Visit one, two, or all three museums!
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INDIVIDUAL PASSES
If your time is limited, you can purchase individual passes to tour one or two of our museums.
Tours for the Mary Washington House are timed throughout the day at 15 minutes past each hour (i.e. 10:15 a.m. 11:15, 12:15, etc.) with the last tour of the day beginning at 3:15 p.m. Due to limited capacity, we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance.
Guided tours of the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop and the Rising Sun Tavern are presented as guests arrive and do not have predetermined starting times. Please note our hours of operation and allow approximately 45 minutes for each tour.
If you purchase your passes online, please bring a copy of your confirmation email or digital ticket with QR code.
ADMISSION FEES
ADULTS: $12 per person | Youth ages 6-18: $6 per child | Under 6: Free
DISCOUNTED ADMISSION: (AAA, Senior 60+, Military, College Student, Trolley Tour) $10 per adult and $5 per child. Must present valid ID or membership card.
COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION: (WHM Member, Blue Star Family, ROAM, Museums for All) Must present valid ID or membership card. We also offer complimentary admission for caregivers of people with disabilities.
HERITAGE PASS
BEST VALUE!
Heritage Pass holders have the opportunity to tour all three museums – the Mary Washington House, Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, and Rising Sun Tavern within three months of ticket purchase.
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$30 for adults
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$15 for youths (aged 6-17)
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Children under 6 are free
Tours for the Mary Washington House are timed throughout the day at 15 minutes past each hour (i.e. 10:15 a.m. 11:15, etc.) with the last tour of the day beginning at 3:15 p.m. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour time. You do not need to sign up for a specific tour time with the Heritage Pass. Guests must first check in at the Museum Store located at the back of the house by entering the Lewis Street gate.
If you purchase the Heritage Pass online, please bring a copy of your email confirmation or digital ticket with QR code.
Guided tours of the Hugh Mercery Apothecary Shop and the Rising Sun Tavern are presented as guests arrive and do not have predetermined starting times. Please note our hours of operation and allow approximately 45 minutes for each tour. The last tour of the day at both sites begins at 3:30 p.m.
Group Tours with Washington Heritage Museums
Washington Heritage Museums welcomes groups to each of our historic sites and gardens.
Booking Requirements
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Group tours are available for 10 or more people.
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Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
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Evening tours, early openings, and tours of St. James’ House require one month’s advance notice.
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Large groups may be divided into smaller groups, which may be split across multiple museums.
To book, please complete the form below:
Group Tour Pricing
Regular-hours Museum Tours
$8 per adult
$4 per youth
Guided Group Tours of the Mary Washington House and Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop Gardens
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Available May–October for groups of 10 or more people.
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$2 per person, per garden (with a museum tour)
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$4 per person, per garden (without a museum tour)
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Requests must be made at least two weeks before the tour date.
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Garden tours cannot be added to a museum tour unless scheduled in advance.
SCHOOL TOUR PRICING
Students - $4 per person, per museum
Chaperones - $6 per person, per museum
Note: Two teachers per class receive free admission.
DISCOUNTED SCHOOL TOUR PRICING
During January and February, discounted rates of $1.00 per student, per museum are available for student groups from public schools in Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, Caroline County, and King George County. This is limited to the first 25 schools who schedule tours on a first-come, first-served basis.
To schedule your group tour visit or inquire about special arrangements, please complete the request form below:
