Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Governor's Mansion Tour
Wed, May 13
1:30 - 5:00 PM
COST: $5
Meet at the Covered Drop-off (The Ark) before departure.
This premier historic home has served as the official residence of Texas governors and their families since 1856. It is the fourth oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence in the country and the oldest governor’s mansion west of the Mississippi River. Tours last approximately 30 minutes.
All visitors must pass a background security screening.
Visitors must provide their name, date of birth, and government identification information no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon), one week in advance of the tour, (Wed, May 6). All adults must have their Government issued ID in their possession at the time of the tour: Valid Drivers License, State of Texas ID, or Passport.
Please RSVP by Sun, May 5
*We must have at least 8 confirmed participants or we'll need to cancel.
Some Things Know Ahead of Your Visit:
- All adults must have their Government issued ID in their possession at the time of the tour: Valid Drivers License, State of Texas ID, or Passport. Visitors will pass through security screening.
- Please take a restroom break prior to going through security screening, there are no restrooms on site.
- No storage is available. Please leave all belongings in cars or buses. NO backpacks, purses, briefcases, suitcases, strollers, coolers, food, beverages (including water), or gum are permitted. Baby carriers and wallets are allowed. Umbrellas are allowed but must be left on the front porch while inside the Mansion.
- Cameras and cellphones are permissible. No flash photography is allowed. All cellphones must be on silent or vibrate.