A hands-on activity center for families
The newly refurbished and relocated Griffin Discovery Room at the Visitor Center puts young visitors in the role of investigator. Kids will meet four people who lived at Monticello over 200 years ago—Thomas Jefferson, his granddaughter Cornelia Randolph, enslaved chef Edith Hern Fossett, and enslaved blacksmith Isaac Granger Jefferson—through original documents, audio clips, and hands-on objects.
Interactive activity areas include:
It's the perfect place for families to start or end their visit, sparking curiosity kids will carry with them as they explore the mountaintop.
A timeline exhibit exploring the interconnected stories of Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, and North America from pre-colonial times to the present day.
Enjoy family-friendly activities for children on select days this spring, summer, and fall that explore history, science, and daily life at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
The visually rich 15-minute introductory film orients all Monticello visitors to key notions regarding Jefferson's ideas and accomplishments.
A bronze relief model of Jefferson's entire 5,000-acre Monticello plantation.
