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Closures
Mansion
- Due to ongoing preservation work, the Mansion's New Room is not on display.
- In early Sept., the New Room, Servants’ Hall, and Kitchen will be open. All other rooms in the Mansion will be off-view.
Education Center
- From July 8, 2024 through 2025, the Education Center exhibit on George Washington’s life will be closed for an extensive rebuild.
- The museum exhibit Mount Vernon: Story of An American Icon, located next to the Education Center, remains open.
Mansion Preservation Work
Education Center Closure
Welcome to George Washington's Mount Vernon
Grounds Pass
Scroll through to view the attractions included with your grounds pass.
Things To Do
Gardens
The Inn at Mount Vernon
Grounds Pass
There’s so much to see and do at George Washington’s estate that you can spend a whole day here.
Your grounds pass provides access to:
- the historic area
- outbuildings
- gardens
- Tomb
- farm
- trails
- exhibits in the Education Center
- the museum exhibit Mount Vernon: An American Icon
- (April - October, Saturday & Sunday)
- The Shops at Mount Vernon
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Mansion Tour
Step into the home that George Washington shared with his wife, Martha.
Tours currently require a timed tour ticket.
Reserve Your Tour Online
Mansion tour tickets are available online or at the gate.
We recommend reserving in advance online to receive your desired tour time. On busy days, including on weekends, the first available Mansion tour may be 2 hours or more after your arrival.
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Private Tours
Enjoy an exclusive private tour with your own guide.
Private tours of Mount Vernon enable guests to receive a more personalized experience, customized based on your interest with an expert guide.
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Face Coverings
Face coverings are not required for visitation. Guests are welcome to wear masks based on their personal comfort.
Directions
Mount Vernon is easily accessible by car, and parking is free.
You can also reach usby public transportation, via boat cruise, orbike(bike rentals are available).
Our Street Address
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Bike to Mount Vernon
Bike from Alexandria, VA to Mount Vernon. Bike rentals are available from our partners in Alexandria.
visiting by bike
Where to Eat
Enjoy classic American favorites in a colonial-inspired setting at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, or grab a quick meal at the Food Court.
Dining options
International Visitors
Mount Vernon publishes printed maps and guides to the estate in eleven languages.
Audio tours are available in five languages.
Private tours in select languages can be arranged in advance.
International Visitors
To better prepare you for your visit we have created the following video that outlines some of our new procedures.
Mount Vernon Official Visitation Guide
See what awaits you at George Washington's estate.
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"We loved our day at Mount Vernon! It was the highlight of our DC trip. The whole family said this was their favorite place we visited." - TripAdvisor Review
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Mount Vernon is located in northern Virginia, just a short drive from Washington, D.C.
For more information about things to do in Virginia, visit Virginia.org, the official tourism website for the state of Virginia. You’ll find an overview of each region in Virginia, as well as information about cultural attractions, museums, upcoming events, and where to stay. You can also purchase merchandise featuring the official Virginia slogan, “Virginia is for Lovers.”
