Highlights of Montpelier Tour
May-October: Open 7 days
November: Open Thursday – Sunday, 9am-4pm with tours from 10am-3pm
- November 2: Montpelier Hunt Races. The House and Visitor Center will be CLOSED to the general public. House tours will be available to Race ticket-holders between 10 AM and 2 PM.
- Open Veterans Day, Monday November 11 – Veterans are free with ID
- Closed for Thanksgiving, November 28
December: Open Thursday – Sunday, 9am-4pm with tours from 10am-3pm
- Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas, December 24 and 25
- Closed for New Years Eve and New Years Day, December 31 and January 1
Tour Tickets are Released One Week in Advance
This one-hour guided tour is the most popular way to experience the historic house. Explore the histories and legacies of James and Dolley Madison, the Enslaved Community, and the Constitution as you journey through the landscape and inside the Madisons’ home.
$36/Adult (18+), $16/Youth (12-17), Free/Child 11 and Under:
- Montpelier does not rely on government support and is funded through visitation, grants, donations, and memberships. When you pay the small transaction fee, you’ll be helping make an impact on Montpelier’s mission. Thank you!
The Tour at a Glance:
- one-hour guided tour
- includes indoor and outdoor locations within the historic core
- includes both floors of the historic house
- moderate walking and stairs included on the tour route
- tours operate RAIN or SHINE: wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing
NOTE: The free child 11 & under ticket does not apply to camps, learning centers, or other groups. To book a field trip, please contact Emily Stanfill at estanfill@montpelier.org.
Your ticket purchase also includes all-day self-guided access to:
- Mere Distinction of Colour exhibition
- David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center and Museum Shop
- Madison Family and Enslaved Community cemeteries
- Annie duPont Formal Garden
- Mr. Madison’s Temple
- 8+ miles of walking trails
- and more
48-Hour Cancellation and Exchange Policy
All purchases are subject to a 48-hour cancellation policy. Tour tickets may be cancelled or exchanged up to 48 hours prior to the date of the tour, Tickets are non-refundable within 48 hours of the tour date.