Want to plan a field trip to Monticello?
Check out our different on-site and digital options to see what is the best fit for you and your class.
Then submit an On-Site Learning Experience Field Trip Request Form, or email reservations@monticello.org.
Learning Experience Options: On-Site Learning Experiences
Highlights Tour
This 45-minute guided experience includes first floor spaces in Thomas Jefferson’s home, the West Lawn, and the South Wing. You’ll learn about Jefferson and his vision for America, the realities of slavery on the Monticello plantation, and the mountaintop’s iconic architecture. The number of groups taken each day is limited so please be prepared to make your request early and include additional dates.
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.
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 generous support of corporate, foundation, and private donors, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation is gratefully able to provide the following scholarship opportunities:
- Individual Scholarships supported by the Mitford Angel Fund
- Class Scholarships for Virginia Schools supported by the Charles Angel Fund
Click here to learn more about the scholarship requirements and to apply »
Digital Learning Experiences
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 Learning pageor 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.