Through Feb. 9, the Mansion interior is not open for public touring. Admission is 25% off.
Open 365 days a year, Mount Vernon is located just 15 miles south of Washington DC.
From the mansion to lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and the distillery and gristmill. Spend the day with us!
Discover what made Washington "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association has been maintaining the Mount Vernon Estate since they acquired it from the Washington family in 1858.
Need help with homework? Our Digital Encyclopedia has all of the answers students and teachers need.
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Coming to Mount Vernon with a specific area of interest or a limited amount of time? Here are some recommendations on what not to miss.
Sample Itineraries
Mount Vernon is easily accessible by car from Alexandria, Virginia and Washington, DC. Parking is free. You can also reach us by public transportation or via boat cruise, bike (bike rentals are available), and tour bus.
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
From touring the Mansion to exploring our Museum & Education Center, there's something to do for everyone at Mount Vernon.
Things to Do
Enjoy classic American favorites in a colonial-inspired setting at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant or quick meals and snacks to go at the Food Court.
Where to EatFrom the historic mansion and gardens to the state-of-the-art museum and interactive movie theaters, there's so much to see!
Tea with Martha Washington
Feb4
Bonus Ford Evening Book Talk: Alexis Coe
Feb12
Ford Evening Book Talk: Robert L. O'Connell
Feb15 Tea with Martha Washington
Feb17
Washington's Birthday Celebration
Feb22
George Washington's 288th Birthday
Feb25
NSO at Mount Vernon
Mar7 Tea with Martha Washington
Mar9
Homeschool Day
Mar31 NSO at Mount Vernon
May2–3
Revolutionary War Weekend
May15–17
Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
May21
The 2020 Michelle Smith Lecture Series: Lecture Three
Jun26–27
Independence Fireworks
Jul4
An American Celebration
Aug8 Tea with Martha Washington
Aug8
Purple Heart Commemoration
Mount Vernon is located in northern Virginia, just a short drive from Washington, DC.
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, upcoming events, and where to stay. You can also purchase merchandise featuring the official Virginia slogan, “Virginia is for Lovers.”
