Maymont

Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosUnited States51-200 Employees

Maymont, located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, is a well-preserved 100 acres where all are welcome to connect with history, nature, wildlife and each other. Built as a Gilded Age estate overlooking the James River, Maymont opened to the public in 1926 and today offers free admission to explore its miles of walking paths through rolling hills, beautiful landscaped gardens, a petting farm and the Virginia Wildlife Trail with habitats for rescued native animals. 

In addition, Maymont offers guided and self-guided tours of the 1893 Maymont Mansion, historic estate buildings and gardens, plus the immersive Run of the River” experience highlighting the remarkable ecology of the James River in The Robins Nature Center. 

Since 1975, the nonprofit Maymont Foundation has been entrusted to care for this unique place, galvanizing community support around its mission to delight, educate and inspire all who visit. Maymont annually welcomes over 800,000 guests and is consistently ranked among the region’s top attractions by travelers and locals alike.

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