Mount Vernon is privately owned and will remain open in the case of a government shutdown.
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.
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The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Before your visit, we'll send you materials to prepare your family for a visit.
Upon arrival, guests will receive a sensory bag (while supplies last.)
Look for our Family Hub for hands-on learning opportunities about archaeology at Mount Vernon.
Explore the Mansion with a special tactile tour.
From 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., a quiet, air-conditioned space is available as a “take a break” room. Ask a staff member to access the “take a break” room.
Open-house style Mansion tours will be available, where staff will answer questions, and visitors can touch certain objects as directed by staff. Visitors are welcome to explore at their own pace.
To prepare for the visit, you can tour the Mansion virtually.
Pre-visit information will be sent before your visit. You'll receive:
Guests are welcome to stay at Mount Vernon after 9 a.m. when certain estate operations will resume.
At that time, hand dryers, audio & lights in exhibits, and select interactives will be turned on.
Check out our Social Narratives for arriving at Mount Vernon, visiting the Historic Area, as well as visiting the Education Center & Museum and departing Mount Vernon.
A list of additional tours and programs can be found on the Mount Vernon calendar.
Although the 18th-century pathways in the historic area can be uneven, there is an accessible path linking the Mansion, Ford Orientation Center, and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center.
Only the first floor of the Mansion is wheelchair accessible.
All program locations will be available via accessible paths.
It is a 0.3 mile distance from the admission counter to the Mansion.
Standard, non-motorized wheelchairs and wheeled walkers are available free of charge inside the Ford Orientation Center on a first-come, first served basis.
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