Exterior photo of Wilton House Museum.

Admission

General: $10.00

Student/Senior/AAA: $8.00

Free: Children six and younger, Active duty military, Museums For All (SNAP/EBT), Teachers, and NSCDA Members

Adult and Senior tickets are available for purchase online using the Book A Tour button below. All other ticket types must be purchased upon arrival.

For groups of ten or more, see our Tours section for more information.

Please note that Wilton House Museum is accessible by stairs only.

Guided Tours Availability

Wednesday – Saturday

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tours begin on the hour. The last tour of the day begins at 3:00 PM. Please note that availability is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our Wilton House Museum Facebook or Instagram channels.

UPCOMING CLOSURE NOTICES:
Saturday, October 12th - Join us at the Poe Museum Family Day! Museum closed.
Friday & Saturday October 18th and 19th - Join us for our evening candlelight tours, A Forlorn Ruin: Spirits, Scandals & Secrets of the Randolph Family! Tickets required; museum closed during day.

Adult & School Group Tours

We are proud to offer both adult (10+ people) and school group tours of Wilton House Museum! Rates start at $8.00 per adult and $5.00 per child.

Group tours must be scheduled in advance of your visit using the Request a Group Tour form on the right or by contacting us at (804) 282-5936 ext. 4 or [email protected]. Lunch or meeting facilities are also available with at least two weeks advance notice.

    Hours

    Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Sunday, By Appointment Only


    For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or call (804)-282-5936 ext. 4.

    Request a Group Tour

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    Tours

    Guided Tours Availability

    Wednesday – Saturday

    10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Sunday

    1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Tours begin on the hour. The last tour of the day begins at 3:00 PM. Please note that availability is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit Wilton House Museum Facebook or Instagram channels.

    If you qualify for a free tour, contact [email protected] to book your tour!

    Adult Group Tours

    What better way to enjoy a tour of the historic house than by sharing it with a group of friends. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to schedule a tour of Wilton before their visit. Let us know you are coming so we can make your visit as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. It also pays to bring your friends, because group rates start at $8.00 per person.

    Special interest tours and lunch or meeting facilities are also available. Please notify us at least two weeks before your tour. For more information or to schedule your tour today contact us at (804) 282-5936 ext. 4 or [email protected].

    school Tours

    Standard House Tour

    Time required: 45 minutes

    Cost: $2.50 per student

    Students of all ages are invited to experience eighteenth-century colonial lifestyles and history. Students will explore the lavish public rooms and comfortable family quarters while hearing about the Wilton’s famous visitors, including Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and the Marquis de Lafayette.

    Additional Activities

    Time required: 30 minutes

    Cost: $1.50 per student

    Add an additional hands-on experience to your visit!

    • Militia Muster: Learn the art of the soldier! Wilton served as headquarters for the local militia throughout the American Revolution. Learn to march, drill with muskets, and make your own musket cartridge to take home.

    • Artifact Adventure: Handle a real archaeological collection from Wilton plantation! How can we learn about the past from things we find in the ground?

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    Hours

    Wednesday – Saturday

    10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Sunday

    1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and National holidays.

    Wilton is closed to the public annually for the month of January.

    Request a Tour

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    Photography Policy

    Non-commercial and hobby photography are welcome on Wilton’s grounds and inside the historic house. Please contact Wilton House Museum for information about commercial photography.

    Photographers may be at work documenting Museum activities. Your presence implies your consent to the Museum’s use of your likeness in educational and promotional materials.

    Aerial view of Wilton House Museum

    Directions

    From the North, take I-95 to 195. Take the Cary Street Exit. Turn right (West) onto Cary Street Road. South Wilton Road is on the left at the 5400 block of Cary Street Road. Wilton House is at the end of South Wilton Road.

    From the South, take I-95 to 195 North. Follow 195 and take the Cary Street/Floyd Avenue Exit. Turn right onto Thompson Street. Remain on Thompson Street until reaching Cary Street; turn right onto Cary Street. South Wilton Road is on the left at the 5400 block of Cary Street Road. Wilton House is at the end of South Wilton Road.

    From the West, take I-64 East. Merge onto 195 and follow to Cary Street Exit. Turn right (West) onto Cary Street Road. South Wilton Road is on the left at the 5400 block of Cary Street Road. Wilton House is at the end of South Wilton Road.

    From the East, take I-64 West towards Richmond, merge onto 64 West/I-95 North. Continue to 195 South and follow to Cary Street Exit. Turn right (West) onto Cary Street Road. South Wilton Road is on the left at the 5400 block of Cary Street Road. Wilton House is at the end of South Wilton Road.

    Plan Your Occasion

    With its terraced grounds set above the James River, Wilton serves as a premier Richmond location for your next private event. From corporate dinners and business meetings to retreats and wedding days, Wilton House Museum welcomes you to make your day memorable with us. For more information on our varying rental packages, please contact us.

    Banquet tables arranged on lawn.

    Photography Policy

    Non-commercial and hobby photography are welcome on Wilton’s grounds and inside the historic house. Please contact Wilton House Museum for information about commercial photography.

    Photographers may be at work documenting Museum activities. Your presence implies your consent to the Museum’s use of your likeness in educational and promotional materials.