Bowers Mansion
The Historic Bowers Mansion is located within Bowers Mansion Regional Park at 4005 Old U.S. 395 North, North Washoe Valley. 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 have done since the Victorian era.
(photo credit: Richard Massey)
Click here to see a special video highlighting the mansion and its history.
Bowers Mansion Tours
Bowers Mansion is open weekends and holidays for the 2018 tour season through Nevada Day weekend, October 28th. Tours are every hour, on the hour, from 11:00am-4:00pm.
Group tours are also available by appointment. Call the mansion for details at (775) 849-0201 or email Museum Curator Tammy Buzick at tbuzick@washoecounty.us.
2018 ADMISSION FEES
Adults (ages 18-61) - $8
Seniors (ages 62+) - $5
Children (ages 6-17) - $5
Children ages 5 and under are free.
Programs
2018 Programs on the Porch
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a Friday evening of live music from 7pm-8pm, Chautauqua performances, and cowboy poetry from the historic Bowers Mansion porch! This series is free, however donations are happily accepted for the performers. Click here to download the 2018 flyer.
May 25th - Tex Weir (Cowboy Entertainer)
June 1 - Sage Creek (Bluegrass)
June 8 - Silver State Chautauqua
June 15 - Tony Argento (Cowboy Poet)
The Grounds
* Bowers Mansion Pool
* Individual picnic sites and reservable group picnic areas
(call 775-823-6501 to reserve)
* Children's playgrounds
* Hiking trail to the Bowers family grave site
(photo credit: Michaela Cresta)
Pet Policy
Please note that dogs are not allowed at Bowers Mansion Regional Park, with the exception of service dogs.
Contact Us
Bowers Mansion Curator, Tammy Buzick at (775) 849-0201
Bowers Mansion Regional Park - Park Ranger office at (775) 849-1825
Bowers Mansion Pool - Patrick O'Mara at (775) 785-4512 x106
Directions
From Reno
- Take I-580 South towards Carson City
- Take Old US 395 Exit 50
- Turn right (south) onto Old US Highway 395 for 1.4 miles
From Carson City
- Take I-580 North towards Reno
- Take East Lake Blvd Exit 44
- Turn left onto East Lake Blvd, go under freeway
- Turn right (north) onto Old US Highway 395 for 5.6 miles