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Meet Thomas Jefferson - Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker, shares stories of his life and answers visitor questions.

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The Historic Monticello Mountaintop

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Aeiral photo of Monticello
The East Front of Monticello features a red-brick face with a neoclassical, four-columned portico and a weathervane above.

The House

Monticello is Thomas Jefferson's architectural masterpiece, which he designed and redesigned for more than forty years. It remains a national icon and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Select a House Tour 
Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker, speaks before a group of seated visitors to Monticello.

Meet Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker, shares stories of his life and answers visitor questions. Available most Tuesdays – Saturdays.

Learn More 
A view of Monticello's West front and West Lawn with tall flowers in the foreground.

West Lawn

The "back of the Nickel" view of Monticello includes a Winding Flower Walk and Oval Beds planted with heirloom varieties.

Grounds Ticket 

Moutaintop Shuttle Stop

Located at the end of Monticello’s East Walk. Guests can take the shuttle — which also stops at Jefferson’s grave — back to the visitor center.

East Lawn

Monticello's East Lawn is a historic entrance to the Main House. All timed tickets meet here.

Aerial of Monticello's David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, which feature several smaller buildings connected around a central courtyard.

Visitor Center

The David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center serves as the gateway to Jefferson's timeless Monticello, with a shop, a café, and exhibits that prepare guests for their trips to the historic mountaintop.

Visitor Center Map 

The Historic Monticello Mountaintop

The East Front of Monticello features a red-brick face with a neoclassical, four-columned portico and a weathervane above.

The House

Monticello is Thomas Jefferson's architectural masterpiece, which he designed and redesigned for more than forty years. It remains a national icon and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Select a House Tour 
Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker, speaks before a group of seated visitors to Monticello.

Meet Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker, shares stories of his life and answers visitor questions. Available most Tuesdays – Saturdays.

Learn More 
A view of Monticello's West front and West Lawn with tall flowers in the foreground.

West Lawn

The "back of the Nickel" view of Monticello includes a Winding Flower Walk and Oval Beds planted with heirloom varieties.

Grounds Ticket 

Moutaintop Shuttle Stop

Located at the end of Monticello’s East Walk. Guests can take the shuttle — which also stops at Jefferson’s grave — back to the visitor center.

East Lawn

Monticello's East Lawn is a historic entrance to the Main House. All timed tickets meet here.

Aerial of Monticello's David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, which feature several smaller buildings connected around a central courtyard.

Visitor Center

The David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center serves as the gateway to Jefferson's timeless Monticello, with a shop, a café, and exhibits that prepare guests for their trips to the historic mountaintop.

Visitor Center Map