Welcome to the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
Please note that the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum will be closed to the public on December 24th, 25th & 26th, as well as January 1st for the holiday!
Every Room Has a Story…
In 1798, Don Andres Ximenez built this fine three-story coquina home for his bride, Juana Pellicer. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of overnight guests sought refuge within our walls from war, sickness, and hurricanes and started new adventures in the paradise of Florida, just to name a few. For 225 years, this home has been owned and operated by generations of enterprising women and continues to be owned and operated by women today.
What Will You Discover?
The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is proud to offer a variety of specialty tours and events across an array of topics for all interests and ages. From tales of life as an enslaved person in antebellum St. Augustine, our colonial gardens, archaeological discoveries, and after-hours tours by candlelight sharing our spooky side, there is always something happening at our historic house museum and property!
“The old houses, built of a kind of stone which is seemingly a pure concretion of small shells, overhang the streets with their wooden balconies; and the gardens between the houses are fenced on the side of the street with high walls of stone. Peeping over these walls you see branches of the pomegranate, and of the orange-tree now fragrant with flowers, and, rising yet higher, the leaning boughs of the fig with its broad luxuriant leaves.”
Our Tours & Experiences
Everyday Life Tour
Our classic museum tour gives guests a broad overview of the over 225 years of history at the Ximenez-Fatio House.
Tours are Available Daily!
From November 23 through January 18, our daily tour option will be our Historic Holiday House Tour! Each fireplace in the Ximenez-Fatio House will be decorated to celebrate “100 Years of Music,” highlighting musical themes from 1924 to 2024.
Historic Holiday House
Celebrate “100 Years of Music” through a creative display on the fireplace mantels of Ximenez-Fatio House!
Tour Dates:
November 23, 2024 – January 18, 2025
I Live Here As Well: Going Home
The 5th Season of “I Lived Here, As Well” is here at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum!
Tours Available at 10 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from February 6th – March 1st, 2025.
Group Tours
Student & Adult Group Tours:
Whether you are looking for a unique learning opportunity for your students or adult group or a fun afternoon with friends, we have something to offer.
Paranormal Investigations
Join us for an unforgettable Paranormal Investigation led by the expert team from A Night Among Ghosts.
This isn’t your average St. Augustine ghost tour!
ASL & Tactile Tours
Coming Soon!
In an effort to create an inclusive and enriching museum experience, we proudly offer American Sign Language (ASL) and Tactile guided tours.
Special Events
Are you interested in hosting an event at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, or perhaps you’re planning a wedding and looking for the perfect St. Augustine venue?
Check out our Wedding & Events page for more information!
Aviles Street Live Stream
Did you know that our quaint Aviles Street has its own live camera streaming 24/7? Experience the beauty, rain or shine!