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.

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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.