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Family Holiday Tour

Late December

  • Adults $42
  • Ages 12-18 $13
  • Ages 5-11 $4
  • Under 5 Free

Dates and Times: December 18-23; 26-27 at 4:45pm and 5:00pm

Join us for a family-friendly holiday experience at Monticello, decorated with holiday greenery in the style of Jefferson's era. Designed for families with children ages 5 to 11 and featuring hands-on learning, this tour explores the first floor of the house and provides an intimate look at how all people who lived on the Monticello mountaintop — enslaved and free — celebrated the holidays.

Included with your ticket:

  • Hot cider and cookies at The Museum Shop
  • The Griffin Discovery Room - special activities for kids (4-6 p.m.)
  • Live music at the visitor center (select days)
  • Free Parking
  • Free Wifi and Monticello Mobile Guide

Music Performance Schedule

  • December 18 and 19: Virginia Consort
  • December 20, 21, and 23: Oratorio Society

Holiday Tour for 7+

  • 90 minutes

    Holiday Evening Tours

    Join us for the rare opportunity to experience Monticello after dark. This tour offers an intimate look at how all people who lived on the Monticello mountaintop – enslaved and free – celebrated the holidays.

    • All guests $99
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