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Körner's Folly Public Self-Guided Tours

Roam through all 22 rooms of this architectural wonder on a self-guided tour. Explore at your own pace, step back in time to learn about local history, enjoy fine examples of southern decorative arts, and experience the whimsical, maze-like floor plan with family and friends.

On a self-guided tour, there are informational signs in each room that help you navigate the house museum and tell you the history of each room. Self-guided tours are particularly good for small groups who enjoy taking photos, socializing, or would prefer to move through the house at their own pace. On a self-guided tour you can take as much or as little time as you like in each room, but most visitors take about an hour to an hour and a half to see the whole house.

Körner’s Folly is open to the public for self-guided tours Tuesday – Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm, and Sundays from 12 pm – 4 pm, with the last allowed entry at 3 pm, to ensure a leisurely exploration.

Photography: during public tour hours amateur photography is allowed. Tripods, monopods, and additional lighting are prohibited during public tour hours. For professional shoot booking, please reach out to Britt Williams, Operations Coordinator, at operations@kornersfolly.org, or call (336) 996-7922 ext. 101.

Please Note: Due to the historic nature of the house, Körner’s Folly is not handicap-accessible. Virtual tour options and additional information are available inside the John & Bobbie Wolfe Visitors Center. Questions? Call the office at (336) 996-7922.

As a great addition to any tour, don’t forget to request a scavenger hunt for children or the young at heart!

Tickets for Self-Guided Tours

Tickets may be purchased online using the link below, or upon arrival inside the John & Bobbie Wolfe Visitors Center (401 S. Main Street, Kernersville). The last tour tickets of the day are sold at 3 PM to ensure adequate time to tour Körner’s Folly. Inside the John & Bobbie Wolfe Visitors Center, you’ll find the admissions counter, orientation theater, restroom, and gift shop featuring souvenirs and Victorian-inspired gifts and toys. Körner’s Folly accepts cash, all major credit cards and ApplePay.

Adult - $12 +tax

Child (6-18) $6 +tax

Under 6 - Free