the moss mansion

I grew up in Billings, but moved away years ago, so when I visited family and discovered the Moss Mansion is now open to the public, it was kind of magical to see the inside of this very prestigious and FANCY home that I'd only glimpsed behind the high wrought iron fence as a child. The house was NOT as ornate or over the top as one might imagine, but it was beautifully appointed with fine woodwork and furniture. The guide had lots of information to share about the Moss family and the patriarch, who became extremely wealthy and influential during the early days of the city and beyond.

Had my daughters birthday here and it was simply amazing. The Moss is the place to visit when visiting Billings! We loved everything about it

A great place to see how the 1% lived years ago. The fact that it was only ever owned by one family makes it possible to see the original decor and furnishings. Our guide was knowledgeable about the history of the house and the family. The video explained much, as well.

Totally worth seeing if you have an extra hour in this area. Tours run though out the day and very easy sign up for. A truly incredible piece of American history! The art in this house is that of world class museums, 24 carrot gold trim? REALLY something that has to be seen. I can't image the luck weddings that are held in the parlour each year, BEAUTIFUL!

The Moss Mansion is definitely a must-see in Billings, a city that is not noted for too many attractions. But this one is definitely worth the money and time. Parking is hit and miss on the street. We had no problem on a rainy weekday in October, but I am not sure how easy it would be to find a place on a busy Saturday afternoon. After paying the admission fee we had to wait just a few minutes for our guide. She first showed us a video about Mr. Moss, his family and the house, which provided a nice background for the tour. The tour itself takes you to almost all the rooms of the house, with the exception of the servants quarters on the third floor. The guide was informative and readily answered our questions. The house itself is beautiful and the architectural details are amazing. Much of the original furnishings have been retained. The design of the house was ahead of its time, with indoor plumbing at a time when most of America was still using the little building in the back yard. The house has been fully restored inside and out and reflects the grand vision of Mr. Moss, who was apparently quite an entrepreneur. Again, a worthwhile attraction to see in Billings.

Enjoyed seeing family living style for that time. Original furnishings. We disliked the feeling of being rushed a little through the many rooms of the home.

If you enjoy peeking into people's homes to see how they live, this is the place to do just that. Each room in the mansion is either original or restored to original. Many of the furnishings are original to the Moss family, and all the rooms are beautifully curated. Seeing the Moor style foyer itself is worth the price of entry.The glided tour (the only way to see the mansion) provides insight into one of the bigger than life personalities that shaped the culture of Montana and turned the city of Billings into what it is today. It also provides insight into the rise and fall of a very interesting family.The two hour tour is well worth the time and money.

The Moss Mansion tour will show not only the lifestyle of one family in the 20th century, but the significance of Moss on the development of this city. Moss was responsible, often with other civic minded leaders and businessmen, of bring heat, dial telephones, a newspaper, and a college to Billings. This leadership was continued by his musically talented daughter which resulted in a local symphony orchestra being founded.

The historical society has taken great care of this beautiful piece of history. The speaker was so knowledgable. We felt like we were part of the story.

The rooms of this house are very ellegant and impressive. The tour takes you through from the basement up to the main and then the second floor. The tour guide was quite knowledgeable.

Very historical attraction that gives a informative history about the developing and growing Billings. Learn about the historic people that played this role.

We visited the Moss Mansion and was pleased with the guided tour. Though the interior was beautiful, no pictures were allowed inside. Would recommend if you have some time to kill in Billings.

While on Holidays in Billings, we stopped at the mansion. It was fairly expensive to get in, about $32 for a family of 4. You cannot tour the mansion yourself and must go with the guided tour. I was very skeptical about this but the guide was very knowledgeable and the house is amazing. I am not a fan of old houses, but you need to see this place. The history behind the house is amazing and there is a lot to see. If you are in Billings and have time, it is well worth the visit. The tour took about an hour and a half or so, but it was time really well spent.

Having practiced architecture I really enjoyed walking through history of this old house.Take the time to see the rooms of the Moss Mansion and appreciate the craftsmanship it took to build it. It must have been something during its time. I could not take pictures inside but I do have exteriors. Take note the stone used for the exterior came from Michigan. The guides take you room to room for the first and second floors and basement. Try to imagine your family living here, then try to imagine you mortgage! This house was built to impress and show the family was affluent. It did and still does.Since its age there are no elevators so be ready for stairs. The ceilings are high so the stairs are plentiful, but worth it. The interior is as close as you can get to original as the family owned this until recently.

Always so much to see and the gift shop is filled with lovely things. I(t is hard to believe that some people live in such opulence and others live very simply.