Olympia – The holidays are celebrated throughout the Governor’s Mansion in December with trees, wreaths, and garlands transforming the House into a festive wonderland. Join us for this special time when the Mansion is filled with holiday spirit and joy. Guided tours are provided by volunteer docents who generously donate their time to the Governor’s Mansion Foundation.

These popular seasonal tours are limited to 30 people and fill up fast on a first-come first-served basis, so it is best to reserve as early as possible. Ten tours a day will be offered on December 3 and December 10, 2025 starting at 10:30 a.m. and continuing until 3:00 p.m.

To make a reservation visit the Department of Enterprise Services website at https://apps.des.wa.gov/ters/home/landing. You will be guided through various steps for access to state services including the Reserve a Tour website. Have the names of your attendees prepared before beginning your reservation request. You will have a 15-minute hold on your selected tour date and time to complete your request. Additional information will be given during this process.

Questions or additional information – Additional information is available https://capitol.wa.gov/tours/governors-mansion-tours, or email DES at tours@des.wa.gov (please put in subject line Governor’s Mansion Tours), or phone 360-902-8880.

Cancellation policy – If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so at least 72 hours (3 days) before your scheduled tour by:

• Accessing your tour request using https://aps.des.wa.gov/ters/home/landing or,
• Calling the Tour Office at 360-902-8880 to cancel your tour. Leave a message if no one answers.

Tour Day – Adult tour guests must show photo identification and all visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The Mansion is accessible to wheelchairs and walkers. Visitors must walk a 200-yard incline up to the Mansion.

About the Governor’s Mansion Foundation

The Governor’s Mansion Foundation, an all-volunteer, non-profit, non-partisan organization, honors the historical and cultural significance of the Washington State Governor’s Mansion by maintaining and enhancing the furnishings, art and library collections in public rooms of the mansion, educating the public about the Mansion and its history and advocating on its behalf.  The Governor’s Mansion Foundation is independent of the Governor’s office and the Governor.

To learn more on becoming a “Friend of the Mansion”, or for more information on GMF, visit www.wagovmansion.org.