Visit Mount Vernon, a historic monument and the home of the first president of the United States, George Washington. Mount Vernon is an extraordinary national asset comprised of authentically interpreted 18th-century gardens, grounds, and museum galleries. Your Mount Vernon ticket gives you access to the historic grounds and an audio tour.
Learn about the life and legacy of the first American president and of the enslaved people who worked on the estate.
Spend the day roaming the estate as you take in views of the Potomac River, explore four gardens, and meet heritage-breed animals.
In Mount Vernon's historic area, see more than a dozen historic outbuildings, where enslaved people made tools and textiles, cared for livestock, processed food, and constructed and repaired Mount Vernon’s buildings.
Mount Vernon is currently embarking on a landmark preservation project to safeguard the Mansion’s original building fabric and ensure its structural integrity for generations to come. Exterior work areas will be fenced for the duration of this project. As work progresses through the house, individual rooms will be taken off display temporarily.
Name:
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Operating Times:
Open Daily- Hours: 9:00am- 5:00pm (April-October); 9:00am-4:00pm (November-March)
Admission is free on Washington's Birthday and Presidents DayReservation Notes:
Reservations are not needed for admission and timed tickets for Mansion Tours are available upon arrival based on availability. Reservations for date and time can be made in advance directly with Mount Vernon for an additional $2 per person.
Duration:
self guided
Booth Location:
GPS Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
Older GPS devices may not have the address in their database. You may consider using the address for the U.S. Post Office (3500 Mt Vernon Memorial Hwy) situated across from the estate.
Nearest Intersection:
End of George Washington Parkway South
Parking:
Onsite Free parking
Age Requirements:
Adults: 12 years and older; Youth: 6-11 years old.
