Grounds Pass & National Treasure Tour

Highlights

Historic outbuildings
Museum exhibits
Working farm
George Washington's final resting place
Slave memorial
National Treasure Tour

Summary

Tour the estate that George Washington, America's first president, called home. The Mount Vernon grounds pass provides access to the 18th-century grounds and Mount Vernon's museum exhibits.

On the guided National Treasure tour, discover Mount Vernon's role in the blockbuster film. Learn how Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set over the course of two weeks in April 2007.

Why take this tour?

Take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate. Stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the Washington family tombs, meet heritage-breed animals, and interact with people from Washington's world. See original objects in the museum galleries, including George Washington's sword.

Take the National Treasure tour to go behind-the-scenes of the blockbuster movie. Hear stories about the movie's filming and discover how filming locations were used during Washington's time.

What’s included?

Access to the historic area, gardens, tomb, farm, trails and museum
Audio tour
National Treasure tour
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Access to the Mansion

Things to know

Before you go

Bring comfortable shoes, as there are dirt paths and some uneven walkways.
The entrance is a five to eight-minute walk from the parking lot, depending on which parking lot you park in. Visitors with mobility issues may be dropped off in the traffic circle.
Standard, non-motorized wheelchairs and wheeled walkers are available free of charge inside the Ford Orientation Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
Outside food and drink other than bottled water are prohibited.
Leashed dogs are allowed on the property, but they cannot enter the Mansion.