Experience Mount Vernon, where breathtaking scenery, immersive storytelling, and authentic history come together to create a truly meaningful visit for groups of all ages.
Reservations for Groups
2027 group reservations are now open!
Groups of 20 or more receive a special admission rate to the Mansion and historic grounds, the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, the Ford Orientation Center, and the Distillery & Gristmill.
Curated Group Itineraries
Whether it’s an itinerary for Mount Vernon or the wider Virginia and Washington, D.C. area, our team is here to make it easy.
Discounted Group Meal Options
Choose from a two-, three-, or four-course or buffet option at the Mount Vernon Inn or arrange meal passes for The General's Canteen.
New in 2026
Explore Mount Vernon like never before—with a new immersive museum, a reimagined tour of George Washington’s Mansion, new dining options, and endless activities for all ages.
Make the Most of Your Group Admission
A group admission ticket includes:
George Washington's Mansion is ten times the size of the average home in colonial Virginia.
Group admission includes a guided mansion tour, unlike standard admission.
Get early access now during a special preview period to our new exhibition, George Washington: A Revolutionary Life, opening in June. Explore Washington's life, leadership, and legacy through immersive galleries, original objects, and interactive experiences.
Certain areas and attractions may be off-view due to ongoing renovations.
Experience the American Revolution as you walk through an 18th-century Continental Army encampment featuring soldiers' tents and an officer’s tent.
View George Washington's sword, a bust said to be the most accurate likeness of George Washington, Washington's presidential chair, and more.
Find out how the 317 enslaved people at Mount Vernon formed families, created tight-knit communities, earned money, and acquired personal possessions.
Stroll through four gardens, including a formal garden created for the enjoyment of George Washington's guests.
Visit the final resting place of George and Martha Washington. A brief wreath-laying ceremony is held daily at the tomb.
Visit the Slave Memorial & African American Burial Ground to honor the community of the enslaved people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon. A brief wreath-laying ceremony is held daily.
The four-acre farm site explores George Washington’s role as a visionary farmer. Available April - October.
These fully-functioning reconstructions are located 2.7 miles from the estate’s main entrance.
Tours are offered Saturdays & Sundays, April – October and are included with your Mount Vernon grounds pass.
Group Admission Rates
| Adult Group Admission (20 or more): | $25/guest |
| Student Group Admission: | $15/guest |
| Chaperones (1 adult per 10 students): | $15 |
| Licensed Tour Operator (1 per bus): | Complimentary |
| Bus Driver (1 per bus): | Complimentary |
Group Walking Tours
Enhance and personalize your group's visit by booking a private group tour led by our expert guides and interpreters.
Advanced booking required and general admission plus additional tour fee per person required. Pricing and availability may depend on the time of year. Some add-on student tours are discounted to $1.50 per participant from mid-November to end-February.
Listen to the stories of the enslaved people who built and operated Mount Vernon and learn about their daily lives. This tour can be extended with a special wreath-laying at the Slave Memorial.
Recommended Audience: Grades 6-12 & Adults
Program Length: 60 min.
Program Availability: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person ($100 minimum) + admission
Discover General Washington’s accomplishments, character, and vision through the estate he created at Mount Vernon. The tour culminates in a private wreath-laying at George Washington’s Tomb.
Recommended Audience: Grades 4-12 & Adults
Program Length: 60 min.
Program Availability: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Cost: $5 per participant ($100 minimum) + admission
As you “look around, look around” the estate grounds, you’ll discuss the themes of the musical, the real-life events that inspired it, and “who lives, who dies, who tells your story.”
Recommended Audience: Grades 6-12 & Adults
Program Length: 60 min.
Program Availability: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person ($100 minimum) + admission
Available to groups in 2027
Go behind the scenes of the blockbuster National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Hear filming stories, explore the usually off-limits Cellar and Ice House, and discover how these spaces were used in George Washington’s time.
Recommended Audience: Grades 5-12 & Adults
Program Length: 60 min.
Program Availability: April - December, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person ($100 minimum) + admission
Also known as Through My Eyes, groups step back in time and join a person from Washington's world, like his personal secretary or enslaved chambermaid, as they go about their daily activities.
Recommended Audience: Grades 2-8
Program Length: 60 min.
Program Availability: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $5 per person ($100 minimum) + admission
Available to groups in 2027
Learn how George Washington’s innovative farming experiments at Mount Vernon transformed agriculture and helped shape his vision for the future of the nation.
Recommended Audience: Grades 3-8 & Adults
Program Length: 60 min. + 15 min. of walking
Program Availability: Weekdays in April - October, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person ($100 minimum) + admission
Explore George Washington’s gardens on a guided tour highlighting the flowers, produce, plants, and trees he cultivated, and the hired and enslaved gardeners who maintained the landscape.
Recommended Audience: Adults
Program Length: 60 min.
Program Availability: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Cost: $5 per participant plus admission
Additional Group Activities
Included with the price of admission. Advance booking required.
