During the months of December, January and February, the museum closes at 4 p.m. daily. During the remainder of the year, unless otherwise noted, the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The museum will be closed to the public on the following holidays: New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Admission Rates
UMW staff and students enter free with their UMW ID card. Friends of the James Monroe Museum also receive free admission.
| Category | Rate |
| Adult | $6 |
| Senior (65 and over) | $5 |
| Youth (6-17) | $2 |
| AAA Adult | $4.50 |
| AAA Youth | $1.50 |
| Trolley Adult | $5 |
| Trolley Youth | $1 |
| Guided Tours* (Adult) | $7 |
| Guided Tours* (Youth) | $3 |
| UMW Alumni | $5 |
| Military** Adult | $5 |
| Military** Youth | $1 |
*Guided Tours are for groups of 10 or more, and must be scheduled in advance. They are facilitated by Guides or other Museum staff.
Cancellation policy for group tours: All tour groups must give notice forty-eight (48) hours prior to their scheduled tour for cancellation in order to receive a full refund. Any cancellations within forty-eight (48) hours of the tour will not be refunded.
**Military discount applies active-duty U.S. military personnel, veterans, and retirees and their family members. A valid U.S. government issued ID must be presented to qualify for the discount.
Directions
The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library is located in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, only one hour’s drive from Washington, D.C. or Richmond, Virginia.
From Interstate 95, take exit 130A to Route 3 East. Follow Business Route 3 past the University of Mary Washington. Continue on Business Route 3 (William Street) to Charles Street. Turn right on Charles Street. The museum is housed in a one-story brick building on the right. On-street parking is available.
GPS coordinates: 38.302115-77.461178
