Mansion Tours

A guided tour is the only available option to see the inside of the Hampton mansion.

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The only way to go inside the mansion is on a tour, with tickets (ticket information below)

Tour Times: 

Mansion tour times vary. For current information on tour times visit Ranger Programs
Mansion ADA Lift is currently not functional awaiting a replacement, physical accessibility to the mansion will be limited to those with the ability to climb 3-4 steps into the first floor.

Tickets Required:

The only way to go inside the mansion is on a tour, with tickets!
*Starting May 1, 2024, Hampton NHS has entered into a trial period to allow Mansion Tour Tickets to be reserved ahead of time on recreation.gov.*

• How to Reserve tickets:To reserve tickets ahead of time, please follow the reservation link.
• Price: Tickets reserved ahead of time have a $1.00 reservation fee.
• Ticket Windows: tickets can be reserved 90 days in advance until tours are full or until 10:00 pm the night before the tour.
• Day-of Tickets: Any tours that do not sell-out ahead of time will have remaining tickets available on site on a first come, first serve basis in the park visitor center. Mansion tours are limited to 15 people per tour. Due to limited space, visitors are encouraged to reserve their tickets ahead of time on recreation.gov because there is no guarantee that there will be any remaining tickets the day of the tour.

Tour Overview:

Tours of the mansion offer a glimpse of over 150 years of American history as lived by the Ridgely family, European indentured servants, enslaved African Americans, and paid laborers. Visitors can join a guide and walk the halls of this historic structure and learn about its architectural features, artwork, and the thousands of other authentic collection items that are on display. The mansion's artifacts and decor is changed twice a year - once in the winter and again in the summer to showcase seasonal fashions and adjustments that predate modern utilities and luxuries.

The only way to see the interior of the mansion is by being on a mansion tour.

Details

Duration

45-60 Minutes

Activity

Guided Tours

Pets Allowed

No

Service animals are permitted to be on the tour.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

Yes

Tour tickets can be reserved ahead of time on recreation.gov. Visitors are encouraged to reserve their tickets online before their visit due to limited tour space. Online reservations have a $1.00 reservation fee.

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

The mansion entrance and first floor are wheelchair accessible. The second floor is not wheelchair accessible at this time.

An interactive, virtual tour is available to view online and on a kiosk inside the mansion's visitor entrance.

Please inform the tour guide of any necessary accommodations needed prior to the beginning of the tour.

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