Tour
Family Friendly Tour
These special guided 45-minute tours are uniquely designed for families with children ages 5 to 11.
Visit this Fall
This year, the Declaration of Independence turned 250. Celebrate before the year ends at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, home to the Declaration's author, and where the words and world of 1776 come into focus.
Plan your visitFeatured Event
Fall Saturdays
Enjoy the sights, flavors, and fun of fall at Monticello with seasonal tastings, hands-on activities for kids, community partner showcases, pop-up shopping, and performances by Thomas Jefferson.
Experiences Spotlight
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TourBehind the Scenes Tour
Explore the first floor of Monticello and the private quarters on the second and third floors.
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TourFounding Friends, Founding Foes Tour
This house tour of Monticello reveals how Jefferson and Adams became allies in revolution, bitter rivals in politics, and friends again in retirement.
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TourHighlights Tour
Our most popular tour. Explore Thomas Jefferson’s life, Monticello’s iconic architecture, and slavery on the plantation. Includes first floor rooms and outdoor spaces.
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ProgramGardens and Grounds Tour
Explore Monticello's restored flower gardens, vegetable garden, and surrounding grounds. Learn about Jefferson's designs for the original landscape and hear stories about the free and enslaved people who helped realize his plans and maintain his gardens.
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ProgramArchaeology in Action
Hear about exciting discoveries at Monticello’s active excavation site. Learn about how archaeology is helping us understand the mountaintop landscape.
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ProgramSlavery at Monticello Tour
These one-hour, guided outdoor walking tours focus on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation. Start on the hour, available throughout the day.
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ProgramMountaintop Activity Center
Enjoy family-friendly activities for children on select days this spring, summer, and fall that explore history, science, and daily life at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
Tastes of Fall
Round out your day with a glass of wine at Jefferson Vineyards, or stop by our café and shops for fresh flavors.
Tastes of Fall
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Monticello Membership Program
Monticello is a nonprofit that depends on the support of visitors like you. Commemorate America's 250th with a Monticello Membership and enjoy year-round access, exclusive perks, and member-only benefits.
Fall Flowers and Foliage
Discover what’s blooming across the mountaintop and track your favorite flowers with our comprehensive In Bloom guide. Or enhance your visit with a Garden Tour —available with any ticket—and experience Monticello’s landscapes at their most vibrant.
