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For the safety of our farm and wildlife animals, pets and emotional support animals are not permitted on the Maymont grounds, with the exception of trained service dogs as defined by Title II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Beverages are available at The Robins Nature Center; drink and snack machines are also located next to the Stone Barn and the Maymont Farm, and drink machines are at the Dooley Garage.

Water fountains are located near the Hampton Street gates, at the Maymont Farm and The Robins Nature Center. (The Robins Nature Center is currently open Fri-Sun. Starting Memorial day 5/26, it will open Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm.)

For nearby restaurant recommendations, check out Richmond Region Tourism's website.

• Wear comfortable shoes (Maymont’s 100 acres include many hills).
• Bring a baby carrier or stroller for little ones who wear out quickly.
• Bring an easy-to-carry bag containing: beverages, snacks or picnics (please do not share with the animals); baby necessities, your camera!
• Water bottle
• Maymont membership card (for special discounts and free admission to The Robins Nature Center and Maymont Mansion).
• Money to purchase tokens for feed dispensers (use only feed provided by Maymont).

Due to vet visits, extreme weather, and general park maintenance, there will be times where certain animals will not be visible. Check the map to find where you can visit the numerous other animals that call Maymont home!

The Robins Nature Center is fully wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessibility is limited in some areas, including Maymont Mansion and the Italian Garden. Paths throughout the grounds are paved, but please be mindful that there are several steep hills. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms and drinking fountains are located at The Robins Nature Center, near Raptor Valley and at the Farm. Although pets are prohibited at Maymont, trained service dogs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted throughout the grounds and exhibits.

For the safety of our guests, bicycles, rollerskates, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, kites, balloons and remote-controlled vehicles, including drones, are not permitted.

Guests may not drive their vehicles on the estate roads; please use designated parking lots at the Maymont Farm, The Robins Nature Center and Historic Estate entrances.

As a guest of Maymont, photos and/or video of you may be taken for use in Maymont marketing materials and/or distribution to media outlets for promotion. When you visit, you thereby irrevocably grant to Maymont Foundation, the photographer (and their affiliates), licensees, agents and assigns, the unrestricted right to use your likeness (or the likeness of any minor in your care) in photographs and video, and to distribute such photographs and video for editorial, trade, advertising or other purposes in any manner or medium, whether now or hereafter devised, throughout the world in perpetuity.

Maymont offers many beautiful backdrops and welcomes the use of its grounds for photography without reservation or payment. Maymont reserves the right to limit access during weddings and private events. To protect our animal residents and preserve our historic gardens, drones, balloons, glitter and confetti are not permitted.

Commercial Photography

Maymont often serves as a location for commercial and film productions. The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Apple TV+'s Swagger, and numerous commercials have been filmed on Maymont’s grounds. Since we know every commercial, film and advertisement is unique, we will work with you to determine rates for your project. For commercial photography and/or filming inquiries, please contact Melissa Abernathy, Communications Manager: press@maymont.org, 804-358-7166, ext. 315.