George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate is located in Mount Vernon, Virginia along the shores of the Potomac River and is the most scenic tourist attraction in the Washington, DC area. Visit the mansion, the outbuildings, the gardens and the new museum and learn about the life of America's first president and his family.
Mount Vernon Address: George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121 (703)780-2000
Mount Vernon Hours: April - August daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sept. – Oct. daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. – Feb. daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mount Vernon Admission Prices: Adults - $13.00
Senior Citizens, age 62 and above - $12.00
Children ages 6 through 11 (accompanied by an adult) - $6.00
Children ages 5 and under (accompanied by an adult) – FREE
Annual Pass (unlimited admission for one year) - $18
Senior Citizens, age 62 and above - $12.00
Children ages 6 through 11 (accompanied by an adult) - $6.00
Children ages 5 and under (accompanied by an adult) – FREE
Annual Pass (unlimited admission for one year) - $18
Visiting Tips: The recent expansion of Mount Vernon transforms the Estate into a year-round destination. You can easily spend most of the day here, visiting the museum and exploring the mansion, the outbuildings and the estate grounds. During the peak season, there can be a line to get into the Mansion. The approximate waiting time will be listed at the Main Gate. To avoid long lines, visit Mount Vernon on a weekday or November – March.
About Mount Vernon:
The 500-acre estate of George Washington and his family includes a 14-room mansion that is beautifully restored and furnished with original objects dating back to the 1740's. You may tour the outbuildings, including the kitchen, slave quarters, smokehouse, coach house and stables.
George Washington planned the landscape of the Estate himself to include four gardens that showcase the plants that were at Mount Vernon in the late 1700s. There’s also a pioneer farm site, a hands-on exhibit with a 16-sided treading barn.
You can visit George Washington’s Tomb. Washington died in the master bedroom at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799. He chose to be buried on the grounds of the estate. The tomb was completed in 1831 and Washington's body was moved there along with the remains of his wife, Martha, and other family members. Near the tomb is a slave burial ground, to honor African-American slaves who worked at Mount Vernon.
The 500-acre estate of George Washington and his family includes a 14-room mansion that is beautifully restored and furnished with original objects dating back to the 1740's. You may tour the outbuildings, including the kitchen, slave quarters, smokehouse, coach house and stables.
George Washington planned the landscape of the Estate himself to include four gardens that showcase the plants that were at Mount Vernon in the late 1700s. There’s also a pioneer farm site, a hands-on exhibit with a 16-sided treading barn.
You can visit George Washington’s Tomb. Washington died in the master bedroom at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799. He chose to be buried on the grounds of the estate. The tomb was completed in 1831 and Washington's body was moved there along with the remains of his wife, Martha, and other family members. Near the tomb is a slave burial ground, to honor African-American slaves who worked at Mount Vernon.
Ford Orientation Center & Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center
After more than a decade of planning, in October 2006, Mount Vernon opened its new museum and education center featuring 25 state-of-the-art galleries and theaters that reveal the fascinating story of George Washington's life. The museum features six permanent galleries and a changing exhibit including some objects shown at Mount Vernon for the first time. Take a photo tourMajor Annual Events at Mount Vernon
- President's Day
- Wine Festival & Sunset Tours- offered in the Spring and Fall
- Independence Day at Mount Vernon
- Candlelight Tours
