Governor's Mansion opening for October tours
Tours are available Wednesday, Oct. 2 and Wednesday, Oct. 9 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservations for October tours at the Washington State Governor’s Mansion are now open. The theme for October tours is "Washington Apples."
In addition to touring the mansion's rooms, visitors can explore the history and memorabilia of Washington apples, including a collection of vintage apple box labels on display from the Yakima Valley Museum.
The mansion gallery features an oil painting titled "Wenatchee Apples" by E. L. Pierce Milholland, while the library showcases a children’s book "Willow Whoops" by Native American author Alexis Younglove Erickson.
You can also enjoy a new exhibit in the gallery featuring the artworks of Eugene Landry (1937-1988), a member of the Shoalwater Bay Tribe, and photographs by Toni Roth, a photographer and resident of the Yakama Indian Reservation in Toppenish, known for her portraits of Yakama women and girls wearing their traditional regalia.
The half-hour tours are free and open to the public. For reservations, complete an online mansion tour request form. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Each tour is open to 30 guests.
Tour times
Wednesday, Oct. 2 and Wednesday, Oct. 9
- 10:30 a.m.
- 11 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m.
- Noon
Interested in making a reservation? Book your tour or learn more about Governor's Mansion Tours.
For questions or additional information, call 360-902-8880 or email tours@des.wa.gov and include "Gov. Mansion Tour" in the subject line. The Governor’s Mansion Foundation, independent of DES, the Governor’s office, and the Governor, is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization responsible for maintaining and enhancing furnishings and art for the public rooms of the mansion.