100 Years As A Public Space

As Maymont approaches its 100th anniversary as a public space, Maymont Foundation is embarking on a campaign to enhance the guest experience, expand accessibility and capacity, and build resiliency for the future — Maymont 2025.

Building on a series of recent infrastructure improvements, Maymont 2025 will leverage a combination of public and private funding to ensure Maymont continues to delight, educate and inspire guests for another 100 years.

Funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to promote and expand regional tourism, the project encompasses two distinct scopes of work. One scope will replace the roof of the Mansion and modernize its ventilation, fire suppression and safety to protect the building and its collections as well as guests. The other scope will enhance visitor experience and guest engagement with the wildlife habitats that house rescued, post-rehab native Virginia species. Habitats for two additional species are part of the plan, which will upgrade and retrofit seven distinct wildlife habitats, connecting them together more fluidly and expanding the public viewing areas to accommodate more visitors and enhanced education opportunities.