Mount Vernon is open to visitors throughout the inauguration week. We look forward to seeing you.
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.
Join us for an enchanted evening of winter lights at Mount Vernon.
Christmas Illuminations is sold out.
Kick off the holiday season with sparkling fireworks overlooking the Potomac River.
Join us for a candlelit tour of the historic area and learn about holiday traditions in 18th-century Virginia.
Holiday programs and tours fill each day with delight at George Washington's estate.
Tour the first floor of the Mansion (reserve your tour ticket during online checkout) and see our grand Christmas trees in the Orientation Center.
Shop for holiday gifts at the Shops at Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon Members save 10% at the Shops.
Get Admission Tickets
Purchase a Mount Vernon gift card to bring your family and friends to Mount Vernon.
Gift cards can be used on the estate for general admission tickets, specialty tours, event tickets, dining, and items at the Shops at Mount Vernon.
Gift cards are sent by mail and balances never expire.
Order by Dec. 7 for delivery by Christmas.
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Virtual VIP Tours of the Estate
Dec1–2
Date Night Dinner Special
Dec3–5
National Treasure Tour
Dec3–5
The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour
Dec6–10 Virtual VIP Tours of the Estate
Dec7–9 Date Night Dinner Special
Dec10–12 National Treasure Tour
Dec10–12 The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour
Dec13–17 Virtual VIP Tours of the Estate
Dec14–16 Date Night Dinner Special
Dec17–19 National Treasure Tour
Dec17–19 The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour
Dec20–24 Virtual VIP Tours of the Estate
Dec21–23 Date Night Dinner Special
Dec24–26 National Treasure Tour
Dec24–26 The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour
Dec27–31 Virtual VIP Tours of the Estate
Dec28–30 Date Night Dinner Special
Dec31 National Treasure Tour
Dec31 The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour
