Visitor Policy
Bag Inspection & Prohibited Items
For your safety, bags/containers larger than 16x16x8" are prohibited, and all bags are subject to inspection.
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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.
Student groups of any size and adult groups of 20 or more people will find special opportunities to experience George Washington's home in depth, after hours, and at discounted prices.
To accommodate your group, please complete the form below to let us know more about your visit and the activities and dining options you would like to experience. For assistance or to make a group reservation for a visit within the next two weeks, call 703.799.8688 or e-mail groups@mountvernon.org.
For your safety, bags/containers larger than 16x16x8" are prohibited, and all bags are subject to inspection.