Hours and Prices

• Open to the public March 30–December 30
• Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm
• House tours on the hour; the last tour of the mansion begins at 4:00 pm
• Property and gates close at 5:30 pm
• Admission: $10 adults; $9 seniors (60+), $7 students (6–16); $7 garden and grounds only. National Trust members: $5. Free to Friends of Oatlands and children 5 and younger (except during selected special events such as Christmas at Oatlands).
• Group tours: Reduced prices available for group tours (20 or more) of the house, gardens, and plantation. Call Joanne Phillips at 703.777.3174 for information.
• Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 24, and Christmas Day
• January through March: Closed for public visitation. Selected programs and activities as scheduled.

House Tours

Interpretive guides lead tours of the first floor of the Oatlands mansion and discuss the lives of the families who owned Oatlands, the history of the house, and choice pieces of the large collection of furniture, portraits, and decorative objects in the mansion. Visitors are encouraged to take a self-guided tour of the second floor, where interpretive signs give information on the use of the rooms and the objects inside.

Guided house tours average 30 to 45 minutes. Also plan time to enjoy the gardens and grounds.

Self-Guided Tours

Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of a formal terraced garden and grounds graced by tree canopies.  See nineteenth century architeture in walls, garden dependencies, bank barn and greenhouse.  Interpretive signs give key information along the way.

Gift Shop

Your first stop after arriving at Oatlands will be in the Carriage House Gift Shop to purchase your ticket. This inviting museum shop in a historic setting offers a variety of souvenirs, unique gifts, books, jewelry, children's items, and home accessories. We also feature unique treasures for your garden, including garden ornaments, tools, accessories, and gifts, in our seasonal garden shop housed in our circa 1810 greenhouse.

Friends of Oatlands receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Join us today!

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Directions

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Accessibility

The Carriage House, which houses the gift shop and restrooms, is accessible to physically disabled persons. Gravel pathways lead to the house and gardens. The garden is terraced and has multiple staircases.

A video tour is available for those who are unable or prefer not to navigate the paths or steps to the mansion.

Written tours are available in Chinese, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.

Persons with special needs are encouraged to call 703.777.3174 for more information.

Tips for an Enjoyable Visit

Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate attire are highly recommended to fully enjoy the gardens and grounds. Please note: the house is not air-conditioned.

Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your intended tour time to allow for ticket purchase and your walk from the Carriage House to the tour starting point.

Oatlands does not offer any food service facilities. You  are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy our wooded picnic grove.

For information about other local attractions, restaurants, and lodging contact the Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association at www.VisitLoudoun.org or 1.888.803.7227.