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location

320 East Avenue B, Bismarck, ND

hours

Winter Hours (Oct. 1-May 14):
1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Second combined Friday and Saturday of each month
Other times by appointment.

Summer Hours (May 15-Sept. 15):
10 a.m - 5 p.m, Mon. - Fri.
Noon - 4:00 p.m., Sat. & Sun.

Site grounds open year round.

site amenities

1884 Victorian Stick Style House.
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

facility rental

The mansion can be rented for $50.00 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 $100.00 for a 6 hour block of time.
User Agreement (pdf)
User Guide (pdf)

cost

Free admission, donations welcome.

Former Governors' Mansion - Exhibits

0029-022 C. W. Henzler Garage

From Buckets of Oats to Quarts of Oil
Permanent Exhibit
Located in the site’s 1903 Carriage House, this exhibit illustrates the transition from horse and buggy to the automobile.

Flower Gardens featuring over 60 species of Heritage Plants.

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Address:
320 East Avenue B.
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
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Winter Hours (Oct. 1-May 14):
1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Second combined Friday and Saturday of each month
Other times by appointment.

Summer Hours (May 15-Sept. 15):
10 a.m - 5 p.m, Mon. - Fri.
Noon - 4:00 p.m., Sat. & Sun.

Site grounds open year round.

Contact Former Governors' Mansion:
phone: 701.328.9528
email: shsfgm@nd.gov

Contact SHSND:
phone: 701.328.2666
email: history@nd.gov