Reopening Events in 2026

On the 100th anniversary of Maymont becoming a public space, we reopen two of our most beloved spaces — the Maymont Mansion and Virginia Wildlife Trail.

Maymont Mansion Open House & Garden Party

Saturday, March 21, 10am-4pm
1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, Virginia
FREE! All ages welcome.

Celebrate the reopening of the 1893 Maymont Mansion after two years of preservation and conservation through the Maymont 2025 project! The nearest entrance to the mansion is at 1700 Hampton Street, but you may enter through any of Maymont’s entrances. Find directions and a map here.

Come on in...

Walk through the formal rooms of the main level, where the Dooleys were known to lavishly entertain friends and members of Richmond society, at your leisure or join a guided tour.

  • Self-guided tours (free): 10am-4pm
  • Scheduled guided tours (free) offered on a first-come, first-served basis: 11am, 2pm, 3pm
What's new?

Garden Party

2013(?) Picnic Party by Tommie Driscoll
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Outside the mansion, enjoy activities and entertainment representative of the 1920s — when the Maymont Mansion was opened to the public. This event is rain or shine! A large tent will shelter some of the garden party activities.

  • Lawn games of the 1920s
  • A live band
  • Dancers demonstrating the Charleston & other 1920s moves
  • Craft activities

Community groups to interact with:

  • Art Deco Society of Virginia (wearing their best Jazz Age styles)
  • Richmond Region Antique Car Club with vintage 1920s & ’30s cars
  • Virginia Department of Historic Resources
  • Richmond Public Library
  • The Library of Virginia
  • Historic Richmond

Food & beverages: Local food trucks will be on site with a variety to choose from.

No registration necessary, donations welcome!

The Maymont Mansion Open House & Garden Party is a free event and does not require registration. Donations are appreciated. Maymont Foundation is a nonprofit organization that, with your support, helps care for this Richmond icon!

Festivities will take place in and around Maymont Mansion; however, the entire 100 acres, except for the Virginia Wildlife Trail — details on reopening in April below, are also open to explore.

Maymont Mansion Champagne Toast Preview

A ticketed sneak peek!

On the Friday before the open house, raise a glass of bubbly to toast the grand reveal of Maymont Mansion!

Friday, March 20, 5:30-7:30pm
Cost: $30/per adult*

*must be 21 or older, with valid ID

What to expect:
Self-guided tours of the 33-room home with Maymont curators & volunteers available to answer your questions.

Advance reservations are recommended — choose an entry time window of 5:30pm or 6:30pm.
Admission includes a glass of champagne or non-alcoholic bubbly drink.

Toast Preview Tickets

Virginia Wildlife Trail Grrrrand Reopening

Save the date!
Saturday, April 18, 10am-4pm
FREE! All ages welcome.

Come explore the new and remodeled habitats, more accessible pathways, and up-close views of Maymont’s rescued and rehabilitated wildlife residents. The wildlife trail allows you to meet Virginia native species (historic and present) in our 40-acre valley. Get excited to see our newest residents, porcupines and a coyote!

More details coming soon!

Continue celebrating Maymont's 100th anniversary with us!
Find more events and ways to commemorate below.

100th Anniversary