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.

Tour reservations are required for all visitors and must be confirmed before your visit to the museum. Reservations must made at least 48 hours in advance of your tour. Once your tour has been confirmed, please read all information carefully to fully understand the mansion guidelines.

Tours begin every 15 minutes, and each tour can accommodate up to 25 people. If you plan to tour both the museum and the Missouri Capitol, we recommend that you schedule some time in between your tours due to distance between the two sites.

For security purposes, you may be required to provide a photo ID and/or additional information before you are allowed to enter the mansion grounds.

2026 Tour Seasons and Hours:

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.

Fall and Winter:

  • Dates and times for the fall season will be posted in early August 2026. Reservations will open on Aug. 17, 2026.
  • 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 the fall.