Villa Mira Monte is located at 17860 Monterey St. in Morgan Hill, just north of the downtown area, between Main and Wright.   Map

The Morgan Hill House hours:
Friday 12 to 3 PM
Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM

Rate Schedule

The Morgan Hill Museum at Villa Mira Monte
(408) 779-5755

The Morgan Hill House at Villa Mira Monte
(408) 779-5755

Event Planning
(408) 779-6992

Morgan Hill Historical Society
P.O. Box 1258
Morgan Hill, CA 95038

The Morgan Hill House at Villa Mira Monte

The Morgan Hill House is unique, incorporating the best features of Queen Anne and Stick/Eastlake design. It was originally built in 1884 by Hiram Morgan Hill for his bride, Diana Murphy Hill. The couple, along with their daughter Diane, lived in San Francisco and used the house as a country retreat for themselves and their many friends. In fact , the town acquired its name because train conductors would call out, "Morgan Hill's" when making special stops for the Hill's guests to disembark.

The house was sold by the Hills around 1913 and was subsequently a private home, a funeral parlor and an antique shop. In 1992, Villa Mira Monte was deeded to the historical Society with the proviso that it be rescued from dereliction and be available to the public in some way. After five years of hard work, the house was ready for use in the summer of 1998.

The Morgan House is open for self guided tours on Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

The house and grounds also may be rented for weddings, parties, and other private, non-profit events.  For rate information, please see our rate schedule.  You also may call the event planning coordinator at 779-6992 for fees and other information.  All events must be booked in advance.