Visit Monticello with Your Family

Summer at Monticello

Hands-on activities, kid-friendly digital scavenger hunts, meeting Thomas Jefferson, and our Family Friendly Tour are just a few of the experiences waiting for your family at Monticello.

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Family Friendly Tours These guided 45-minute tours are uniquely designed for families with children ages 5 to 11.

Self-Guided Tour Explore the first floor of Monticello at your own pace with this mobile self-guided tour.

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

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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. April - October, included with all admissions.

Dine and Shop with Us

Farm Table Cafe Our chef prepares seasonal menus including soups, salads, and sandwiches made with Monticello-grown vegetables.

The Shops at Monticello From Colonial toys and games to memorable keepsakes, the Shops at Monticello have you covered.

Hear Stories and Make Discoveries

Griffin Discovery Room Children and families can learn about the past and discover their own place in history through hands-on activities.

Declaration of Independence Exhibit Explore how the Declaration of Independence went from the tip of Thomas Jefferson's quill to become an icon of democracy.