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Location
Parking
Parking available; directions and parking information provided
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible; certain areas and attractions may be off-view due to ongoing renovations
Best time
Visit during after-hours tours (available April through June) to experience the museum with significantly fewer crowds, making for a more immersive and personal learning experience.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- 700+ artifacts, George Washington's personal effects, interactive displays, History Channel films
- Featured Items
- Washington's dentures, Martha Washington's wedding gown, estate ledger books
- Hours
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What visitors say
This is a great addition to the George Washington Mount Vernon estate. It fills in the history, has an incredible learning center, 4D movie theater, etc... we loved the interactive George Washington leadership exhibit, which also…
This is a must if you're at Mt. Vernon. It is very interesting to learn so much about the history of George Washington's life. If you're able try to do the after hours tour of this area, you get to enjoy it with out swarms of people.
A fantastic place to learn about George Washington! Don't miss the miniature Bastille given to Washington by his French admirers. Also don't miss the "Leader of Character" statue of George Washington on horseback. Fascinating…
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Did You Know?
- The museum houses more than 700 artifacts including George Washington's original dentures and Martha Washington's wedding gown interpretation
- The collection includes a miniature Bastille given to Washington by his French admirers, with detailed history available in the bestselling book 'George Washington's Liberty Key'
- The museum features a 4D movie theater and immersive experiences including short films produced by The History Channel and an action adventure movie
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