Plan Your Visit
Today’s Hours
Gates are open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Last tour starts at 5:10 pm.
Getting Here
Upcoming
May 18
Walk the Other Lawn - UVA 4th-year class
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Upcoming
May 19
Colonial Herbs and Their Uses
Focusing on the herbs documented by Thomas Jefferson in his garden book and correspondence, Lily Fox-Bruguiere will... 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Upcoming
May 19
UVA Graduate Class Dining & Tour
Join us for a graduation celebration and dine at Monticello’s Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center, Saturday, May 19,... 6:00 pm - 8:30 pmHighlights
Guided House Tour
Get an intimate look at Thomas Jefferson through this first floor of the house he designed and built.
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Jefferson Today
Jefferson is almost always in the news. See what people are saying about him and what they're saying he said.
Monticello Classroom
Find resources on Thomas Jefferson's life at Monticello for classroom or home use.
Monticello Explorer
A virtual tour of the house with 3-D models, animations, and details on people, spaces, and places.
Thomas Jefferson Portal
Your gateway to information on Thomas Jefferson and his life, times, and legacy.
My namesake was an influence on my National Hero? Oh, if it could only be true, were THAT McMahon was my predecessor...more »
May Sarton's poem "Monticello" is a wonderful affirmation of the inestimable value of Jefferson's home to our nation...more »