Family Friendly Tour

Clock weights that go into the floor, Mastodon bones, double-acting doors...there are lots of things at Monticello that kids find fascinating. These special guided 45-minute tours are uniquely designed for families with children ages 5 to 11.

Schedule for 2024
Oct. Weekends (5-6, 12-14, 19-20, 26-27)
Nov. 29 - 30
Dec. 1, 26 - 30
Feb. 18

Featuring hands-on learning, these tours highlight Jefferson’s ideas and accomplishments and share stories of the people, both free and enslaved, who lived on this working plantation. This popular pass includes access to our gardens, grounds, walking tours, family-friendly activities, and exhibits.

Guests should plan to arrive at the visitor center 30 minutes prior to their tour start time to allow time to pass through a security screening and travel from the visitor center to the mountaintop.

What's included:

Programs and Exhibitions

• Guided tour including the first floor spaces of the house
• Guided Slavery at Monticello Tour
• Guided Gardens & Grounds Tour (seasonal)
• Griffin Discovery Room
• Mountaintop Activity Center (seasonal)
• Mobile Scavenger Hunt for Families
• Exhibits and Film at the Visitor Center
• Meet Thomas Jefferson (most Tuesdays-Saturdays)

Access To

• The historic Monticello mountaintop
• The Shop at Monticello and Monticello Café
• The Farm Shop on the mountaintop
• Free Wifi at the visitor center and around the mountaintop
• Free Parking
• Burial Ground for Enslaved People at Monticello

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Visit

• Bring a well-charged smart phone with QR Code Reader to access additional content and activities as you explore the house and grounds.
• Check out our Visiting FAQs to learn more about efforts to make your visit safe and enjoyable.