So many places in one. It's hard to know where to begin ...

A first visit to Maymont is best started at the Robins Nature & Visitor Center—Maymont's front door-but a history lover will soon find a path to the 1893 Maymont House Museum. A plant lover will find the elaborate Japanese and Italian gardens. For animal lovers there are the Nature Center, Wildlife Exhibits and the Children's Farm. Seekers of solitude will select the perfect spot under a stately elm or beside a babbling brook.

Hours of Operation
Visitors Guide
Checklist for a Terrific Visit
Handicapped Accessibility
Rules to Observe
Visiting Richmond
Museums on the Boulevard

HOURS OF OPERATION

Please note that Maymont's grounds have different hours than its indoor exhibits. You may visit Maymont's outdoor spaces daily, but please see below for various exhibit hours.

Grounds
Visitor Center, Grounds, Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens
Daily, 10am - 5pm
Hampton Street and Spottswood Road entrances remain open until 7pm from April - October, weather permitting.

Exhibits & Services
Indoor exhibits are closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Exhibits are open on some Monday holidays; call for information.

Maymont House Museum
Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 5pm
Go to the basement for a self-guided tour of the belowstairs exhibit and to sign up for a guided tour of the upper floors.
Guided tours on the hour and half-hour; last tour begins at 4:30pm.
$5 per person suggested donation.
Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more (see Group Visits page)

Nature Center Exhibits
Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 5pm.
Self-guided.
$4 per person suggested donation.
Open to Maymont members every day from 10am-5pm.
Reservations are required for groups of 6 or more (see Group Visits page)

Children's Farm Barn
Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 5pm
Self-guided.
$2 per person suggested donation.

Carriage Collection
Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 5pm
On exhibit at the Carriage House.

Maymont Shop
Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm; Sunday, 12 - 5pm
Located in the Visitor Center.

Maymont Café
Operated by Boss-Chi Catering, LLC
Tuesday - Sunday, 11am - 4pm.
Located in the Visitor Center.

Carriage Rides
Call ext. 340 for dates and times.
Private tours available year-round by appointment.
Weather permitting.
10-minute ride: $3 adults; $2 for children.

Tram Rides
Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 5pm
Weather permitting.
$3 adults; $2 children; Members free.
The tram makes a continuous loop with stops approximately every 20 minutes at the Children's Farm, Nature & Visitor Center, Japanese Garden, near Maymont House and at the Hampton Street entrance.
Private rides available by reservation.

Hay Wagon Rides
June-August, Saturday-Sunday, 1-4pm
Weather permitting.
$3 adults; $2 children.
Offered at the Children's Farm.

Maymont Foundation Offices
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Located in the Carriage House.

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VISITORS GUIDE

A helpful guide to Maymont's grounds complete with a map is available at the Visitor Desk or from any staff person.

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CHECKLIST FOR A TERRIFIC VISIT

1. Dress appropriately (from sunscreen, sun hats and layered clothing to hats, scarves and mittens)
2. Wear comfortable shoes (Maymont's 100 acres include many hills)
3. Baby carriers or strollers for little ones who wear out quickly
4. An easy-to-carry bag or pack containing:

• Beverages, snacks or picnics (please do not share with the animals)
• Baby necessities, such as diapers and wipes
• Camera
• Maymont membership card (for free Tram rides and special discounts)
• Quarters for feed dispensers. (Use only feed provided by Maymont.)
• Money for donations, rides, Maymont Shop & CafŽ purchases and soda machines
• Restrooms are located in the Nature & Visitor Center, near the Birds of Prey exhibits, at the Garage and at the Children's Farm.
• Sodas are available at the Maymont CafŽ (open on the weekends) and the Maymont Shop; soda machines are located next to the Dooley Garage and at the Children's Farm.
• Water fountains are located at the Nature & Visitor Center and the Stone Barn.

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HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY

• The Nature & Visitor Center at Maymont is fully wheelchair accessible.
• Wheelchair accessibility is limited in some areas, including Maymont House Museum and the Italian Garden. Paths throughout the grounds are paved, but be mindful of several steep hills.
• The best way to tour the grounds is on the Tram, which can accommodate wheelchairs.
• At Maymont House Museum, if someone in your party can carry your wheelchair up the porch steps, then a first floor tour of the mansion can be accommodated. Maymont House can also provide its own wheelchair for first floor tours.
• Wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains are located at the Visitor Center, near the Birds of Prey exhibits and at the Children's Farm.
• Although pets are prohibited at Maymont, seeing-eye dogs are permitted throughout the grounds and exhibits.
• Future improvements to handicapped accessibility are currently being considered.

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RULES TO OBSERVE

• No pets allowed
• No bicycles, rollerskates, rollerblades, skateboards or scooters
• No kites
• No alcohol
• No vehicles
• No loud music
• No helium balloons
• Please do not climb the trees
• Please do not feed the animals (except at the Children's Farm from feed machines)

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