Missouri Governor's Mansion Tours

at Missouri State Museum/Jefferson Landing State Historic Site

Inside the walls of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion, guests can step back in time and learn about our state’s history. This is one of few executive residences in the United States that is open to the public. Free guided tours are given by volunteer docents thanks to the support of the Friends of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion Docent Program. 

Reservations

Tour reservations are required for all visitors and must be made at least 72 hours in advance. If you plan to tour both the mansion and the Missouri Capitol, we recommend that you schedule some time in between your tours due to distance between the two sites. 

Your tour reservation must be confirmed before your visit. Once your reservation has been confirmed, please read all information carefully to fully understand the mansion guidelines.

Security

For security purposes, all adult guests (18 years of age or older) must provide a photo ID and/or additional information before they can enter the mansion grounds.

Guests will not be allowed inside the mansion grounds with backpacks, purses or bags of any kind unless the bag is required for specified medical reasons. We ask that you leave all bags in your vehicle, on your bus, or just outside the gates. Failure to comply will result in the automatic cancellation of your tour reservation.

Tour Schedule

Missouri Governor’s Mansion guided tours are provided from March through June, and in September and October. Tours are offered every 15 minutes. We allow up to 20 people per tour.

2026 Tour Seasons and Hours:

January and February:

  • No tours available

March, April and May:

  • Tours will be offered every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Morning tours will be available between 10 a.m. and noon, with the last tour beginning at 11:45 a.m.
  • Afternoon tours will be available between 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., with the last tour beginning at 1:45 p.m.

June:

  • Due to previously scheduled events, no public tours will be offered during the first week of the month.
  • Tours will be available from Tuesday through Thursday during the rest of the month.
  • Morning tours will be available between 10 a.m. and noon, with the last tour beginning at 11:45 a.m.
  • Afternoon tours will be available between 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., with the last tour beginning at 1:45 p.m.

July and August:

  • No tours available

September and October:

  • Tours will be offered every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Tours will be available between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., with the last tour beginning at 12:45 p.m.

November and December:

  • To allow for holiday event preparation, traditional tours are not offered in November or December. However, the public is invited to attend the mansion’s annual candlelight tours! More information about candlelight tours will be posted in early November.