Maymont was the 100-acre country estate of Major James Henry and Sallie May Dooley. The Dooleys completed their opulent mansion in 1893 and spent the next three decades creating the gardens, landscapes and outbuildings you see at Maymont today. Upon Mrs. Dooley's death in 1925, Maymont was bequeathed to the City of Richmond. Attractions for visitors added over the years include the new Bald Eagle Habitat, Nature & Visitor Center, Native Virginia Wildlife Exhibits, Children's Farm and Carriage Collection. Since 1975, Maymont has been maintained and operated by the private nonprofit Maymont Foundation. We've found the best way to explore Maymont is through a tour. They are informative and fun.  

Here are some tour packages from Maymont:

GILDED AGE PACKAGE
($21 per person)
• Maymont Mansion Tour
• Historical Estate Tram Tour
• Historical Garden Tour
Add carriage rides for $5.00 per person
This tour combination is the perfect way to experience the natural beauty and Gilded Age splendor of the entire historic estate, inside and out.

MAGNOLIA PACKAGE
($17 per person)
• Horticulturalist Led Garden Tour
• Maymont Mansion Tour
Designed especially for garden clubs and horticultural groups, this package is ideal for those seeking expert information on Maymont's spectacular historic gardens.

ZOOLOGICAL PACKAGE
($15 per person)
• Animal Habitats Tram Tour
• Behind Closed Doors Nature Center Tour
• Nature Center Self-Guided Tour
Focus on Maymont's extraordinary collection of native Virginia wildlife and domestic animals with this combination tour of the Nature Center, Children's Farm, and Outdoor Habitats.

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