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Consistently ranked one of Central Virginia’s top attractions by travelers and locals alike, Maymont serves over 700,000 guests annually, with free admission to the grounds, plus guided and self-guided tours, seasonal events, programs and rental spaces.
His home, Maymont, stands today as a remarkably complete expression of Gilded Age luxury and opulence. Maymont was the 100-acre Victorian country estate of James Henry and Sallie May Dooley. In 1886, the Dooleys first viewed and purchased the rough pasture and field that would become Maymont.
The Maymont Mansion is closed in preparation for the biggest preservation project in Maymont's history! It is expected to reopen in early 2025 with a fresh new red slate roof and upgraded climate control system. Learn more about the plans for Maymont's 100th anniversary as a public space.
Maymont is a 100-acre American estate, an extraordinary gift given to the community by James and Sallie Dooley who lived there from 1893 to 1925. Whether strolling in the gardens, touring the mansion, watching a river otter at play, or petting a goat, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Today, Maymont’s 100 acres feature numerous attractions. But for many, Maymont’s magnificent gardens and landscapes—still very much as the Dooleys left them—can not be rivaled. Visitors to Maymont’s grounds represent a broad audience, ranging from romantic couples and tourists to picnicking families and seekers of solitude.
Themed “Run of the River,” The Robins Nature Center highlights the remarkable ecology of the James River located along Maymont’s southern border in Richmond. The experience also emphasizes the natural history of the area and environmental stewardship opportunities for the community.
Maymont has three entrances. View the Maymont Map for locations. The Robins Nature Center Entrance 2201 Shields Lake Drive, Richmond, VA, 23220 This entrance is the best place for new visitors to begin.
