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.
There's so much to see and do at Mount Vernon that you can easily spend a few hours at the estate.
Your admission ticket includes access to the grounds of George and Martha Washington's estate.
Entry to the Mansion is by guided tour only and requires a Mansion tour ticket (a grounds pass allows access to the estate).
We recommend that you purchase your tour tickets in advance online.
Mansion Visit Time: 20 minutes
You can also visit our outbuildings, gardens, Washington's tomb, the slave memorial, a working farm, and more.
Grounds Visit Time: 1 hour
Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon
In the museum, discover the people who shaped Mount Vernon, including Washington and Custis family members, enslaved and hired laborers, and Vice Regents of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, which has owned and preserved Mount Vernon since the 19th century.
Museum Visit Time: 1 hour
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In the Education Center, trace Washington’s life story through exhibits, a 4D Revolutionary War film, and the Be Washington Interactive Theater.
Education Center Visit Time: 1 hour
Education Center
Enjoy cornbread and other Virginia favorites at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant or get a quick meal or snack at the Food Court.
Restaurant Visit Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Food Court Visit Time: 15 - 30 minutes
The Shops at Mount Vernon offers unique gifts, reproductions of Mount Vernon treasures, books, toys, and more.
You can also shop our online store.
The Shops at Mount Vernon
Tour fully-functioning reconstructions of Washington's gristmill and whiskey distillery. Both buildings are located 2.7 miles from the estate’s main entrance.
Open seasonally: weekends in Apr. - Oct.
Distillery & GristmillMount Vernon is located in northern Virginia, just a short drive from Washington, D.C.
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.”
