School Field Trips
School Field Trips
Ready to book a field trip to Monticello?
Submit an On-Site Field Trip Request Form, or email reservations@monticello.org.
Field Trip Options
Highlights Tour
Led by a Monticello Guide, your students will embark on a 45-minute tour of the first floor of Thomas Jefferson’s home and the historic West Lawn. During the tour, students will explore Jefferson’s vision for America, the realities of slavery on the plantation, and the site’s uniqiue architecture. Guides encourage questions and interactive discussion throughout the experience.
In addition to the guided tour, student groups are invited to enjoy self-guided exploration of the museum galleries, historic gardens, and outdoor mountaintop exhibits.
The number of groups taken each day is limited. To help us accommodate your visit, please submit your request early and include alternative dates if possible.
Monticello Gardens and Grounds
By utilizing text panels, reader rails, an app, and a scavenger hunt, students enjoy self-guided exploration of the historic mountaintop. Included are the North and South Wings, Cellars, Mulberry Row's reconstructed buildings, the All-Weather passage, the Life of Sally Hemings exhibit, and the gardens. Guests can use their smartphones to read QR codes that will direct them to dynamic content about these spaces, including videos and interviews.
Access to the first floor of the house is not included in this option.
Virginia Roundabout School Program
Monticello is committed to working with Virginia schools to offer engaging, customized experiences that build upon classroom learning and align with Virginia Social Studies Standards of Learning.
Virginia educators and administrators can book our Roundabout School Program—an in-depth, two-hour guided experience designed specifically for student groups. During your visit, you’ll be greeted by a Monticello Guide at the Visitor Center and embark on a historic journey that includes a 45-minute tour of the House, museum galleries, and exploration of the mountaintop exhibits and gardens. The Manager of Student Learning will work directly with you to coordinate your visit and customize program content and activities to best meet your classroom needs.
To request a Roundabout School Program, please fill out the Roundabout Request Form.
Please note: this program is not available during February, April, October, and November.
For additional questions or information, please email the Manager of Student Learning at education@monticello.org.
Simplify your day and eat on the mountain!
Planning for a field trip? We've got you covered! Review our boxed lunch menu form, fill out your selections, then email it to the Café (cafe@monticello.org) to place your order. Pick-up during your visit and enjoy in our courtyard or picnic area.
Click here to learn more about the Monticello Café »
Scholarships
Field trip scholarships may be available to help cover admission and/or transportation costs. Virginia and out-of-state schools are encouraged to apply, with priority given to Title I schools. This opportunity is made possible through the generous support of The Charles Fund, Inc., The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, and the Mitford Angel Fund.
To apply, please book your visit first by completing our Field Trip Request Form here »
Once your reservation is confirmed and you receive an order number, you can submit your scholarship request form here »
Our team reviews requests on a rolling basis—please allow 7–10 business days for review and follow-up. Questions? Contact us at education@monticello.org. If a scholarship isn’t awarded, you’re welcome to cancel up to 24 hours before your visit.
Click here to learn more about the scholarship coverage and to apply »
Questions?
Contact a group reservation specialist at: (434) 984-9800 or reservations@monticello.org.
Group policies: Reservations are required for all school group visits and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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