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 primary and secondary sources, videos, or interactives? Explore our Education Pages!
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
"The audio tour was well worth it, as much more detail was given for many of the places on the tour." - TripAdvisor Review
While exploring the estate, the device tracks the stops you visit. When turning in the device at the exit desk:
Mount Vernon's audio tour is available in multiple languages including:
For those visiting with children, a youth audio tour features more than 10 stops and shares the stories of George Washington, the Mansion, and the people who lived on the estate.
This tour is currently available only in English.
Listen to a preview of the audio content from the Spinning House.
