Cary Mews, located just past the lower parking lot, is home to Rudi’s Tea Room, the
Costume Museum, and our friendly Greeters who are ready to answer all of your questions.
Rudi’s Tea Room
Rudi’s has welcomed visitors from all over the world to its historic setting for nearly 15 years. The Tea Room features dine-in and take out service.
Government House chefs create a delicious new menu each summer. Ingredients are sourced from the nearby gardens, fruit trees, and beehives.
Full lunches are available and include gluten-free items such as smoked salmon quiche served with a delicious blended vegetable soup or salad.
The Costume Museum
The costume museum features a series of changing themes that showcase its more than 200 costumes from the 1860s to the 1970s. It also houses vintage accessories, period artifacts, Government House memorabilia, and generous donations of family heirlooms from the public.
Costume Museum volunteers (from left): Nancy and Ann at the entrance to The Chatelaines: a display that featured stories about the wives of previous lieutenant governors.
This was just a plain dress until the Friends used their flower creativity.
There is no admission charge.
But, donations are always welcome!