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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Discover the life and legacy of George Washington and those who lived and worked at Mount Vernon.
Explore 23 galleries and theaters to learn about George Washington's life and Mount Vernon's enslaved community.
See hundreds of artifacts from Washington's lifetime, movies, a 4D theater, and an interactive theater, all included with general admission.
Museum Visit Time: 1 hour
Education Center Visit Time: 1 hour
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.
Education Center
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.
Education Center
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.
Education Center
This fast-paced, award-winning production highlights General Washington's important military victories at Boston, Trenton, and Yorktown.
Education Center
Hands-on-History is currently closed.
Create a special craft, listen to a story, put together a puzzle, or play a game all while learning about George Washington and the 18th century.
Education Center
Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium
A variety of films help guests learn more about the life, leadership, and legacy of George Washington.
See photos and artifacts from our popular Museum and Education Center
