Learn about Thomas Jefferson, the ideas of freedom, and the realities of slavery that made the United States.
For | Pricing | When |
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Adults |
$29 Online
Year-round
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Year-round
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Children 12 - 18 |
$10
Year-round
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Year-round
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Under 12 |
Free (ticket required)
Year-round
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Year-round
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Guide to Your Visit
To ensure the safety of our staff and guests, we have made significant alterations to our operations in keeping with Phase 2 of the Forward Virginia Plan, including smaller numbers of guests on site and in the main house, enhanced prevention measures, and expanded outdoor activities to provide a safe experience for guests.
Read our Reopening FAQs for more information »
Guests touring the house will be greeted outside by a guide who will introduce them to Monticello. They will then proceed inside for a self-guided tour of the house using a guidebook (available for purchase at The Shop at Monticello) or smartphone. Upon exiting the house, a guide will be available for further questions.
Information on the Local Discount »
Overview of Your Visit
What's included in the Monticello Self-Guided Pass:
Programs and Exhibitions
- Self-guided, walk-through tours of first floor of Thomas Jefferson’s home.
- Meet Thomas Jefferson (most Tuesdays-Saturdays)
- Outdoor Stations
- Mobile Scavenger Hunt for Families
- Exhibits at the Visitor Center
- Thomas Jefferson’s World Introductory Film
Access To
- Free Parking
- The Shops at Monticello and the Monticello Farm Table café
- Free Wifi at the Visitor Center and around the mountaintop
- African American Burial Ground
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Visit
- Bring a well-charged smart phone with QR Code Reader to access additional content and activities as you explore the house and grounds.
- Consider purchasing Monticello’s Official Guidebook online or at the shop to serve as your companion during your visit.
- Check out our Reopening FAQs to learn more about efforts to make your visit safe and enjoyable.
- Only clear, plastic bags (12”x6”x12”) are allowed for carrying personal items.