Historic Seelye Mansion

Historic Seelye Mansion Tour the elegance of the early 20th century architecture, furnishings and walk the alluring gardens when you visit the Seelye Mansion in Abilene, Kansas.

A New York architect designed the new home in Georgian style for A.B. Seelye and family in 1904. It was built in 1905 at a cost of $55,000. The mansion contains the original furniture and Edison light fixtures. In this Kansas attraction, you will tour 25 rooms, including eleven bedrooms, ballroom, bowling alley and kitchen areas. Special items of interest are the beautiful dining room, music room

with gold French furniture and Steinway grand piano, library and the Tiffany-designed fireplace in the grand hall. The Patent Medicine Museum has many artifacts of the A.B. Seelye Medical Company. Founded in 1890, more than 100 products were sold over a 14-state area. See the elegance of the early 20th century architecture and furnishings when you visit this historic Midwestern home.

Thank you for a great event!
04/26/2026

Thank you for a great event!

Thanks to the Salina Post for sharing! 🎨
03/22/2026

Thanks to the Salina Post for sharing! 🎨

Gardens at Seelye Mansion in Abilene, KS - Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Great article from the Abilene Reflector Chronicle. We want to thank Lumen Touch, a K-12 educational software company ou...
11/28/2018

Great article from the Abilene Reflector Chronicle. We want to thank Lumen Touch, a K-12 educational software company out of Kansas City that brought a group of helpers to decorate the Mansion. Thanks to all the volunteers that helped bring Christmas magic back to the Seelye Mansion.

There is no bah-humbugging about the Seelye Mansion.

The Seelye family ca. 1888-1889
08/19/2017

The Seelye family ca. 1888-1889

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Seelye Connection From Colorado Springs, COThis incredible Dutch-styled building once housed the reputable Van Briggle P...
07/10/2014

Seelye Connection From Colorado Springs, CO

This incredible Dutch-styled building once housed the reputable Van Briggle Pottery Company. Located at the base of Pike's Peak in Colorado Springs, Dutch husband and wife Artus and Anne Van Briggle created their art nouveau designs into pottery. The Colorado sky inspired their works and the Colorado clay content was perfect for pottery.

In 1904, the Van Briggles loaded up their best and most innovative works and traveled to The World's Fair in St. Louis, MO. They won several gold, silver and bronze medals at their booth, but more importantly Mrs. Seelye purchased several pieces directly from the Van Briggles. These pieces are now on display in the Library and the Butler's pantry at the Seelye Mansion.

07/09/2014

Thanks for visiting our NEW Seelye Mansion page! If you've toured our house, we invite you to give us your star rating. If it's been awhile, we invite you to visit us soon. Each day we are uncovering treasures that you don't want to miss.

07/07/2014

Welcome to the Official page of the Historic Seelye Mansion! We look forward to sharing with you upcoming events at the mansion as well as video posts, articles, pictures, item reviews and much more.

Address

1105 N Buckeye Avenue
Abilene, KS
67410

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(785) 263-1084

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