Spring at Monticello

Visit Now for Beautiful Blooms

From thousands of tulips in bloom to our engaging tours, spring is a wonderful time of year to visit Monticello. Explore ticketing options and plan your visit today!

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Highlights Tour This guided tour provides an overview of Monticello’s architecture, landscape, and people through an inside/outside exploration of the mountaintop.

Behind the Scenes Tour Tour the first floor of Monticello and then go behind the scenes to explore the family and guest rooms upstairs, as well as the iconic Dome Room.

From Slavery to Freedom Tour This 2.5 hour, guided, small-group, interactive tour explores Monticello through the perspectives of enslaved people who labored on the plantation.

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Explore Beyond the House

Meet Thomas Jefferson Guests can meet Thomas Jefferson in person (as portrayed by veteran historical actor-interpreter Bill Barker) most Tuesdays - Saturdays.

Guided Gardens Tour Explore Jefferson's lifelong interest in gardening, botany, and agriculture while enjoying the beauty and variety of Monticello's gardens. Late March - October, included in the price of admission.

Dine and Shop with Us

Farm Table Cafe Enjoy seasonal menus including soups, salads, and sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients.

The Shops at Monticello From signature items made with ingredients grown at Monticello to memorable keepsakes, we have you covered.

Hear Stories and Make Discoveries

Declaration of Independence Exhibit Our exhibit at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center explores how the Declaration of Independence went from the tip of Thomas Jefferson's quill to an icon of democracy throughout the world.

Slavery at Monticello Tour These guided outdoor walking tours focus on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation. Included in the price of admission.

Artifact Detectives Workshop MARCH 25 - 29: Join us for a family hands-on Archaeology lab workshop! Monticello’s archaeologists will share how we learn about the past through artifacts.