Local Universities
Welcome University of Virginia and Piedmont Virginia Community College Guests
Students (undergraduate or graduate) of the University of Virginia or Piedmont Virginia Community College qualify for complimentary admission to Monticello. The complimentary admission is with any Standard Rate Tour or Grounds Ticket for current students-only. A valid student ID must be presented on-site to receive reserved tickets.
Standard Rate Tours to choose from:
- Highlights Tour - The most popular way to tour Monticello.
- From Slavery to Freedom Tour - Legacies of slavery and freedom at Monticello.
- Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour - Jefferson, Adams, and politics.
- Grounds Ticket - Explore the historic mountaintop exhibits. House not included.
- Family Friendly Tour - Inspire your young learners (available seasonally).
- Women at Monticello - Stories of enslaved and free women (available seasonally).
Reserve Tickets Online and Pick-up In Person (Recommended)
- Reserve tickets online for everyone in your group. This will ensure your reservation and ability to tour together. Your tickets will be held at Will Call and available for pick up at the Monticello Ticket Office. You will receive a confirmation email with information on your visit and reminder to present your valid ID when you pick up your tickets.
- At the Monticello Ticket Office - a minimum of 30 minutes prior to your reserved tour time - present your current and valid Student ID, confirmation email, and a valid form of photo ID and your tickets will be issued to you. Tickets that aren’t picked up within 30 minutes of a tour start time may be released for public sale.
- Pick up your ticket(s) and enjoy your visit to Monticello.
Get Tickets in Person
- At the Monticello Ticket Office, request to see the next available student ticket options.
- Present your current and valid Student ID to receive your ticket(s) and enjoy your visit to Monticello.
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