Group Tours
Choose from our unique group packages featuring Maymont history, gardens, animals or Victorian holiday traditions, or customize your group’s experience from 10 different tour options, including a self-guided option. 15-day advance registration is required for groups of 10 or more, even those planning self-guided tours.
For details and reservations, email Maymont’s Group Tour Coordinator (registrar@maymont.org) or call 804-358-7166, ext. 304.
Field Investigations
Field Investigations at Maymont spark your student’s curiosity through immersive hands-on activities and unexpected discoveries. Select from a wide range of environmental and historical programs tailored for grades K-12 and leave the rest to our experienced educators!
Maymont encourages school groups to book within the Fall academic term. Any teachers who book a program for Fall program will receive an early-bird discount of $3 per student — and also have more dates and times available to choose from.
Richmond’s favorite 100-acre outdoor classroom also offers a variety of indoor learning spaces for environmental sciences and history programs to complement the learning opportunities spread across this historic landscape. A range of programs tailored by grade level are available for K–12, in public, private or homeschool settings.
Program Options
History Program & Maymont Tour
See brochure for description of program.
Program duration: 1.5 hours
Rates:
$14/student, $140 group minimum
$10/Title 1 student, $100 group minimum
Peak season (March to June) rates:
$17/student
$13/Title 1 student
Groups larger than 15 individuals are split into smaller groups with staggered tour times.
Science Program & The Robins Nature Center Tour
See brochure for description of program.
Program duration: 1.5 hours
Rates:
$14/student, $140 group minimum
$10/Title 1 student, $100 group minimum
Peak season (March to June) rates:
$17/student
$13/Title 1 student
Combination History and Science Programs & Tours
See brochure for description of program.
Duration: 2.5 hours, includes 30 min Robins Nature Center tour
Rates:
$18/student, $180 group minumum
$14/Title 1 student, $140 group minimum
Peak season (March to June) rates:
$21/student
$17/Title 1 student
A tour of the Maymont Mansion is normally integrated into this program, but it is off-exhibit until further notice for the Maymont 2025 enhancement project.
Scheduling Details
- Reservations are required 3 weeks in advance for all group visits and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Maymont reserves the right to deny admission to any group without a 3-week advance reservation.
- Upon registration, a confirmation packet will be sent. Please complete and return the confirmation form to guarantee your reservation. Failure to return confirmations within three weeks or payment within two weeks may result in cancellation of the program.
- Payments are due before or upon arrival for your class trip. Groups with outstanding balances will not be admitted. You may pay by check or by calling us at 804-358-7166 ext. 304 with your card information. Information on how to send checks to Maymont will be in your invoice.
- One adult chaperone is required for every 10 students.
- Email us at registrar@maymont.org in advance of any special needs for students so appropriate accommodations can be made.
Cancellation Policy
If reservations must be cancelled, please call Maymont immediately. Due to limited availability, programs are not guaranteed to be rescheduled. Cancellations must be communicated to Maymont no later than 48 hours before the date of your group's program. For any cancellations made afterwards, we reserve the right to not refund your program fee.
Questions?
Email our education department at registrar@maymont.org or call 804-358-7166, ext. 304.
