Tour of the Illinois Governor's Mansion

410 East Jackson Street,Springfield IL 62701

15 July, 2021

Description

Thank you for your interest in a 45 minute tour of the Illinois Governor’s Mansion Thank you for your interest in the Illinois Governor’s Mansion. The Governor’s Mansion is a historic landmark that serves as an official residence of the First Family. Visitors will enjoy the elegance of our refurbished and recently renovated Mansion, and experience Illinois history and art. Governor JB and First Lady MK Pritzker welcome you. TOUR OVERVIEW Our visitor experience is led by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Tours will be led by professionally trained staff and volunteers, whom we call “interpreters,” to ensure every guest of the Mansion receives a personalized and informative experience. Please be aware that self-guided tours are not permitted. Reservations are required for all individuals and groups touring the Mansion. Names of all individuals touring are required at the time of your reservation. Tours are free of charge. All tours begin at the Jackson Street gate, which is located on the north side of the Mansion between 4th and 5th Streets. This entrance is ADA accessible. Guests should arrive 5-10 minutes prior to their scheduled tour time. Guests will be greeted at the Jackson Street gate by one of our interpreters. All visitors over the age of 18 must bring a government-issued photo ID or passport to gain entry to the Mansion grounds. Tour length is approximately 45 minutes and may vary depending on age and size of group. Guests will be required to walk through a magnetometer upon entering the Mansion. BOOKING TOURS All tours must be booked through the Governor’s Mansion eventbrite page. The tour capacity is 5 people per tour. Groups over 5 people will need to contact [email protected] or (217) 782-6450 to make arrangements for larger groups. Individuals and groups of 5 or fewer people must book tours at least 48 hours in advance. Groups greater than 10 people must book tours at least one week in advance through igmtours@illinois or (217) 782-6450 School groups must also reserve tours through the Governor’s Mansion website, and must divide into small subgroups for groups greater than 50. School groups must be accompanied by a chaperone. For any changes or cancellations to your reservation, please notify the Illinois Governor’s Mansion by calling (217) 782-6450 or sending an e-mail to [email protected] in advance of your scheduled tour time. TOUR HOURS The Governor’s Mansion is open to public Thursday and Friday at 1:30 PM and 2:30PM and 3:30PM. Exact availability will be displayed at the time of reservation. For tour requests that do not fall within touring hours, please contact the Governor’s Mansion. The Governor’s Mansion will make every effort to accommodate special requests that do not fall within scheduled touring hours. The Mansion is also closed for tours on Saturdays, Sundays, state holidays, and during official functions. Please note: Due to unexpected events, Governor’s Mansion reserves the right to cancel tours at any time up to the time of the scheduled tour. ACCESSIBILITY The Illinois Governor’s Mansion is proud to be fully compliant with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”). Please inform staff if you or a member of your group needs any special assistance or accommodations. Please call (217) 782-6450 or send an e- mail to [email protected] at least two weeks in advance of your visit for special requests. SECURITY All visitors over the age of 18 must bring a government- or school-issued, valid photo ID or passport to gain entry to the Mansion grounds. Upon entry, all guests must go through magnetometers for security screening. Please inform the House Manager if your group needs any special assistance or accommodations surrounding these requirements. PHOTO POLICY Non-flash photography and videotaping is allowed in designated spaces during tours, which will be announced by your interpreter. The use of selfie sticks is prohibited. BAG POLICY Visitors to the Governor’s Mansion for guided tours may not bring large personal bags or backpacks onto the Mansion grounds. Mansion grounds do not have lockers or storage facilities on site. Small bags will be allowed and are subject to search by members of security. Visitors with an unauthorized bag will be advised to return the item to store it offsite.