Explore the Gilded Age with a narrated audio tour and discover the well-preserved Maymont Mansion at your own pace. As you enter rooms filled with fine art and decorative objects collected on their world travels, learn about elegant dinners and soirées hosted in the formal rooms of the main floor. Climb the stairs by the Tiffany stained-glass window to tour the family’s bedrooms, including the Swan Bedroom and the Morning Room, where the couple and their guests relaxed in style.
Take the audio tour along with you belowstairs, where an exhibition in the restored period rooms offers insights into the daily lives and work of the Dooleys’ staff, most of whom were African-American. Learn how they navigated the Jim Crow era as you tour the exhibition, “In Domestic Service,” as the audio guide illustrates the dynamic interplay between server and served, working class and upper class. Allow about 60 minutes to complete the tour.
Tickets: $12 per person; free for Maymont members and Museums for All (with EBT card)
[11am – 5pm; time slots every half hour, last time slot at 4pm; max capacity 30 per half hour]
Feed the friendly farm animals. Party rate includes:
- Farm party room for 90 minutes
- Bucket of animal feed
- Up to 20 goody bags
- A special gift for the birthday child
- 20 child maximum / 45 total person maximum
Questions? Call 804-525-9000 or email us at birthdays@maymont.org.
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Themed “Run of the River,” The Robins Nature Center highlights the remarkable ecology of the James River located along Maymont’s southern border in Richmond. The experience also emphasizes the natural history of the area and environmental stewardship opportunities for the community.
Guests who present an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card can receive free admission for themselves and three others through our participation in Museums For All. (Walk-up only)
The exhibit is self-guided and typically takes approximately 45 minutes. Tickets are non-refundable.
Create an “otterly” awesome party in The Robins Nature Center. Party rate includes:
Questions? Call 804-525-9000 or email birthdays@maymont.org.
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Ever wonder who stays awake while you sleep? Meet some of Maymont’s nighttime residents and learn about their nocturnal adaptations through experiments, games and a hike of the grounds for James River Week! Owls, bats, frogs and many other creatures of the dark will help shed some light onto their mysterious ways. Ages 4 and older; adult must accompany children ages 18 and under.
Additional Information
Free parking is available at The Robins Nature Center, 2201 Shields Lake Drive.
For questions, contact the Programming and Community Engagement Coordinator at registrar@maymont.org or (804) 358-7166, ext. 304.
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Explore the architectural design of a turn-of-the-century estate built on 100 acres of rolling hills overlooking the James River.
The Dooleys chose the highest ridge of the property to build their 33-room home, at the crest of a long, tree-lined drive. The mansion was built in 1893 by local architect Edgerton Stewart Rogers, who had been trained in Rome, and blended two trendy architectural styles of the day: Romanesque Revival and Queen Anne.
The buildings along the service road leading from the wrought iron gates to the Mansion were designed to evoke the charm of an Old World village, despite their utilitarian functions. Designed by another prominent local architectural firm, Noland and Baskervill, they include a caretaker’s cottage, a barn, a carriage house and a renovated garage. Completing the tour are a neoclassical mausoleum and a charming red-roofed gazebo, both overlooking the river.
The tour offers insight into the American Gilded Age, an era of rapid economic growth and technological advances, from 19th century gas lighting and horse power to 20th century electricity and automobiles.
Tour Location
Enter Maymont through the Historical Estate Entrance at 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, VA, 23220. Directions to the Historical Estate Entrance can be found here. Once you enter the gates, follow the path straight to the Stone Barn Welcome Center (see map). Please allow a few minutes to check in with a staff member. Please note, tour devices must be returned to the Stone Barn by 5pm.
Parking
Free parking is available in the parking lots located at 1700 Hampton Street and 2201 Shields Lake Drive. Street parking is also available. Please note Maymont has three entrances. Directions to the Historical Estate Entrance can be found here.
Accessibility
Maymont is a well-preserved 100-year-old estate that has limited accessibility to the historic gardens. The original garden pathways were not designed to be accessible to strollers or mobility aids, but they can be accommodated. Please ask staff for assistance.
Cancellations and Refunds
Reservations for the Architecture Audio Tour are nonrefundable. If you need to reschedule a tour date or have any questions, please email us at info@maymont.org or call 804-525-9000.
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Music under the stars at Maymont – what a way to kick off summer! Pack a folding chair or picnic blanket and spread out on the spacious Carriage House Lawn and get ready to groove to timeless 70s and 80s hits by Three Sheets to the Wind, America’s favorite Yacht Rock band, after a rocking set by Tom Petty tribute band, Full Moon Fever.
Between sets, watch the sun set over the rolling hills of Maymont, and enjoy tasty food truck cuisine, beer and wine, available for purchase during the concert. All proceeds benefit Maymont. Find full event details here.
