The Governor’s Palace was the seat of colonial government in Guam under both the Spanish and the US prior to World War II. The original palace was built in 1736. It was rebuilt and expanded into a two-story structure in 1885, with living quarters on the second floor and offices on the first. After 1898, the US would lgo on to expand the Governor’s Palace and surrounding plaza to include a baseball field and badminton court.
Much of the Governor’s Palace, along with the rest of the Capital of Hagåtña, was destroyed in the American re-taking of the island from the Japanese in 1944.
Some portions of the Governor’s Palace survived the war and can still be visited today, including the Chocolate House, the Garden House and the Azotea.
Chewing on Static https://www.guammuseumfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Chewing-on-Static-INSTAGRAM_4K_H265.mov The next exhibit opening October 24, 2026 at the Guam Museum Cafe Gallery. In her first solo show, Julia Birn presents
Celebrate 100 Years. Bid for the Next 100. Guam Museum Centennial Silent Auction Celebrate a century of history, culture, and community while helping preserve it
Celebrate 100 Years of the Guam Museum: An Evening to Celebrate and Preserve Our Stories https://www.guammuseumfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Guam-Museum-Doc-Teaser_WITH-AD_YOUTUBE_4K_H265.mov Our stories connect us to our ancestors, our island,
