This Weekend
6 family-friendly events happening this weekend in Richmond.
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! See signs posted in the Zoo\'s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit. Free with general …
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FREE WITH TOUR OR PROPERTY PASS PURCHASE May-October - the Enslaved Community Tour will be at 11:30 and will be offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This walking tour of significant sites examines one of America's largest paradoxes: a nation where "all men are created equal" built by those who are denied the exact freedoms they were laboring to establish. Long considered a taboo subject, slavery is a paradox of America: a slave-holding nation that declared to the world that “all men are created equal.” On this outdoor walking tour, visit the sites where multiple generations of Montpelier’s enslaved community lived, loved, and labored, and learn about the varied experiences of those individuals who endured a lifetime of denied humanity. Click on "Tours and Tickets" for property pass and tour information. Begins at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center.
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This one hour tour explores the origins of the Constitution at Montpelier and the legacy it leaves today. This one-hour tour of Montpelier's historic house takes a deeper dive into James Madison's role as Father of the Constitution and Architect of the Bill of Rights. More than any other single individual, Madison did the work to create, secure, and perpetuate America's "more perfect union." Join us in the place where those ideas took shape and explore how the Constitution continues to shape America and the world today. Adult (18+): $35 | Youth (12–17): $17 | Child (5–11): $9 Toddlers (4 & under): Free Members can take this tour for free as "daily admission to one House tour.
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A visit to Montpelier connects you to the foundations of American democracy, where “a more perfect Union” took shape and continues to inspire today. Join us for a one-hour guided tour of Montpelier’s historic mansion as we commemorate 250 years since James Madison launched his political career in 1776. Trace his journey from young revolutionary to Father of the Constitution, Architect of the Bill of Rights, and fourth president of the United States. Along the way, discover Dolley Madison’s defining role as First Lady and learn about the enslaved people whose lives were central to Montpelier’s story. NOTE: Saturday, May 9th will be our Spring Market and there will be no Highlights of Montpelier Tour, but Open House tours will be offered. 2026 Hours March - May 25: Open Thursday - Monday, 9:00am-4:00pm May 26 - Open Tuesday - Sunday and Holiday Mondays, 9:00am-4:00pm November 2 - Open Thursday - Monday, 9:00am-4:00pm November 28 - Closed for Thanksgiving December 25 - Closed for Christmas December 26 - January 3, 2027 - Open, 9:00am -4:00pm Online Ticket prices (We accept VISA, Discover, MC and Cash): Save $1/ticket by purchasing in advance. $34 (18 and older) $16 (Youth 12-17) $8 (Child 5-11) Free (Toddler 4 and under - ticket required) $32 (senior 65 & older) $32 (military w/ ID) Tour Tickets are Released Two Weeks in Advance 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! The Tour at a Glance: one-hour guided tour includes both floors of the historic house moderate walking and stairs included on the tour route tours operate RAIN or SHINE: wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing NOTE: The youth and child tickets do not apply to camps, learning centers, or other groups. To book a field trip, please co
via James Madison's Montpelier
FREE WITH TOUR OR PROPERTY PASS PURCHASE May-October - the Enslaved Community Tour will be at 11:30 and will be offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This walking tour of significant sites examines one of America's largest paradoxes: a nation where "all men are created equal" built by those who are denied the exact freedoms they were laboring to establish. Long considered a taboo subject, slavery is a paradox of America: a slave-holding nation that declared to the world that “all men are created equal.” On this outdoor walking tour, visit the sites where multiple generations of Montpelier’s enslaved community lived, loved, and labored, and learn about the varied experiences of those individuals who endured a lifetime of denied humanity. Click on "Tours and Tickets" for property pass and tour information. Begins at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center.
via James Madison's Montpelier
A visit to Montpelier connects you to the foundations of American democracy, where “a more perfect Union” took shape and continues to inspire today. Join us for a one-hour guided tour of Montpelier’s historic mansion as we commemorate 250 years since James Madison launched his political career in 1776. Trace his journey from young revolutionary to Father of the Constitution, Architect of the Bill of Rights, and fourth president of the United States. Along the way, discover Dolley Madison’s defining role as First Lady and learn about the enslaved people whose lives were central to Montpelier’s story. NOTE: Saturday, May 9th will be our Spring Market and there will be no Highlights of Montpelier Tour, but Open House tours will be offered. 2026 Hours March - May 25: Open Thursday - Monday, 9:00am-4:00pm May 26 - Open Tuesday - Sunday and Holiday Mondays, 9:00am-4:00pm November 2 - Open Thursday - Monday, 9:00am-4:00pm November 28 - Closed for Thanksgiving December 25 - Closed for Christmas December 26 - January 3, 2027 - Open, 9:00am -4:00pm Online Ticket prices (We accept VISA, Discover, MC and Cash): Save $1/ticket by purchasing in advance. $34 (18 and older) $16 (Youth 12-17) $8 (Child 5-11) Free (Toddler 4 and under - ticket required) $32 (senior 65 & older) $32 (military w/ ID) Tour Tickets are Released Two Weeks in Advance 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! The Tour at a Glance: one-hour guided tour includes both floors of the historic house moderate walking and stairs included on the tour route tours operate RAIN or SHINE: wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing NOTE: The youth and child tickets do not apply to camps, learning centers, or other groups. To book a field trip, please co
via James Madison's Montpelier
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