Former Governors' Mansion - History
Following archaeological excavation, structural analysis and architectural planning the exterior of the building was restored to how it appeared in 1893. Exterior restoration was extensive. The 1919 front porch was removed and a new porch was built. Other areas included stabilization of the foundation, re‑roofing, chimney re‑pointing, door and siding modification, rebuilding the south porch, painting, and landscaping.
The Former Governors’ Mansion opened as a house museum in 1984 with interpretive exhibits installed in May of that year. The Carriage House’s exterior was restored to its 1903 appearance in 2004 and the interior was remodeled into a modern exhibit space on the main floor, with the second floor restored for use as office space.
Hours:
1:00pm - 5:00pm, Wed. - Sun., May 15th - September 16th.
1:00pm - 5:00pm, Second Friday and Saturday of each month, October - May.
Other times by appointment.
Contact Us:
701-328-2666
shspreservation@nd.gov
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320 East Avenue B, Bismarck, ND
1:00pm - 5:00pm, Wed. - Sun., May 15th - September 16th.
1:00pm - 5:00pm, Second Friday and Saturday of each month, October - May
Other times by appointment.
1884 Queen Anne "mansion" with stick style detailing.
1903 Carriage House, featuring the exhibit: "From Bucket of Oats to Quarts of Oil."
Flower Gardens featuring over 60 species of Heritage Plants.
ADA restroom in Carriage House.
Ramps into both buildings, limited ADA accessability in mansion.
Tourist information
The mansion can be rented for $35.00 per hour for weddings, receptions, recitals, and other special events, during non-public hours. Events that are educational in nature, are free and open to the public, are eligible for a fee waiver.
The mansion lawn can be rented for larger events for $75.00 for a 4 hour block of time.
Please see the users' guide for the Former Governors’ Mansion for rental details.
Free Admission, donations welcome.