Online reservations now available for Governor's Mansion holiday tours

Mansion entryway decorated for the Holidays in 2019.

OLYMPIA — Online reservations for the annual holiday tours at the Washington State Governor’s Mansion are now open. Morning and afternoon tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis on Wednesday, Dec. 7 and Wednesday, Dec. 14. Each tour is open to 15 guests and lasts 30 minutes.  

The tours are hosted by the Governor’s Mansion Foundation docents.  The circa-1908 Mansion is the oldest building on Olympia’s Capitol Campus and is traditionally adorned for the holidays with ornate floral arrangements, wreaths and seasonal lights. Along with the festive décor, visitors will enjoy guided tours of the Mansion’s permanent collection of antique furnishings and Northwest artwork, including the renowned wall-size murals of Washington scenes in the state dining room.

For reservations, complete an online Mansion Tour request form. Reservations must be made at least 24-hours in advance. (Note: Tour slots fill up fast!) For questions or additional information, contact the State Capitol Tour Office at 360-902-8880 or email tours@des.wa.gov (include "Gov. Mansion Tours" in subject line).

Holiday tour details

Adult tour guests must present photo identification and all visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No umbrellas, strollers or food/drink will be allowed on the tour. Masks are required. The Mansion is accessible to wheelchairs and walkers. Visitors must walk a 200-yard incline up to the entrance.

Morning tour times

  • 10 a.m.

  • 10:30 a.m.

  • 11 a.m.

  • 11:30 a.m.

Afternoon tour times

  • 12 p.m. (noon)

  • 12:30 p.m.

  • 1 p.m.

  • 1:30 p.m.

  • 2 p.m.

  • 2:30 p.m.

The Governor’s Mansion Foundation, independent of the Governor’s office and Governor, is an all-volunteer, non-profit, non-partisan organization responsible for maintaining and enhancing furnishings and art for the public rooms of the Mansion. 

CHA Washington