Bowers Mansion Museum

The Historic Bowers Mansion Museum is located within Bowers Mansion Regional Park and next to Bowers Mansion Pool.

Bowers Mansion Museum: (775) 849-0201

Park Ranger Office: (775) 849-1825

Bowers Pool: (775) 849-0644

image of a large white building (Bower's Mansion) surrounded by greenery

Tour back in time to Nevada's heyday and see how Comstock millionaires Eilley and Sandy Bowers lived the posh life in Washoe Valley. Picnic, swim and play on the grounds as every generation of visitors has done since the Victorian era.

2026 Tour Information

Tour Dates

Saturday & Sunday - May 23 to October 31

Friday - June 19 to August 7

Holidays

Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day

Tour Times

11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00

Tours begin at the top of the hour and take 30 to 45 minutes.

Admission

Adults (ages 18-61) - $10
Seniors (ages 62+) - $7
Children (ages 6-17) - $7
Children ages 5 and under are free

No reservation required

If you are unable to visit for a tour, you can always take a virtual mansion tour of your own!

Group tours are available for groups of 15 more more people.

Call the museum for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT AIR QUALITY CLOSURES: The mansion will close for tours in the event that the air quality reaches the red zone or above (151+) according to AirNow.gov.

On sale now!

Bowers Mansion: The Legacy of a Comstock Family

Image of the book Bowers Mansion: The Legacy of a Comstock Family

Available for sale at The University of Nevada Press.

Pet Policy

Please note that due to the historical significance, pets are not allowed at Bowers Mansion Museum with the exception of service animals.

Contact Us

Bowers Mansion Curator, Tammy Buzick, at (775) 849-0201
Bowers Mansion Regional Park - Park Ranger Office at (775) 849-1825

Directions

map with directions From Reno:
- Take I-580 south towards Carson City and take Exit 16
- Turn right (south) onto Old US Highway 395 for 1.4 miles

From Carson City:
- Take I-580 north towards Reno and take Exit 10 (Eastlake Blvd.)
- Turn left onto Eastlake Blvd. and go under freeway. Then, turn right (north) onto Old US Highway 395 for 5.6 miles