Property Pass
Explore Montpelier's gardens, grounds,
and trails on your own.
See below for full opening schedule
*House access is not included.*
Property Pass
2026 Hours
Starting November 8 – Open Wednesday-Sunday, 9:00am-4:00pm
November 26 – Closed for Thanksgiving
December 25 – Closed for Christmas
December 26 – December 31 – Open 9:00am -4:00pm
2027 Hours
January 1 – March 2 – property closed for Annual Cleaning and Restoration
March 3 – May 31 – Open Wednesday-Sunday and Holiday Mondays, 9:00am-4:00pm
March 16 – Commemoration of 276th Anniversary of James Madison’s Birth – Open 9:00am-4:00pm
June 1 – November 5 – Open Tuesday-Sunday and Holiday Mondays, 9:00am – 4:00pm
The Property Pass provides one-day admission to Montpelier’s gardens, grounds, trails, and exhibits including: the Annie duPont Formal Garden, The Mere Distinction of Colour exhibition, the Landmark Forest, 8 miles of walking and hiking trails, Madison family and Enslaved Community cemeteries, picnic grounds, and more!
- $15 Adult (18 and over)
$10 Youth (12 to 17)
$5 Child (5 to 11)
Toddlers Free (4 and under – ticket required) - We accept VISA, Discover, MC and Cash.
- Orange County residents may access the property for free.
- 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!
Note: A Property Pass is included with the purchase of any guided-tour ticket.
Additional way to access Montpelier’s property:
- Annual Membership: Individual memberships start at $50 and include daily admission to the property during business hours; access to select member programming free of charge, including virtual tours; 10% discount from the Museum Shop; and special programs for members.
2026 Blue Star Museum program
Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.
The 2026 program will begin on Saturday, May 16, 2026, and run through Monday, September 7, 2026.
Free admission (for property pass only) is available for those who are currently serving and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance.