In brilliant sunshine, the Monticello house is decorated with patriotic bunting. View is of the west front and dome of the house (looking east).

Plan Your Visit in 2026

Monticello 250 Logo depicting Monticello's roof with Jefferson's signature partial over it and the words 'We Hold These Truths' curved along the top, the numbers 1776, 250, and 2026 just below horizontal center, and the word 'Monticello' curved at the bottom. All in red in a red circle with another blue circle just around it.

From new tours and inspiring exhibits to breathtaking mountaintop views, there's no better place to celebrate America's 250th birthday than at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.

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Shop the 250th Collection

The Farm Shop and Monticello Café are perfect spots to grab a snack, lunch, coffee, or cold drink, while our shops have gifts to commemorate the 250th.

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Monticello Membership Program

Monticello is a nonprofit that depends on the support of visitors like you. Support the preservation and education of Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop and enjoy year-round access, exclusive perks, and member-only benefits.

  • Free Standard Rate Tour any time you visit
  • Discounts at onsite shops, cafe, and vineyards
  • Tax deductible
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A group of visitors sit on wooden benches by Monticello's fish pond while a guide points to the main house's West Facade in the background and a visitor in the foreground raises their hand.