Mansion Tour

After a 14-year, $22 million restoration and rehabilitation, the Mansion is now open to the public as a museum. It also serves the citizens of California as the state's official reception center for leaders from around the world. The Leland Stanford Mansion is a stunning example of the splendor and elegance of the Victorian era in California. On your tour of the 19,000-square-foot Mansion you will see: 17-foot ceilings Gilded mirrors and exquisitely detailed carved moldings Beautifully restored woodwork… Show more Elegant 19th century crystal and bronze light fixtures Historic paintings Re-created carpeting and draperies based on photographs from the 1870s to match the original interior design Original period furnishings that belonged to the Stanfords 19th-Century style gardens. Tours offered Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday) from 10:00 am -5:00 pm (last tour begins at 4:00 pm). Tours may be cancelled at certain times due to official activities inside the Mansion. Please call the recorded message at (916) 324-0575 prior to your visit or the Visitor's Center during regular business hours at (916) 324-9266.

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