Admission Fees & Hours of Operation

Location

Montpelier is located in Orange, Virginia, just two hours from Washington, 1½ hours from Richmond, 45 minutes from Fredericksburg, and 30 minutes from Charlottesville. Click here for directions.

Hours of Operation

Montpelier is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

• November – March: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• April – October: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Visitor Center and Museum Shop close one-half hour later.

Admission Fees

Admission to Montpelier includes a guided tour of the Madison home; admission to the 2,650-acre gardens and grounds; seasonal and themed tours; the Gilmore Cabin: A Freedman's Farm; the Visitor Center and William duPont Gallery; Education Center; Museum Shop; Landmark Forest; Madison Family Cemetery; Slave Cemetery; active archaeological digs; and the Annie duPont Formal Garden.

Admission also includes an audioguide that allows visitors to take a self-guided tour of the grounds.

• Friends of Montpelier: No charge
• Adults: $14.00
• Children (under 6 years): No charge
• Children (6-14 years): $7.00
• National Trust Members: $7.00
• Special Adult Tours: $12.00
• Special Children's Tours: $6.00 (as of September, 2008)

Special rates are available for large adult and school groups.