Thomas Jefferson's Monticello MENU Search Exhibits at the Visitor Center The David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center and Smith Education Center serves as the 21st-century gateway to Jefferson's timeless Monticello, with multiple components that transform the visitor experience by preparing guests for their trips to the historic mountaintop through dynamic content presenting fresh perspectives on Monticello and the enduring significance of Jefferson's life and ideas. Beginning May 28, fully vaccinated guests are no longer required to wear facial coverings when outdoors at Monticello. All guests age 5 and up must continue to wear a face covering when indoors, and when on shuttle buses. Please check back for updates, and check out our Visiting FAQs » Thomas Jefferson's World Film This 15-minute visually rich introductory film explores Jefferson's ideas and accomplishments, especially his core concepts about liberty, and highlights Monticello's central importance to his life and work. Monticello as Experiment: 'To Try All Things' Explore Jefferson's ideas on improving various aspects of life at the Monticello house and plantation through the application of social, intellectual, economic, and technological advances.through the application of social, intellectual, economic, and technological advances. Making Monticello: Jefferson's 'Essay in Architecture' Explore the architectural origins, construction, and four-decade evolution of the Monticello house, widely regarded as one of the icons of American architecture. The Life of Sally Hemings A video version the Life of Sally Hemings exhibit will be available in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Gallery while access to the South Wing of Monticello remains limited. Click the link to above to see the video in online companion to the exhibit. Livestreams, Videos, and Podcasts Online Exhibits Calendar of Events Monticello Magazine Exhibits at the Visitor Center Thomas Jefferson's World Film To Try All Things Making Monticello Statue of Thomas Jefferson Plantation Model Exhibits at the House Get Email Updates Thomas Jefferson's Monticello ADDRESS Monticello 1050 Monticello Loop (Mapping and Directions Only!) Charlottesville, VA 22902 GENERAL INFORMATION (434) 984-9800 HELPFUL LINKS MAILING ADDRESS GET EMAIL UPDATES CONTACT US PRESS JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS ABOUT TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY POLICY HOURS OF OPERATION ACCESSIBILITY A WORLD HERITAGE SITE A SITE OF CONSCIENCE Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest TripAdvisor YouTube Flickr monticello.org - Charlottesville VA Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization