Tips for visiting
Top 6 things to do at Monticello
Create a memorable experience in just a few short hours.
Experience Monticello
Come see it in person!
Newly Restored Compass Rose
Conservators recently restored Monticello's iconic Compass Rose. See the story behind this important work.
Iconic images and breathtaking vistas
The best views at Monticello
From the "nickel view" of the main house to Jefferson's favorite outdoor reading spot.
An emotional experience
The Life of Sally Hemings exhibit
One of the most famous African American women in U.S. history . . . and one of the least known.
A personal perspective
Ta-Nehisi Coates and Gayle King at Monticello
CBS This Morning's Gayle King interviews award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates about his newly-released book.
One house. Many stories.
Discover authentic American stories together
Discover the worlds of Monticello!
What's Happening
Visiting Jefferson’s estate engages the senses, stimulates the mind and provides a rewarding experience for all ages and interests.
Behind the Scenes at Monticello
Ariadne Restored
Thanks to a special grant from The Anne Carter Robins and Walter R. Robins, Jr. Foundation, our curators have been able to clean and restore Thomas Jefferson's original Ariadne statue.
Feb 1
Memories Matter: Community History Day
See what community groups are doing to tell local stories and learn how to properly protect and store your family heirlooms. Free
Feb 8
Let's Go Explore the Past Through Archaeology
Join Monticello archaeologists in the Archaeology Lab to discover how the enslaved community lived at Monticello.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Thomas Jefferson
Get to know Thomas Jefferson—author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, third president of the United States, and founder of the University of Virginia.
Monticello
One of the South's Best
"Thomas Jefferson’s astounding home and gardens reflect his skills as an architect and gardener, not to mention his boundless curiosity." - Southern Living Magazine
Quoting Thomas Jefferson
Real or imagined? Find a Jefferson Quote Here
Thomas Jefferson is one of the most frequently quoted (and misquoted) figures in American history. Search this extensive collection of quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson—all fully verified and cited by the editors of the Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series.