Feedback Form

Missouri Governor’s Mansion

Missouri Governor’s Mansion
General History
100 Madison Street
Jefferson City Missouri 65101

Information

573-751-4141
lat: 38.5779989 long: -92.1697006

The Missouri Governor’s Mansion has been the official residence of Missouri’s Governors since 1872 and is one of the oldest governors’ homes in the United States. Located on 10 acres overlooking the Missouri River and the Missouri State Capitol, the Mansion is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Missouri Governor’s Mansion was completed in late December 1871. The Mansion was built in only eight months, with much of the work performed by prisoners of the nearby penitentiary. The cost, including some of the furnishings, was $74,960. Governor B. Gratz Brown and his family moved into the Mansion on January 20, 1872. The Mansion was designed by noted St. Louis architect George Ingham Barnett and is an example of Second Empire architecture, a style characterized by the patterned mansard roof popular in the 1860s. The original three-story structure was built containing 13 bedrooms and no bathrooms or closets. The home includes a freestanding winding stairway with a hand-carved black walnut banister, marble fireplaces, elaborate 17-foot ceilings and handsome Renaissance Revival furnishings. The entry consists of an imposing portico with four pink granite columns, a donation from Governor Brown. Through the years, the Mansion has been restored and improved, but the impressive characteristics of the original Mansion remain.

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 you have booked your tour, please read all information carefully to fully understand the Mansion guidelines.

Tour reservations are required for all visitors and must be made at least 24 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 throughout the year. 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 a photo ID and/or addition information may be needed before entering the Mansion grounds, for security purposes.

Get Directions

Nearby Attractions

Lewis & Clark KATY Trailhead Plaza
Lewis & Clark KATY Trailhead Plaza

101 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101, USA
Distance: 0.11 mi (straight line)

Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes LC Features

View Listing
Bicentennial Bridge
Bicentennial Bridge

226-298 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101, USA
Distance: 0.15 mi (straight line)

Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes

View Listing
CORK and Board
CORK and Board

124 E High St, Jefferson City, MO 65101, USA
Distance: 0.17 mi (straight line)

Food and Drinks Fun and Sports

View Listing
Thomas Jefferson Statue
Thomas Jefferson Statue

201 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO, USA
Distance: 0.19 mi (straight line)

LC Features

View Listing
Missouri State Museum
Missouri State Museum

Missouri State Museum, West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO, USA
Distance: 0.20 mi (straight line)

Museums and Interpretive Centers Guided Tours LC Features

View Listing
Louisiana Purchase Statue
Louisiana Purchase Statue

Jefferson City, MO, USA
Distance: 0.22 mi (straight line)

General History

View Listing
Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri

Jefferson City, Missouri, USA
Distance: 0.22 mi (straight line)

Cultural Districts

View Listing
Missouri: Jefferson City, Columbia and Boonville
Missouri: Jefferson City, Columbia and Boonville

Jefferson City, MO, USA
Distance: 0.22 mi (straight line)

Cultural Districts

View Listing
Missouri State Penitentiary
Missouri State Penitentiary

115 Lafayette St, Jefferson City, MO 65101, USA
Distance: 0.58 mi (straight line)

Museums and Interpretive Centers

View Listing
The Skywalk Trail
The Skywalk Trail

Jefferson City Bridge, U.S. 63, Jefferson City, MO 65101, USA
Distance: 0.83 mi (straight line)

Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes

View Listing
Jefferson City National Cemetery
Jefferson City National Cemetery

Jefferson City National Cemetery, East McCarty Street, Jefferson City, MO, USA
Distance: 0.93 mi (straight line)

General History

View Listing
Old Brick House
Old Brick House

Old Brick House Deli, West Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City, MO, USA
Distance: 2.68 mi (straight line)

Food and Drinks

View Listing
Runge Nature Center
Runge Nature Center

330 Commerce Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109, USA
Distance: 3.44 mi (straight line)

Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes

View Listing
Jefferson City Greenway Trail
Jefferson City Greenway Trail

Binder Park, Rainbow Drive, Jefferson City, MO, USA
Distance: 7.20 mi (straight line)

Outdoor Experiences

View Listing
Clark’s Hill/Norton State Historic Site
Clark’s Hill/Norton State Historic Site

Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site, Osage Hickory Street, Jefferson City, MO, USA
Distance: 7.71 mi (straight line)

Guided Tours Outdoor Experiences LC Features

View Listing
Sugar Loaf Rock
Sugar Loaf Rock

MM4R+6Q Hartsburg, MO, USA
Distance: 9.19 mi (straight line)

LC Features

View Listing
Cooper’s Landing
Cooper’s Landing

Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina, Smith Hatchery Road, Columbia, MO, USA
Distance: 20.08 mi (straight line)

Bars Food and Drinks Galleries and Venues RV and Camping

View Listing
BoatHenge
BoatHenge

RJ97+CM Columbia, Missouri, USA
Distance: 20.30 mi (straight line)

Galleries and Venues Other

View Listing

Sign Up for the Lewis & Clark Trail Experience Newsletter

Our bi-weekly newsletter provides news, history, and information for those interested in traveling along along the Lewis & Clark Trail.


By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive the Lewis and Clark Travel Experience newsletter provided by the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance. You can revoke your consent at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.

Instagram Feed