Admission for school groups (preschool to 12th grade) is $6 per student. Chaperones (1 per 10 students) are admitted for $6 each. Additional adults pay the adult group rate of $11 each.

Admission includes self-guided tours of the 45-acre estate including the Mansion, gardens, a dozen outbuildings, the Ford Orientation Center, the Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Educational Center, the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site (seasonal), the Forest Trail, Washington's Tomb, and more. Mount Vernon's interpreters guide visitors through the Mansion.

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill are located 3 miles west of the estate. Watch as distillers demonstrate 18th-century techniques operating five copper stills, mash tubs, and a boiler in the two-story building that also includes and office and living quarters. Tour the Gristmill and see a working water-powered mill as operated by millers in colonial attire. Tours of these sites require separate admission. Combine with estate admission for a discount!

Professional tour escorts and bus drivers receive complimentary, non-transferable, admission.

NEW- A separate entrance has been designed just for groups! Dedicated ticket staff work with group leaders to ensure a quick and timely entrance into Mount Vernon. Additional restrooms and visitor amenities make your arrival at Mount Vernon smooth and efficient.

 2009 Estate Student Group Admission Rates: