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

Occur at 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., are 30 minutes long and require a reservation. Reservations are available at the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) through their website, https://apps.des.wa.gov/mansion/mansion.aspx.

Tour Schedule

March 5 & 12 – “Washington’s First Ladies and Governors” – During the special tours of the Governor’s Mansion in honor of March, Women’s History Month, information and photos during its 116-year history are devoted to the first ladies and governors who lived in the Mansion.

April 2 & 9 – “National Library Month” – April’s tours of the Governor’s Mansion focus on the library’s collection and rare books.

Mary 7 & 14 – “Salute to Veterans” In recognition of Memorial Day, past and present Mansion residents and family members who have served in the Armed Forces will be honored along with all veterans who have served.

May 7 & 11 – Theme is pending.