Perform at Mount Vernon
George Washington loved music, and we do too! Bring your school, organization, choir, or ensemble to perform at George Washington’s estate.
Wreath Laying at Washington Tomb or the Slave Memorial
Pay your respects to our first President and the enslaved by arranging a special wreath-laying ceremony at either site during normal public hours. Included with the price of admission. Advanced booking required.
Raise the Flag
We welcome groups to do the honors of raising the flag above Mount Vernon at the main gate as we open to the public. Included with the price of admission. Advanced booking required.
Additional Group Activities
Beyond traditional tour offerings, groups may take advantage of additional programs and experiences at Mount Vernon. These options include both complimentary opportunities and experiences available for an added fee.
Experience George Washington's Mount Vernon from a different perspective during a narrated excursion on the Potomac River.
Recommended Audience: All ages
Program Length: 45 min.
Program Availability: Seasonally available
Cost: $10 per adult, $6 per youth/student + admission
Invite one of our talented Character Interpreters to greet your group while you dine at the Mount Vernon Inn.
Recommended Audience: Grades K-12
Program Length: 30 min.
Cost: $5 per person ($100 minimum) + admission
Pay your respects to our first President and the enslaved people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon by arranging a special wreath-laying ceremony at either site during normal public hours.
Recommended Audience: All ages
Program Length: 30 min.
Cost: Advanced reservation required + admission
These fully functioning reconstructions of George Washington's Distillery® and Gristmill are located 2.7 miles from the estate’s main entrance.
Recommended Age: K-12 & Adults
Program Availability: Saturdays & Sundays, April – October
Cost: Included with admission
Experience 18th-century plantation life through engaging demonstrations on the 12-acre field.
Recommended Audience: Grades K-6
Program Length: 2 hrs.
Program Availability: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Oct. 14-16 2026
Oct. 21-22 2026
Oct. 28-30 2026
Nov. 4-6 2026
Cost: Included with admission. Advance registration is required.
We welcome groups to do the honors of raising the flag above Mount Vernon at the main gate as we open to the public.
Recommended Audience: All ages
Program Length: 15 min.
Cost: Advanced reservation required + admission
George Washington loved music, and we do too! Bring your school, organization, choir, or ensemble to perform at George Washington’s estate.
Recommended Audience: All ages
Program Length: 30 min.
Cost: Advanced reservation required + admission
Participants will have the opportunity to meet a heritage breed animal and to do either an animal-matching activity (grades K-1) or a planting activity (grades 2-3).
Recommended Audience: Grades K-3
Program Length: 75 minutes
Program Availability: Weekdays in April-October, 10 a.m. or 11 a.m.
Cost: $5 per participant plus admission
Assume the roles of President Washington, his Presidential Cabinet, US Senators, foreign ambassadors, Native American leaders, and members of the press and work together to manage both international and domestic crises in this 75-minute, high-stakes role-playing program.
Recommended Audience: Grades 10-12
Program Length: 2 hours
Program Availability: Weekdays
Cost: $7 per participant + admission. Advance reservation is required. A minimum of 25 participants with a maximum size of 48 participants.
Teaching Standards
Every state has unique academic standards; let our education specialists help you meet them.
Title One Schools Discounts
Qualified local Title One schools in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia that register for any of these special student programs will receive a 50% discount on student admission.
More information is available during the registration process.
This discount is made possible through the generosity of the Ford Motor Company Fund.
Generous program funding is also provided by the Mars Family Foundation and the Richard Eaton Foundation.
Visiting with Scouts
Bring your troop to George Washington's estate. Mount Vernon offers a variety of opportunities for boy and girl scouts to explore the past, earn badges, and increase their understanding of America’s first president!
All children who are Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Camp Fire Club members, in uniform or wearing an official pin, are admitted FREE to the estate during Scouting Days!
Free admission for Scouts Scouting Days: Nov. 1, 2025 - Feb. 13, 2026
Adult Group Upgrades
Private Evening Tours
Picture lantern-lit lanes, breathtaking Potomac River views, and exclusive access to the most popular historic home in America.
Your evening will include a personalized private 60 to 90-minute candlelight tour of the nearby grounds with stunning views.
The George Washington Leadership Institute
The George Washington Leadership Institute offers leadership training for aspiring and experienced executives.
Training takes place at George Washington's presidential library, located next to the estate. Programs can range from a half-day to multiple days.
Storage & Transportation Options
Store Items at the Gatehouse
Need to bring your own lunches or other large bags? We can secure it at The Gatehouse, located just outside the entrance to the Mount Vernon Inn Complex, for you. Ask a Guest Services staff member at the Ford Orientation Center for assistance. Please note that we do not allow outside food or drink, except for water bottles, on the grounds of the estate.
Get Bus Parking Details & Directions
At Mount Vernon, bus drivers and guides get special treatment: free bus parking, free admission, and 25% off at The General's Canteen.
Accessibility Information
George Washington's Mount Vernon offers a wide range of services and resources to ensure all visitors feel welcome.