Visiting the home of one of the city's original developers is a journey back in time. The Safford House has been restored to its Victorian splendor and is open to the public. Today the Safford residence is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is a fine example of late 19th century Florida vernacular architecture and is filled with period furnishings and original family possessions. A visit offers the opportunity to experience Florida life more than 100 years ago.

Hours

Wednesday 11 AM–3 PM

Thursday 11 AM–3 PM

Friday 11 AM–3 PM

Guest Reviews

Elvier Yemaya

3 months ago

The wonderful tour by Michael through this beautiful mansion was such a joy. The house is beautiful, with the original wooden floor, some original furniture and other pieces carefully brought together to reflect the time the family lived there. Highly recommended!

Lilly H

3 weeks ago

Such a unique and informative experience!! Bob and Olga were the sweetest tours and gave such an in depth history on the house you can tell they love the place.

Jim Reveruzzi

a year ago

We visited the Safford House for the Christmas Holiday Season. It was a very pleasant place to visit with a great docent named Bob. He was very knowledgeable of the history of the house and family who lived there. He made sure that you knew the importance of the family to Tarpon Springs history. The building itself was remarkable and its rooms looked as they would have in the 19th century. The wood covered walls and ceilings are exactly as they would have been. The only problem is parking. There is limited parking at the museum but I wouldn't let the parking stop you from going there is street parking nearby. We will be back for next season.

Raymond Wynn

a year ago

Majestic building with interesting architectural details and a lot of interesting history. The rooms are beautifully curated with decor and artifacts. Combine a visit here on your way to the sponge docks. We didn't buy tickets in advance but it might be a good idea during the holidays.

myra vargas

6 months ago

Wonderful history. About the beautiful houses. Why some streets have their names. It was just wonderful...

General Information

  • Hours: Wednesday & Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Discounts

  • Group Discount

Accessible Features

  • Wheelchair-friendly inside walkways
  • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • Wheelchair Accessible Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Rates & Times

  • Time to Experience Activity: 1 - 2 hours