Ready to book a field trip to Monticello?
Submit an On-Site Field Trip Request Form, or email reservations@monticello.org.
On-Site Field Trip Options
Highlights Tour
Led by a Monticello Guide, your students will embark on a 45-minute tour of the first floor of Thomas Jefferson’s home and the historic West Lawn. During the tour, students will explore Jefferson’s vision for America, the realities of slavery on the plantation, and the site’s uniqiue architecture. Guides encourage questions and interactive discussion throughout the experience.
In addition to the guided tour, student groups are invited to enjoy self-guided exploration of the museum galleries, historic gardens, and outdoor mountaintop exhibits.
The number of groups taken each day is limited. To help us accommodate your visit, please submit your request early and include alternative dates if possible.
Monticello Gardens and Grounds
By utilizing text panels, reader rails, an app, and a scavenger hunt, students enjoy self-guided exploration of the historic mountaintop. Included are the North and South Wings, Cellars, Mulberry Row's reconstructed buildings, the All-Weather passage, the Life of Sally Hemings exhibit, and the gardens. Guests can use their smartphones to read QR codes that will direct them to dynamic content about these spaces, including videos and interviews.
Access to the first floor of the house is not included in this option.
Virginia Roundabout School Program
Monticello is committed to working with Virginia schools to offer engaging, customized experiences that build upon classroom learning and align with Virginia Social Studies Standards of Learning.
Virginia educators and administrators can book our Roundabout School Program—an in-depth, two-hour guided experience designed specifically for student groups. During your visit, you’ll be greeted by a Monticello Guide at the Visitor Center and embark on a historic journey that includes a 45-minute tour of the House, museum galleries, and exploration of the mountaintop exhibits and gardens. The Manager of Student Learning will work directly with you to coordinate your visit and customize program content and activities to best meet your classroom needs.
To request a Roundabout School Program, please fill out the Roundabout Request Form.
Please note this program is unavailable during our peak months of April and October.
For additional questions or information, please email the Manager of Student Learning at education@monticello.org.
Simplify your day and eat on the mountain!
Planning for a field trip? We've got you covered! Review our boxed lunch menu form, fill out your selections, then email it to the Café (cafe@monticello.org) to place your order. Pick-up during your visit and enjoy in our courtyard or picnic area.
Click here to learn more about the Monticello Café »
Scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of our corporate, foundation, and private donors, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation is able to provide meaningful scholarship opportunities for student groups and public schools. Their support allows us to prioritize Title I schools and classes with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
The Mitford Angel Fund is available to both Virginia and out-of-state schools to help offset student admission costs.
Additionally, Virginia public schools may apply for support from the Charles Angel Fund, which provides full coverage for both transportation and admission costs for students and accompanying school staff.
Click here to learn more about the scholarship requirements and to apply »
Digital Programs
If you can't bring your class to Monticello, we'll bring it to you!
We offer two different digital education programs for your K-12 students. Check out the program descriptions on our Digital Programs or email us at digital.learning@monticello.org with any questions!
Questions?
Contact a group reservation specialist at: (434) 984-9800 or reservations@monticello.org.
Group policies: Reservations are required for all school group visits and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.