Customs & Courtesies

Monticello welcomes nearly half a million visitors each year. To ensure the best experience for every guest, we ask that you observe the following:

• Photography and video recording for personal use are permitted on the grounds of Monticello, but not inside the house.
• Bags smaller than 11" by 15" by 6" may be carried past the parking area. Visitors are asked to hand-carry their bags while in the house. 
• Some wheelchairs may be too large for use in the house. Approved-size wheelchairs may be used in, and borrowed from, the house.
• Eating, drinking and chewing gum are prohibited in the house.
• Eating, drinking and flash photography are prohibited the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Gallery exhibitions.
• Electronic devices must be turned off inside the house.
• Small strollers are allowed in, and may be borrowed from, the house.
• As a courtesy, visitors with active or restless young children are asked to take turns touring the house.
• Leashed dogs that are not service animals are welcome at Monticello, but are not permitted indoors or on the shuttle bus. Service animals are permitted throughout the property.
• Monticello is a smoke-free site; smoking is prohibited.