Today at Monticello

Today's Events

• 10:00am - 4:00pm

  Grounds Ticket

  Historic mountaintop area

  This pass provides access to Monticello’s historic mountaintop, exhibits, and additional programs.

  All day

  • Family Friendly
  • Outdoor
  • Accessible

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• 10:00am - 3:00pm

  Slavery at Monticello Tour

  Mulberry Row

  These guided outdoor walking tours focus on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation. Included in the price of admission.

  45 minutes

  • Outdoor
  • Included with admission

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• 10:30am - 3:30pm

  Highlights Tour

  The Main House

  Our most popular tour. Explore Thomas Jefferson’s life, Monticello’s iconic architecture, and slavery on the plantation. Includes first floor rooms and outdoor spaces.

  45 minutes

  • Family Friendly
  • Accessible
  • Indoor & Outdoor

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• 10:30am - 1:00pm

  From Slavery to Freedom

  The Main House

  This guided, small-group tour focuses on Monticello's enslaved community and discusses the enduring legacies of slavery and freedom.

  2.5 hours

  • Indoor & Outdoor
  • Not Accessible

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• 11:00am - 2:00pm

  Behind the Scenes Tour

  The Main House

  Explore the first floor of Monticello and the private quarters on the second and third floors.

  90 minutes

  • Not Accessible
  • Mornings and Early Afternoons
  • Indoor & Outdoor

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• 11:30am - 12:30pm

  Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour

  The Main House

  This tour of Monticello reveals how Jefferson and Adams became allies in revolution, bitter rivals in politics, and friends again in retirement.

  1 hour

  • Indoor & Outdoor
  • Accessible

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• 11:30am - 12:00pm

  Drafting the Declaration with Thomas Jefferson

  Howard and Abby Milstein Theater

  In honor of President's Day, join us in February for a special version of Meet Thomas Jefferson with a focus on the Declaration and take guests back to the turbulent times of America’s founding.

  20-30 minutes

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• 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

  Meet Thomas Jefferson

  Guests can meet Thomas Jefferson (as portrayed by veteran historical actor-interpreter Bill Barker) in person, most Tuesdays through Saturdays during regularly scheduled hours.

  20-30 minutes

  • Family Friendly
  • Accessible
  • Included with admission
  • Indoor

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