Please note that the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum will be closed on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 10th, from 3pm. We will also be closed until 12:15PM on November 11th for Student Group Tours.
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 228+ years, this home has been owned and operated by generations of enterprising women and continues to be owned and operated by women today.
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.”
Tours Available Daily!
Our classic museum tour gives guests a broad overview of the over 226+ years of history at the Ximenez-Fatio House.
Docent-guided tours are offered at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, weather permitting. Self-guided audio tours are available until 3:45 PM to allow for a full hour of touring before we close.
November 21st-January 16th
Now - December 31st
After 227+ years of use, hurricanes, and general wear and tear, preservation, restoration, and maintenance are ongoing processes. By making a donation, you are helping ensure the character, culture, and history of our museum remain intact for current and future generations.
Matching Donation Opportunity:
Online gifts under $500 made between October 1 and December 31 qualify for matching funds, subject to program guidelines. This includes eligible donations already received during this period.
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!
Did you know that our quaint Aviles Street has its own live camera streaming 24/7? Experience the beauty, rain or shine!
Matching Donation Opportunity:
Online gifts under $500 made between October 1 and December 31 qualify for matching funds, subject to program guidelines. This includes eligible donations already received during this period.