Family Friendly Tours
Offered seasonally, these special guided tours are uniquely designed for families with children ages 5 to 11.
From clocks that go into the floor to 11,000-year-old mastodon bones. Our tours and hands-on activities offer experiences we’re certain our youngest guests will find to be a blast. And who knows, maybe their favorite grown-ups might have some fun too.
Offered seasonally, these special guided tours are uniquely designed for families with children ages 5 to 11.
The Griffin Discovery Room is a hands-on space for children and families to learn about the past and discover their own place in history. Located in the Woodland Pavilion at the visitor center.
Meet Thomas Jefferson (as portrayed by veteran historical actor-interpreter Bill Barker) in person and ask questions of the man who wrote "all men are created equal" and who helped found the United States of America.
Enjoy fun, hands-on activities designed for families at the Mountaintop Activity Center. Write with a quill pen, crack a code with a wheel cipher, and explore mystery objects. (Included with admission.)
While visiting the house and grounds:
Before your visit:
ADDRESS:
931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22902
GENERAL INFORMATION:
(434) 984-9800