Historic Governors' Mansion
Historic Governors' Mansion
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Built in 1904, this grand Colonial Revival-style mansion was home to 19 of Wyoming's First Families, including the First Female Governor in the United States. Docents will gladly orient you to the home before sending you on a self guided tour of the Mansion. We are happy to welcome you as our guest to Wyoming's First Executive Mansion!
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pasherry
United States1,151 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
The mansion is easy to find; we parked on the street. Admission is by donation. There was a volunteer at the front who answered questions. Due to Covid only the main floor and second floors were open. It was a self guided tour. Many of the things in the home are original. The rooms are beautifully decorated and there are photos of all the governors and their wives that lived in the home including the first woman governor in the US. It was a shame that we could not see the third floor or basement. We spent approximately 30-40min in the home.
Written 13 August 2020
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Thank you! We hope to be able to open the 3rd Floor and Basement soon, thank you for your patience.
Written 21 August 2020
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HeberLO
Tupa, SP1,427 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
The residence is charming, maintaining period characteristics and several interesting rooms such as the nuclear shelter. Where I live there is a residence of the city's founder along the same lines, which made the visit more interesting to make comparisons, including what caught a lot of attention were certain similar furniture and silverware from both places. The visit is to delve into history, which makes the tour more interesting.
Written 27 February 2024
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RetiredTravelerTN
Nashville, TN4,006 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
After self-touring the Wyoming State Capitol building, we stopped to self-tour the historic governors' mansion. The house is a beautiful structure. Inside, the various rooms are like time capsules displaying moments in time for the most recent occupants. A friendly docent was happy to answer questions.
Written 30 July 2024
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VanEsq12
Dallas, TX4,163 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Wyoming boasts the first female governor in the United States. As such, she had the opportunity to live in this house that was build in the early 1900s and renovated in 2017. Becausevof the amount of history in this house, each room in the house highlights a different era. You start in the 1st floor library which has the only two pieces of furniture from when the house was built. As you go through all four floors, you will see how the technology in the house evolved. This was a fascinating piece of history. This is a self-guided tour, but can be supplemented with printed matetials, touchscreens in every room, and a volunteer docent.
Written 8 July 2023
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Jerald J
Cheyenne, WY5 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
My wife and I visited the Governor's mansion for the first time, the staff was very knowledgeable and were glad to show us around even though we arrived right about closing time. They answered questions and made sure that we saw everything. Great staff, kudos for a job well done.
Written 13 February 2020
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Thank you!
Written 21 August 2020
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Rob M
Cheyenne, WY8,951 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Went with the family during the Christmas holidays. They've done a great job on decorating the place. The attention to details are amazing. Home were just made differently back then. Thanks for offering some free things to do and sharing the history.
Written 22 December 2023
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Coleen T
Kent, United Kingdom110 contributions
Sept 2018
History I lived through, this was like a step back in time for me so many of the items on display in this house reminded me of my childhood the toys in the childrens bedroom the decor of the master bedroom and bathroom oh how wonderfull it is to see these things preserved, the typwrite almost identical to mine the heated hair rollers still have mne in the cupboard, not really that long ago but so important to keep those times alive for future generations to see how things have changed.
Written 24 October 2018
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scott r
Silver Spring, MD779 contributions
Jul 2022
Self tour of pretty much every single room in the place - 3 floors and basement. In many ways my favorite kind of tour - just wander through - if you have questions, ask. Docent was eager to talk - about the house or just life in Wyoming :) Lots of period objects, with decent explanation of why/how the rooms were decorated in period (varies, depending on the room). Think of this as an enjoyable slice of life experience, a step back in time, where real people lived - upper middle class maybe, but not too different from you and me. Thoroughly pleasant, above expectations and best of all FREE :)
Written 4 August 2022
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AZ-Traveler85253
Scottsdale, AZ1,017 contributions
Mar 2020
Loved seeing all levels of the house and speaking with the local guide there. Many of the artifacts are in such great condition. Very enjoyable visit.
Written 21 March 2020
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Thank you!
Written 21 August 2020
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Maria L
Cheyenne, WY33 contributions
Apr 2019
You can tour the mansion and see the various rooms and here about certain things, but it's nothing special unless you are really a history buff. Children aren't really interested in this type of thing, so go to the State museum instead for them.
Written 5 March 2020
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Thank you for your feedback. We try to accommodate all age groups, however we certainly understand sometimes the interaction with the mansion is limited with children. We do offer scavenger hunts for the children (and adults if their interested) to make their visit more enjoyable. We love having folks come out an learn the history of the mansion and the governors who resided here. Whether you are a history buff or not we hope everyone's visit can be both educational and enjoyable at the same time. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to take your feedback and work to make each ones visit fun and enjoyable for all ages.
Written 6 March 2020
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Where is there free parking near the Governors' Mansion?
Written 26 July 2016
Yes! The street in front and on the sides has free parking :)
Written 30 July 2016
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