Parking is free, and the visitor center has exhibits to check out before you head up the mountain. Be sure to see the large bronze model of the plantation, complete with miniature forests and fields, and the exhibits about Jefferson's agricultural operations.
Walk or ride the shuttle to the historic mountaintop and enjoy a tour of the rooms on the first floor of the house. Be sure to check out Jefferson's small greenhouse attached to his personal suite. If you're short on time, use a Grounds Ticket for access to all exterior areas and exhibits.
Explore Monticello's restored flower and vegetable gardens on a guided Gardens and Grounds Tour. Hear stories about Jefferson's botanical experiments and ask our expert staff questions about your favorite plants. Included with all admission.
Catch your breath at the Monticello Café in the visitor center. With seasonal menus, desserts, and outdoor seating, it's the perfect spot to refuel.
Plant history at home with heritage seed varieties or live plants, available in the garden section of the Shop at the visitor center.
Browse all 211 plants growing in Monticello's historic gardens, filterable by bloom month, garden location, and color — from heirloom vegetables and fruit trees to wildflowers and ornamental shrubs. Made possible by support from The Richard D. and Carolyn W. Jacques Foundation
Join us at the Center for Historic Plants in the spring and fall and stock up on flowers, trees, shrubs, and seeds for your home garden.
Grown and harvested in Monticello's gardens, our small batch artisanal red pepper jelly is made locally from a variety of heirloom peppers
Self-guided mobile experience
Look for the Bloomberg Connects icon on signs as you explore the historic mountaintop and scan the corresponding QR code to connect with info about that location. Be sure to browse the "In Bloom" collection, highlighting monthly gems of the flower and vegetable gardens.
Get moving—hike the mountain trails, explore Monticello’s grounds, and experience the landscape that shaped Jefferson’s world.
A day designed for all ages—hands-on activities, outdoor play, and stories that bring Monticello’s history to life for kids and adults alike.
A day for history lovers to take a deep dive into the life of Thomas Jefferson as both founder and plantation patriarch, and his dual legacy.
Taste Jefferson’s world—discover the crops he cultivated, learn about 18th-century foodways, and enjoy local flavors inspired by the plantation’s history.
