Tour the Governor’s Mansion:
Inside the walls of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion, guests will have the opportunity to step back in time and learn about our state’s history. The Missouri Governor’s Mansion is one of few executive residences in the United States open to the public. Free guided tours are given by our volunteer docents thanks to the support of the Friends of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion Docent Program. Once your tour has been confirmed, please read all information carefully to fully understand the Mansion guidelines.
Tour reservations are required for all visitors and must be made at least 48 hours in advance. It is recommended that you schedule some additional time in between your tours of the Missouri State Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion due to distance in-between the two sites.
Missouri Governor’s Mansion guided tours are provided at the beginning of spring into the early part of summer. We allow 25 people per group and tours are provided every 15 minutes. Please see our schedule below for more information. Tour reservations are required and must be confirmed before your visit at the Mansion. For security purposes, a photo ID and/or additional information may be needed before entering the Mansion grounds.
Date/Time:
2025 Mansion Spring Tour Season:
Tuesday through Thursday, March-June
Morning availability – 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. (11:45a.m. is the last time slot scheduled for the morning tours)
Afternoon availability – 12:30p.m. to 2:00p.m. (1:45p.m. is the last time slot scheduled for the afternoon tours)
***No public tours the first week of June due to previously scheduled events***
2025 Fall Tour Season:
Tuesday & Wednesday, September – October
Morning availability – 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. (11:45a.m. is the last time slot scheduled for the morning tours)
Afternoon availability – 12:30p.m. to 2:00p.m. (1:45p.m. is the last time slot scheduled for the afternoon tours)
The Mansion is closed for tours in November and December to allow for Holiday event preparation. However, the public is invited to our annual Candlelight Tours of the People’s House! Look for those dates in the fall!
* The Mansion will be closed July, August, November, and December
Plan Your Visit
The Missouri Governor’s Mansion is located at 100 Madison Street in Jefferson City. Located on 10 acres overlooking the Missouri River and the State Capitol, it is the home of the Governor and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Visitors to the Missouri Governor’s Mansion are welcomed by a talented group of volunteers known as docents. Nearly 70 docents provide the public tour program and assist at special events throughout the year. Docents are trainers, educators, tour guides, researchers, public relations specialists and ambassadors for Jefferson City. They welcome more than 70,000 visitors annually and bring history alive at the home of the First Family.
Tour Information
Tours are approximately 15 minutes in length. In the event Jefferson City schools are closed due to weather, tours will also be closed.
Due to the Governor’s Mansion being a working building, tours and events are subject to cancellation at
If you have any problems or questions feel free to call us at 573-751-4141.
TOURS
There is no charge to tour the Missouri Governor’s Mansion. Tours are requested by reservation; Groups of 10 are required to make a reservation by contacting www.missourimansion.com or by calling The Missouri Governor’s Mansion at 573-751-4141.
**If you are making a reservation for a constituent group, please forward the tour confirmation to your tour group. Please note – during the busy spring season, walk-in visitors are included with existing tours as space permits.
Cancellations:
If you are unable to keep your scheduled tour, please call 573-751-4141 as soon as possible to cancel.
Late Arrivals:
It is important to begin tours promptly. Late arrivals will be accommodated as space permits, this may include a “walk-through” tour or
Group Size:
Each tour group is divided into approximately 25 people to ensure an enjoyable and educational experience. Everyone who will be taking the tour must be included on the reservation, including children (17 and under), chaperones, and teachers.
Accommodations:
If a visitors
Tour Check-In:
Upon arrival, enter through the Madison Street gate for security personnel to assist you.
Safety:
For safety reasons, please do not allow anyone in your group to climb on the outside fence surrounding the Mansion grounds.
Courtesy:
Groups should remain as quiet as possible while on tours. They also should be encouraged to be attentive to the tour guides and to remain with the group throughout the tour, so no one becomes lost or separated. Please turn cell phones off or to silent during tours.
Restrooms:
There are no public restrooms in the Missouri Governor’s Mansion. We recommend that groups use the restroom before visiting the Mansion. Public restrooms are available across the street at the Governor Office Building and the parking garage across the street, and the first floor of the Capitol Building.
Photos and Video:
Visitors are welcome to take pictures with cameras but please refrain from flash photography. No video or audio recording is allowed during tours.
Food and Beverage:
To help preserve the furnishings and interior of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion we ask that no packages (including backpacks), food, beverages (including water bottles) or chewing gum be brought into the Mansion.
Closures:
In the case of a scheduling conflict, Mansion staff will try to notify your group’s representative to reschedule your tour, and place a sign on the front gate to share the closure. If Jefferson City public schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Governor’s Mansion also will be closed.
Location:
The Missouri Governor’s Mansion
Bus:
Please unload in front of the Governor’s Mansion at 100 Madison Street. Parking is available in the bus parking zone, which is located on State Street, across from the Union Pacific train depot at the end of Monroe Street.