Address: 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Phone: +14349849800
Sunday: 8:30AM–5:30PM
Monday: 8:30AM–5:30PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM–5:30PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM–5:30PM
Thursday: 8:30AM–5:30PM
Friday: 8:30AM–5:30PM
Saturday: 8:30AM–5:30PM
Greg Hancock
Leave yourself plenty of time. There is quite a bit to see. The guides were friendly and informative. Thomas Jefferson was an incredible man. This is the home he built over many years. His wife only saw part of the original building. He retired here. It's in a magnificent location and well designed. There are many original pieces and little has had to be restored. It is inspiring to visit even though much of the focus was on slavery. That is part of history. I would have liked to see more focus on the declaration of independence and more on his life. I am inspired to know more about the man. I hope to return and recommend all going.
Brandon Bowman
This an awesome place to visit! You can spend most of the day here if you tour the house and walk through all of the out buildings and take part in a few of the walking tours. The gift shop is first class and have recreations of furniture (expensive) and simple items like pencils and kids toys. They did a very good job of talking about Jefferson owning slaves and his children that he had with Sally Hemings. Overall, I felt they did a great job of interpreting history without leaving out the good and the bad.
Beverly Albrecht
Awesome Experience & Tour of Monticello! Highly recommend taking the guided tour. Monticello is filled with much history, inventions, interesting architecture and gorgeous gardens of President Thomas Jefferson's. Over the years, I have gone on the guided tour three times and I always learn something new. My favorite are all the inventions of Thomas Jefferson. I also love walking though the amazing vegetable gardens and flower gardens. Highly recommend if you are in the area & especially if you enjoy history.
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One of the most well done tours I’ve ever been to. Amazing experience from the drive in to the tour. We purchased the Behind the Scenes Tour that takes you into the house and the rotunda—it’s worth the investment! You get to walk through history. We saw the actual books Jefferson owned, his bed, his personal tools, and so much more. The tour guides are insightful, thoughtful, and kind. Getting to walk through history has no substitute! Highly recommend for anyone visiting Charlottesville!
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Yes, no discounts except for the residents of certain Virginia counties and active service people
At one place we got AAA discount. But is less money yo buy on line ahead of time . Well worth the admission
Classical style with french influence.
It is open. Purchase tickets first as they sell out quickly. Tried to walk to grounds and were escorted off the property because we didn't have tickets to begin with. We viewed the films and museum which was cool.
Construction began in 1769 and was completed by 1809. The Levy family bought, renovated and preserved the house for nearly 100 years. Per the tour guide, much of the original (since the Levys) still stand with majority of changes due to the air-conditioning and security cameras.
The home of our first Secretary of State,. Second vice president and third president. He wrote an important document and arranged a very large land grab. Also fought the barbary pirates with his navy. BTW the Jefferson reenactor is spectacular. Do not miss his talk!!
Do you mean the Hamilton Tour Takeover?
It is not really wheelchair accessible, because there are some parts where it may be difficult to either fit a wheelchair/difficult to push it through the main building. And as for the hours for Sunday in March, it is open from 930 AM to 530 PM.
Yes, outside the cafe are some benches. There is also a lawn where you are allowed to walk, sit, etc. behind Monticello itself.
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