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Today’s Hours

Gates are open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Last tour starts at 4:10 pm.

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Getting Here

Upcoming Feb 11

Archaeology Family Workshop

This two-hour workshop for children in grades 4 through 7 accompanied by an adult provides a hands-on introduction... 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Upcoming Mar 7

Calling all young scholars: Home Educators' Day!

Calling all young scholars! Join us for the third annual Home Educators' Day 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Upcoming Mar 10

Starting a Vineyard

Virginia’s “God of Wine” Gabriele Rausse will lead this two-hour workshop in the Monticello vineyards. 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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Highlights

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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Behind the Scenes Tours

Ever wanted to go upstairs?  Now you can.

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"Those Who Labor for My Happiness": Slavery at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is now available online

by Monticello The New York Times calls it "an invaluable companion book" to the recently opened exhibition Slavery at Jefferson's...More »

"Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello" opens in Washington, D.C.

by Monticello Monticello's joint exhibition with the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture opens Jan...More »
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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.

Exploring Monticello: A Guide for Young Learners

Tour Monticello with TJ's granddaughter Cornelia.

African-American Family Histories

Stories of the descendants of Monticello's enslaved families.

Thomas Jefferson Portal

Your gateway to information on Thomas Jefferson and his life, times, and legacy.