Historic presidential estate featuring a restored mansion, award-winning exhibitions, formal gardens, archaeological sites, and miles of scenic walking trails that explore the foundations of American democracy.
Holiday Mondays: 9am to 4pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Operating days may vary seasonally
Admission pricing varies by tour type and age category
See official website for current ticket prices
How to Get There
From Orange, Virginia (4 mi): Take US-15/James Madison Highway south from Orange, then follow signs to Constitution Highway and continue directly to the entrance of the historic estate at 11350 Constitution Highway.
Overview
James Madison's Montpelier in the Virginia Piedmont was the lifelong home of the fourth president and "Father of the Constitution." A restored mansion sits amid gardens, old-growth forest, and more than eight miles of trails.
Guided house tours, acclaimed exhibitions on freedom, citizenship, and democracy, and ongoing archaeology explore the Madison family and the enslaved community whose contributions were long overlooked. Montpelier is also a center for civic education.
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