Welcome to the Illinois Governor's Mansion

  • About the Mansion

    Built in 1855, the Illinois Governor's Mansion is one of the oldest and most historic governor's mansions in the United States. The Mansion serves as the official residence of the Governor of Illinois, a symbol of leadership in state government, and a world-class house museum.

  • Visit the Mansion

    The Governor's Mansion is open to the public for tours most weekdays from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. Reservations are required for all individual and group tours.

    The Governor's Mansion will be closing for tours beginning Wednesday, October 9 through Friday, December 6 due to renovations and in preparation for the holidays. The Governor's Mansion will reopen with a holiday open house on Saturday, December 7. We invite you to come visit and enjoy the Governor's Mansion this holiday season. 

  • Mansion Exhibitions

    Enjoy online versions of current and past exhibitions of fine and decorative arts presented in the People's House featuring works by centuries of artists and craftspeople from the fine State of Illinois.

Welcome

Built in 1855, the Illinois Governor’s Mansion is one of the oldest and most historic governor’s mansions in the United States. The Mansion serves as the official residence of the Governor of Illinois, a symbol of leadership in state government, and a world-class house museum.

Governor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker welcome you to the People's House.