Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the first president’s estate!
Visitors in 2026 will experience a revitalized Mount Vernon, including a new museum exhibit and an updated mansion tour.
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New for 2026
Join us for these new experiences in 2026.
George Washington: A Revolutionary Life Exhibition (Opening June 2026)
Uncover the story of George Washington in our new immersive exhibit, featuring recreations of the President's House in Philadelphia and a cabin where enslaved people lived at Mount Vernon.
New items on display include George Washington's presidential cabinet and his Revolutionary War tent.
With the reopening of the exhibit, museum favorites are back on view, including our lifelike wax figures of George Washington (with new enhancements) and Washington's dentures. Our Be Washington role playing experience will also reopen.
Included with admission
Updated Mansion Tour
The first and second floors of the Mansion will reopen to the public in February 2026.
Visitors will experience an updated tour that explores Mount Vernon's central role in creating the United States. Hear how Washington, his family, and enslaved people welcomed guests, discussed the day's politics, and his actions in a revolutionary world.
Patriots Path: Revolutionary War Encampment
Experience the American Revolution as you walk through an 18th-century Continental Army encampment featuring soldiers' tents and an officer’s tent.
At this hands-on attraction, you can touch the items inside the tents, wash clothes in the laundry yard, and examine cooking utensils used by camp followers.
Musket firing and cooking demonstrations are offered regularly.
Included with admission
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Re-opening of our 4D Film Washington’s War
This unique theater experience highlights Washington's role in the Revolutionary War complete with snow, fog, cannon shots and other 4D effects.
Learn about General Washington’s important military victories at Boston, Trenton, and Yorktown that led to victory in the War in our 22-minute video.
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New Hands-on-History Room
Our hands-on-history room has been redesigned and relocated to make it more accessible. Families can explore the past through history and civics-themed programming.
Activities related to the inauguration, spies, 18th-century clothing, and leadership will allow children to engage in the life of George Washington and others in colonial America.
Programming inside the Hands-on-History space will change regularly, so no two visits will be the same!
Included with admission
Mount Vernon Favorites
These attractions and activities continue to be available at Mount Vernon.
Character Engagements
Meet our fifer, George Washington’s doctor, his farm manager, enslaved housemaid Ona Judge, and others.
Mount Vernon: An American Icon Exhibit
Discover the people who shaped Mount Vernon, including Washington and Custis family members, enslaved and hired laborers, and Vice Regents of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
Inside this exhibit, you’ll see George Washington’s smallsword, a bust of George Washington said to be the most accurate likeness of our first president, Martha Washington’s jewelry, George Washington’s presidential chair, and more.
Included with admission
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Distillery & Gristmill Tours
Weekends Only, April 1 – October 31
George Washington's gristmill could produce 5,000 to 8,000 pounds of flour and cornmeal a day.
In 1799, his distillery produced nearly 11,000 gallons, making it one of the largest whiskey distilleries in America.
At our working mill, watch the water wheel turn the mighty gears as we grind Washington's grain. You can also tour a reconstructed working distillery that produces small batch spirits on site today.
Included with admission
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Audio Tours
Hear details about the estate's history as you tour the grounds with our audio tour.
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Additional Enhancements
Add one of our specialty tours to your visit or play our leadership experience, Be Washington online.
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Group Rates
Group rates are listed on our Group Reservations page.
Arrival and Departure Times
Please provide an arrival and departure time, if possible, so that we can build your groups' itinerary to include the Mansion tour and other special requests (i.e. private specialty tours, food, or musical performances).
2026 Estate Hours
April through October: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
November through March: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.