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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.
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. 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.
Go behind the scenes for an up-close experience with the porcupettes in a session led by Maymont staff inside the nursery room. Learn about the unique adaptations, behaviors and natural history of the North American porcupine, the second-largest rodent on the continent, after beavers.
Born in May, the porcupettes are both female and non-releasable to the wild as they have become habituated to humans. In 2026, they will move to their new habitat on the Virginia Wildlife Trail, which is being enhanced as part of the Maymont 2025 initiative
Each 30-minute session includes a talk, Q&A, enrichment exercise and photo op with the animals. (Please note, for safety reasons, direct contact with the animals is not permitted.) All proceeds support animal care at Maymont.
The up-close experience is limited to 6 people at a time. All registrants must be 4 years of age or older and will be required to complete an onsite liability waiver before participating in the program. Click here to preview the waiver. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Fill out the form below to reserve your spot.
Have questions? Email registrar@maymont.org, or call 804-358-7166, ext. 304, during weekdays, 10 am to 5 pm.