Mount Vernon Grounds Pass

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.

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. An audio tour of the estate is included with the grounds pass.

Mount Vernon — once home to the United States' first president, George Washington — is located just outside Washington, DC and is open 365 days a year, including on holidays.

Admission is required to access the estate. Your grounds pass includes access to the historic area, outbuildings, gardens, tomb, farm, trails, and the museum. An audio tour is also included.

See rare-breed animals, visit Washington's final resting place, view museum exhibits and more. You can also meet people from Washington's world, including Martha Washington.

A separate tour ticket is required to access the Mansion.