Advance Purchase
- Infants under age 1: FREE
- Child (1-16): $10
- Adult (17+): $20
- Senior (65+): $10
Day of Event
- Infants under age 1: FREE
- Child (1-16): $15
- Adult (17+): $25
- Senior (65+): $15
Maymont Members (advance & day of)
- Infants under age 1: FREE
- Child (1-16): $8
- Adult (17+): $15
- Senior (65+): $8
Additional Information
Parking is limited and ridesharing is encouraged. Ticket purchases are non-refundable, except in the case that Maymont cancels the event. This is a rain or shine event.
If you have any questions, please email us at info@maymont.org or call 804-525-9000.
Attendee voluntarily assumes all risks and dangers incidental to the event, including any injuries or damages that may occur, and waives all claims against the event organizer, venue, and any associated parties, whether known or unknown, arising from their attendance at the event.
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Explore the Italian Garden and the surrounding landscape as Sallie Dooley envisioned! In addition to learning about the gardens through this audio tour, you will also get a glimpse into James and Sallie’s lives and the influences that shaped their ideas for this estate.
Tour Location
Enter Maymont through the Historical Estate Entrance at 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, VA, 23220. Directions to the Historical Estate Entrance can be found here. Once you enter the gates, follow the path straight to the Stone Barn Welcome Center (see map). Please allow a few minutes to check in with a staff member. Please note, tour devices must be returned to the Stone Barn by 5pm.
Parking
Free parking is available in the parking lots located at 1700 Hampton Street and 2201 Shields Lake Drive. Street parking is also available. Please note Maymont has three entrances. Directions to the Historical Estate Entrance can be found here.
Accessibility
Maymont is a well-preserved 100-year-old estate that has limited accessibility to the historic gardens. The original garden pathways were not designed to be accessible to strollers or mobility aids, but they can be accommodated. Please ask staff for assistance.
Cancellations and Refunds
Reservations for the Architecture Audio Tour are nonrefundable. If you need to reschedule a tour date or have any questions, please email us at info@maymont.org or call 804-525-9000.
Step into the Gilded Age with a self-guided experience of the well-preserved Maymont Mansion. Explore the formal rooms of the main floor, where the Dooleys hosted dinners and soirées that were the talk of local social columns. Climb the stairs by the Tiffany stained-glass window to view the family’s bedrooms, including the Swan Bedroom and the Morning Room, where the couple and their guests relaxed in style.
Don’t miss the belowstairs floor, where an exhibition in the restored period rooms offers a glimpse into the daily lives and work of the Dooleys’ staff, most of whom were African-American. The exhibition, “In Domestic Service,” illustrates the dynamic interplay between server and served, working class and upper class, in the Jim Crow era through furnishings and informative displays. Allow about 45 minutes to an hour to complete the tour.
Tickets: $10 per person; free for Maymont members and Museums for All (with EBT card)
[11am – 5pm; time slots every half hour, last time slot at 3:30-4pm; max capacity 30 per half hour]
A knowledgeable guide will lead you on a tour through the well-preserved Gilded Age Maymont Mansion. Ask questions as you marvel at the elegantly appointed rooms and hear tales of dinners and soirées hosted by the Dooleys. Climb the stairs by the Tiffany stained-glass window to tour the family’s bedrooms, including the Swan Bedroom and the Morning Room, where the couple and their guests relaxed in style.
Continue at your own pace on the belowstairs level, where you can explore the exhibition “In Domestic Service,” which illustrates the dynamic interplay between server and served, working class and upper class in the Jim Crow era through furnishings and informative displays.
Allow about 60 minutes for the complete tour.
Tickets: $15 per person
[Tours start at 11am, 1pm and 3pm; max capacity 12 per tour]
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Go behind the scenes with Breakfast with the Bears. In a new educational space located by the habitat, a Maymont staff member will provide an overview of the bears’ behaviors, natural history and unique adaptations to our environment.
Observe Big Bear or Little Bear up close, from a safe distance, as the bear enjoys an enrichment treat in his natural habitat, which is built around a former quarry. Each 30-minute program includes a Q&A session and a photo op. (Please note, breakfast for humans is not included!)
This program is offered Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am through August, and Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am from September 5 through November 29, excluding select event weekends. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance of the program start time.
Check in at the Maymont Farm at 10:15am. Detailed meeting instructions will be sent in your confirmation email. A guide will lead the group to the bear habitat, about a half mile on foot. Please note: The gates to the Maymont Farm parking lot do not open until 10:00am.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and sun or rain protection and bring a water bottle. The program will take place rain or shine but may be canceled for severe weather. Capacity is limited to 15 people. Children must be at least 4 years of age and accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Most of the path is wheelchair-accessible, but the terrain is hilly and there are rough patches. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms and drinking fountains are located near the Maymont Farm and Raptor Valley.
Please note: You must complete a Liability Waiver form during registration for all participants in your party.
General Admission Adult: $65/person
General Admission Child (4-16): $50/person
Member Adult: $48.75/person
Member Child (4-16): $37.50/person
CAPACITY IS LIMITED and programs may fill up in advance. There are no refunds, all proceeds benefit Maymont.
