Governor's House Cultural Center & Museum

This historic structure houses a free museum and public restrooms.

Governor's House Cultural Center & Museum

(904) 825-5034

Adjacent to the Plaza de la Constitucion
48 King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Currently open.
Mon - Sun: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closed 1:30 to 2:30 daily.

This historic site has served the city of St. Augustine since 1598. This site served as the administrative headquarters and residences for colonial governors appointed by Spain, then Britain, and then Spain again. In 1821 when Spain ceded Florida to the U.S., the Government House was used as a courthouse and briefly as the Capitol building of the new Territory of Florida. Since it was purchased by the University of Florida several years ago, it is called the Governor's House Cultural Center and Museum.

Parts of the current building's coquina walls and windows are believed to date back to St. Augustine's first Spanish colonial period. This historic site and building offer an ideal ambiance as a wedding venue. The Government House boasts a beautiful courtyard that faces the Plaza de la Constitución in the center of the historic downtown.

The Governor's House Cultural Center and Museum features a newly updated lobby which serves as a rotating museum space for exhibits.

In addition to being a historic site and a museum space, Government House offers a unique event space. The Sala de Montiano Room is a popular venue for weddings and other celebrations, which, combined with the spacious Government House courtyard, can accommodate up to 120 people.

The building is open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The exhibit room is closed daily from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., and again at 4:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events

EventDateTime
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers CollectionToday, March 28th, 202410:00 am - 5:00 pm
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers CollectionTomorrow, March 29th, 202410:00 am - 5:00 pm
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers CollectionSaturday, March 30th, 202410:00 am - 5:00 pm
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers CollectionSunday, March 31st, 202410:00 am - 5:00 pm
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers CollectionMonday, April 1st, 202410:00 am - 5:00 pm
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers CollectionTuesday, April 2nd, 202410:00 am - 5:00 pm
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers CollectionWednesday, April 3rd, 202410:00 am - 5:00 pm
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers CollectionThursday, April 4th, 202410:00 am - 5:00 pm
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers CollectionFriday, April 5th, 202410:00 am - 5:00 pm
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers CollectionSaturday, April 6th, 202410:00 am - 5:00 pm

Governor's House Cultural Center & Museum

(904) 825-5034

Adjacent to the Plaza de la Constitucion
48 King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Currently open.
Mon - Sun: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closed 1:30 to 2:30 daily.