The Governor’s Mansion is the official residence of our governor. Built in 1908 and first occupied in 1909, the Governor’s Mansion is the oldest building on the state Capitol’s West Campus. It has been fully restored and furnished with many antiques from the American Federal period (1790s-1830s). As part of the State Capitol Historic District, the Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as individually on the National Votes for Women Trail.
Tours
Tours are every half-hour, occurring at 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., with the exception of December tours that occur 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tours are 35-40 minutes and require a reservation.
Reservations
Reservations are available at the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) through their website, https://apps.des.wa.gov/ters/home/landing.
Tour Schedule
2026 Tours
The Governor’s Mansion Foundation Tour Program provides free tours of the first-floor public rooms of the Mansion where guests view and learn about the historical and cultural significance of the house, furnishings, art and library collections.
- February 4 & 11 – Black History Month
- On display Jacob Lawrence prints of the George Bush Series
- Opening of new gallery exhibit, “Power of Place”
- March 4 & 11 – Women’s History Month
- April 1 & 8 – Library Month
- May 6 & 13 – Historical Tour
- June 3 & 10 – Historical Tour
- July 1 & 8 – WA State America’s 250th
- October 7 & 14 – Historical Tour
- November 4 – Celebrating Statehood
- December 2 & 9 – Holiday Tours (reservations available in November)