Trail Treks: Virginia Wildlife Trail Walking Tours
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Come on a guided tour of the Virginia Wildlife Trail to learn about native species that call Maymont home. These non-releasable animals help us tell the stories of interdependence between animals and their Virginia habitats. Learn about their natural histories, their roles in the ecosystems and human impacts on Virginia’s natural resources. You will also learn about the individual animals’ journeys to Maymont, their favorite pastimes, and details about their personalities.
If you have ever visited and had a hard time finding one of our animals, this tour is for you. Our guides can point out favorite spots for each animal, and loan you binoculars to spot them. Enjoy a meet-and-greet with an animal keeper, who will give an enrichment treat to one of the animals to see how they interact.
Come prepared for an outdoor walking tour of up to an hour and a half, with frequent stops. Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes (heels and flip flops are strongly discouraged) for walking up and down hills, including some uneven surfaces. The full trail is about a mile long. A water bottle is recommended, as well as sun and rain protection. Most of the path is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, but the terrain is hilly.
The tours take place rain or shine, but may be canceled for severe weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the tour.
Tours will meet in the lobby of The Robins Nature Center and end at the black bear habitat, which is about a half-mile from the entrance. Admission to The Robins Nature Center is included in the tour price, so participants can come early to visit the gallery or return after the tour is complete. The doors to the Robins Nature Center open at 10am. Participants should check in at the front desk. Participants arriving 15 minutes late or more may be moved to another tour date, but refunds will not be given once the tour starts. Tour size will be limited to 25 participants. Walk-ups are welcome for tours that are not sold out. Children under 3 are free, but parents must bring a stroller or other child-carrying device, due to tour distance.
Museums for All admission is $5 per person for up to 4 individuals. These cannot be reserved online. For advance reservations, bring a SNAP/EBT card in person to The Robins Nature Center, or call to find out if same-day walk-up tickets are available.
CAPACITY IS LIMITED and tours may fill up in advance. There are no refunds, all proceeds benefit Maymont.
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Go behind the scenes for an up-close experience with our bobcat, Monty. In a new educational space located by the habitat, a Maymont staff member will provide an overview of bobcat behaviors, natural history and unique adaptations to our environment.
Observe Monty up close, from a safe distance, as he enjoys an enrichment treat in his natural habitat along the Virginia Wildlife Trail. Each 30-minute program includes a Q&A session and a photo op. (Please note: No flash photography or direct contact with the animal is allowed.)
This program is offered Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm through August, and Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm from September 5 through November 29, excluding select event weekends. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance of the program start time.
Check in at the Maymont Farm at 1:15pm. Detailed meeting instructions will be sent in your confirmation email. A guide will lead the group to the bobcat habitat, about a quarter mile on foot.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and sun or rain protection and bring a water bottle. The program will take place rain or shine but may be canceled for severe weather. Capacity is limited to 8 people. Children must be at least 4 years of age and accompanied by a ticketed parent or guardian.
Most of the path is wheelchair-accessible, but the terrain is hilly and there are rough patches. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms and drinking fountains are located near the Maymont Farm and Raptor Valley.
Please note: You must complete a Liability Waiver form during registration for each participant in your party.
General Admission Adult: $65/person
General Admission Child (4-16): $50/person
Member Adult: $48.75/person
Member Child (4-16): $37.50/person
CAPACITY IS LIMITED and programs may fill up in advance. There are no refunds, all proceeds benefit Maymont.
MAYMONT MEMBERS — Click "Sign In" in the top right corner of this page to access your benefits or become a member today! (Note: the member discount appears after you select the number of tickets, fill out the registration form and click “Add to cart”)
Go behind the scenes for an up-close experience with one of Maymont’s porcupines, Barb or Sandy. In a new educational space located by the habitat, a Maymont staff member will provide an overview of porcupine behaviors, natural history and unique adaptations to our environment.
Observe Barb or Sandy up close, from a safe distance, as she enjoys an enrichment treat in her natural habitat along the Virginia Wildlife Trail. Each 30-minute program includes a Q&A session and a photo op. (Please note: No flash photography or direct contact with the animal is allowed.)
This program is offered Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00pm through August, and Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00pm from September 5 through November 29, excluding select event weekends. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance of the program start time.
Check in at the Maymont Farm at 2:45pm. Detailed meeting instructions will be sent in your confirmation email. A guide will lead the group to the porcupine habitat, about a quarter mile on foot.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and sun or rain protection and bring a water bottle. The program will take place rain or shine but may be canceled for severe weather. Capacity is limited to 8 people. Children must be at least 4 years of age and accompanied by a ticketed parent or guardian.
The porcupine education area is not fully wheelchair accessible due to a small set of stairs. Guests seeking wheelchair-accessible animal encounters may enjoy Breakfast with the Bears or Bobcat Up Close.
Please note: You must complete a Liability Waiver form during registration for each participant in your party.
General Admission Adult: $65/person
General Admission Child (4-16): $50/person
Member Adult: $48.75/person
Member Child (4-16): $37.50/person
CAPACITY IS LIMITED and programs may fill up in advance. There are no refunds. All proceeds benefit Maymont.