Mount Vernon has been owned and operated by a private non-profit organization, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, since 1858. Mount Vernon accepts no government support and is maintained entirely by fees from admission tickets, retail and food sales, and donations from patriotic Americans.
Mount Vernon accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express at the Main Gate, Shops, the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant and the Food Court.
To purchase tickets online click here. We recommend buying tickets online as this will allow you to bypass the Ticket Window line. Please note that there is a $2 transaction fee. All sales are final. Please print your tickets in advance of your arrival. You will need your printed tickets to enter the Estate. For help purchasing tickets please call: 1-800-429-1520 or email onlineticketing@mountvernon.org.
2009 Admission Rates
Adults $15.00
Seniors ages 62+ $14.00
Youth ages 6-11 $7.00
Children under 6 FREE
Discounted military tickets are available through ITT offices only.
Annual Pass (unlimited daytime admission for one year)
Adults $25.00
Youth $10.00
Add a guidebook to an annual pass for just $5.00
Transportation to the Distillery & Gristmill:
The Distillery & Gristmill is located just three miles south of the Estate and does require that visitors provide their own transportation. Bus service is also available between 10:00am and 5:00pm. The Fairfax Connector Bus #152 boards in front of the Mount Vernon Inn at 42 minutes past the hour every hour. Returning to the Estate, the Fairfax Connector Bus #151 boards on the hour every hour. For more information on bus schedules, please contact the Fairfax Connector office at: 703-339-7200.
Admission Tickets to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill (Open April - October)
Adults and Seniors - $4.00
Youth ages 6-11 - $2.00
Children under 6 - FREE
The National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon
March 15 - October 31: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
November 1 - December 31: 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
We have created an entire "National Treasure Tour" where visitors can take an hour-long walking tour that includes behind-the-scenes information about areas where "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets" filming took place and how these locations were used during George Washington's time, including the basement! These popular tours sell out quickly so please plan ahead! For more information, click here. Purchasing tickets online is recommended.
Sightseeing Cruises on the Potomac River
See Mount Vernon from a new view! Relax and enjoy a 40-minute narrated excursion along the Potomac River. Available Tuesday through Sunday at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00, May through August and weekends in April and September.
Adults and Seniors tickets - $9.00
Youth tickets ages 6 through 11 - $5.00
Children tickets ages 5 and under - FREE
Official Guidebook
This 160-page book includes more than 170 full-color photographs. It will enliven and expand the experience of visiting Washington's home and will serve as a perfect remembrance of your tour. $7.00 includes tax.
Antenna Audio Tour
A lively narration enhances your tour of the Historic Area and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum. Kid-friendly information is included. Available at the Ford Orientation Center. $6 each.
Congressional Tours
Special congressional tours are offered daily at 8:45 a.m., April 1 through August 31, and they must be scheduled through your congressperson. The tour includes a 45-minute walk of the grounds and a tribute at Washington's tomb. The Mansion and other experiences are self-guided. Please contact your representative to make arrangements.
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