The historic museum building houses an object collection of over 1,600 items, including decorative arts, personal items, costumes and memorabilia. Additionally, the on-site archives houses over 10,000 documents, and the library holds over 3,000 volumes of rare and historic books.
Visitors to the museum may take guided tours of five exhibition galleries, browse in the Museum Shop and enjoy the lovely Memorial Garden. Those interested in furthering their Monroe knowledge may also make appointments to do research in the museum’s archives. Events held throughout the year also provide fun, family-friendly entertainment.
Rates and Open Hours
Admission is $5/adult or $1/child. Senior citizen, AAA, and group rates are available. Members of the Friends of the James Monroe Museum receive free admission year-round (as well as a ten percent discount in the Museum Shop and other benefits). UMW employees, students, and alumni also enter free with a UMW identification card.
A guided tour takes approximately 30 minutes, though you may linger to re-visit the self-guided galleries.
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. During the months of December, January and February, the museum closes at 4 p.m. daily.
The James Monroe Museum is fully handicap-accessible.
