt we can to eliminate or minimize disruptions during our docent-led tours and appreciate your patience during this exciting time!

Visit Casa del Herrero

Casa del Herrero offers docent-led tours by reservation only. Docent-led tours are available on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 AM and 2 PM throughout the year.

The 90-minute docent-led tour begins in the estate's original motor court; guests will enter the historic house museum and stroll the magnificently preserved interior spaces filled with original antiques, artworks and architectural features representing The Golden Age of Spain. The tour will transition into the diverse garden spaces and will conclude in George Fox Steedman's meticulously designed metalsmithing and woodworking shop.

Tour tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Visitor Guidelines

All tour tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Schedule

Tours run on schedule rain or shine. However, if the Casa del Herrero staff believes inclement weather poses a threat to visitor safety, they will communicate any tour cancelations via email, and tour admission fees will be refunded.

Children

No children under the age of 10 years old are permitted on public docent-led tours.

Animals

Apart from trained service animals, domestic animals are not permitted anywhere at Casa del Herrero, and cannot be left unattended in parked vehicles. Please leave pets safely at home.

Parking

Parking is very limited. Please carpool to the estate. 

Safety

All visitors are advised that there are narrow passageways, protruding architectural features and uneven walkways throughout the historic estate and gardens, and that caution must be exercised. Sensible footwear and sunhats are strongly recommended.

Illness

Individuals experiencing cough or fever should not come to Casa del Herrero. Face coverings are strongly recommended by the Santa Barbara Public Health Department, regardless of vaccination status, but they are not mandatory for entry. Please practice social distancing.

Food & drink

Apart from water, no outside food or drinks are permitted.

(No) Smoking

Casa del Herrero is a smoke-free environment. No smoking, nor vaping, of any substance is permitted.

Photography

Photography is only allowed outdoors throughout the garden. Photography is not permitted inside the house museum or workshop. Tripods are not permitted.

Risk

By entering the grounds, all visitors agree and do hereby release from liability and to indemnify and hold harmless Casa del Herrero, and any of its employees or agents representing or related to Casa del Herrero. This release is for any and all liability for personal injuries and property losses or damage occasioned by, or in connection with any activity or accommodations on Casa del Herrero property.

Book Your Docent-Led Tour Below

Tour tickets are $50 per person.

Private & Group Tours

Private docent-led tours are available for groups of 1-24 people. The minimum cost of a private docent-led tour is $400, which allows access for 1-8 people; each additional visitor is $25 per person. Parking is extremely limited at Casa del Herrero, and carpooling is required. Larger groups that exceed seven parking spots are required to book a shuttle service.

Museums for All Admission

Casa del Herrero is a proud participant in the Museums for All Program, an initiative of the Institute for Museum and Library Services.

Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free admission to Casa del Herrero, as well as free or reduced admission to more than 600 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card. Learn more about Museums for All at https://museums4all.org/.

To book a spot on a public docent-led tour of Casa del Herrero, through the Museums for All Program, please call 805-565-5653 ext. 1. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and an office representative will assist you with your reservation.

The American Horticulture Society, Reciprocal Admission Program

Casa del Herrero museum members are automatically eligible to benefit from The American Horticulture Society’s, Reciprocal Admissions Program. This program offers free or reduced admission to more than 320 botanic gardens, arboreta, and conservatories worldwide.

Visitors who wish to visit Casa del Herrero through the AHS Reciprocal Admissions Program should call 805-565-5653 ext. 1 and book their reservation over the phone.

Garden Photography Sessions

(Non-Commercial + Commercial)

Casa del Herrero offers its garden spaces for Commercial and Non-Commercial Photography Sessions throughout the year. While there is no photography or filming permitted inside the house museum and workshop, there are nine unique exterior garden areas available. 

Non-commercial:  

  • Engagement Photos 

  • Family Portraits 

  • Graduation & Class Portraits 

  • Research Photography  

  • Nature Photography 

  • Student Projects  

commercial:  

  • Editorial 

  • Catalogue  

  • Merchandise  

  • Website

  • Photography and/or filming intended for public distribution.