Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson—designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years. Its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source …

Explore Thomas Jefferson's extraordinary achievements and complex legacy by visiting and touring Monticello, one of the most popular Virginia historical sites, just outside Charlottesville.

Explore exhibitions on the building of Monticello, the operation of the plantation, and the legacy of the Declaration of Independence and enjoy our powerful introductory film.

Discover why Thomas Jefferson's historic home, Monticello, is among the top attractions in Charlottesville and should be on your list of things to do in Virginia.

Discover the architecture, rooms, and furnishings of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, the only presidential house in the US named as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson—designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years. Its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source …

You’ll learn about Jefferson and his vision for America, the realities of slavery on the Monticello plantation, and the mountaintop’s iconic architecture. This popular pass includes access to our …

Monticello is the only U.S. presiden­tial and private home on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The designation’s “Statement of Significance” details Thomas Jefferson’s architectural …

Get directions/GPS address for Monticello and our official GPS as well as information about our free parking for cars, buses, and RVs.

A gallery of all the main rooms of Monticello's first, second, and third floors.