Governor's House Cultural Center & Museum
(904) 825-5034 Adjacent to the Plaza de la Constitucion
48 King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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
Event | Date | Time |
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St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers Collection | Tomorrow, March 19th, 2024 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers Collection | Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers Collection | Thursday, March 21st, 2024 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Vickers Collection Tour and Lecture | Thursday, March 21st, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers Collection | Friday, March 22nd, 2024 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers Collection | Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers Collection | Sunday, March 24th, 2024 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers Collection | Monday, March 25th, 2024 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers Collection | Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
St. Augustine: Selections from the Vickers Collection | Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 | 10:00 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
Closed 1:30 to 2:30 daily.