VISITOR INFORMATION

The Governor's Mansion closed for major deferred maintenance on the historical structure in October 2007. A fire on June 8, 2008 damaged the entire building, which will require structural restoration on a schedule yet to be determined. Tour information will be posted on this website when tours resume. For more information on the Texas Governor's Mansion and the restoration fund, please go to www.texasgovernorsmansion.org. The Texas State History Museum in Austin has an exhibit on the Governor's Mansion from June 5 to August 1, 2010. For more information, go to www.thestoryoftexas.com.

To Visit the Historic 1888 State Capitol:
Please call 512-463-0063 for reservation information. For additional information about the Capitol Complex, call The Capitol Complex Visitors Center: 512-305-8400

Some Historical Information:
In the mid 1850's, the young State of Texas built three important public buildings in Austin: the first State Capitol, the General Land Office Building, and the Governor's Mansion. The former was destroyed by fire in 1881 and replaced by the current capitol in 1888. The latter two, however, still stand. The Governor's Mansion, at the corner of Eleventh and Colorado Streets, has been the official home of every Texas governor since June 1856. Through the many years since, the house has survived as the state and its First Families went through many social and political changes. Now a registered National Historic Landmark, it is the oldest executive residence west of the Mississippi, the fourth oldest in the Nation, and the oldest to survive and function essentially in its original configuration. The Governor's Mansion is a reminder of the dedicated leaders who helped create the great State of Texas.