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Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson—designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years. Its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world.
Explore Thomas Jefferson's extraordinary achievements and complex legacy by visiting and touring his iconic home Monticello in Charlottesville, Viriginia.
Quick Guide to Visiting Monticello. Monticello is a big, beautiful, thought-provoking place. Leave time to explore it (most guests spend about 3.5 hours), and please arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour time. Tours of the main house are a highlight of any visit to Monticello. But there’s much more to experience.
Discover the architecture, rooms, and furnishings of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, the only presidential house in the US named as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
There are many ways to experience Monticello. From guided tours to independent experiences, find what works best for your schedule and interests. Check out our sample itineraries to help plan your trip. VIEW ITINERARIES
Highlights Tour. This 45-minute guided experience includes first floor spaces in Thomas Jefferson’s home, the West Lawn, and the South Wing. You’ll learn about Jefferson and his vision for America, the realities of slavery on the Monticello plantation, and the mountaintop’s iconic architecture.
Come experience Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, the only U.S. presidential and private home on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Information about Monticello including the main house, surrounding grounds and the types plants that Thomas Jefferson grew.
Monticello’s hours of operation change seasonally; please check the calendar below for information on specific dates. Visitor Center opens at time listed. The historic mountaintop opens 30 minutes later. Last tour starts 50 minutes before closing. Entire property closes at the time listed.
From thousands of tulips in bloom to Monticello's engaging tours, spring is a wonderful time of year to visit Thomas Jefferson's mountaintop home in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The official biography of Thomas Jefferson, written by experts who study his enduring legacy and preserve his iconic home at Monticello.
