Discover the life and legacy of George Washington and those who lived and worked at Mount Vernon.
The Education Center exhibit on George Washington’s life is closed for an extensive rebuild and will reopen in 2026. The museum remains open.
Museum Visit Time: 1 hour
Exhibits
Mount Vernon: The Story of an American Icon
Donald W. Reynolds Museum
Meet 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.
For a limited time, see a rare "Neoclassical Swag" quilt top handmade by Martha Washington—one of only three that survive—measuring nearly 9 feet on each side.
George Washington's dentures are not currently on display.
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Staff Favorites Museum Tour
Donald W. Reynolds Museum
This 20-minute tour introduces you to staff favorites in the “Mount Vernon: Story of an American Icon” exhibition on display at the Museum. See treasured items that tell the full story of Mount Vernon from pre-historic times to today.
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Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon Exhibit
The Quarters in the Historic Area
Explore the lives of the enslaved people at Mount Vernon with our new exhibit, included with admission. Learn about the 317 enslaved people who lived and worked at George Washington’s five farms, gristmill, and distillery. Find out how enslaved people formed families, created tight-knit communities, earned money, and acquired personal possessions.
Discovering the Real George Washington
Education Center
This exhibit is closed until 2026.
Explore the life and legacy of George Washington. Learn about Washington's first job as a surveyor, how he learned to lead during the French and Indian War, and his growing businesses at Mount Vernon. You will also discover his role in the Revolutionary War and founding our nation.
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Be Washington™
Education Center
This exhibit is closed until 2026.
Do you have what it takes to lead like George Washington? In this new interactive experience, come face to face with a leadership challenge that George Washington confronted as commander in chief or president.
Be Washington Interactive Theater
Revolutionary War 4D Theater
Education Center
This theater is closed until 2026.
This fast-paced, award-winning production highlights General Washington's important military victories at Boston, Trenton, and Yorktown.
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Hands-on-History
Education Center
This area is closed until 2026.
Families with children aged 3-10 can discover more about George Washington and Mount Vernon through costumes, books, and themed activities.
Please see the Today at Mount Vernon Calendar for daily program descriptions and offerings.
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