Thing to Do

Mansion Tours

Hampton National Historic Site

A park ranger gives a tour of the dining room inside the Hampton mansion.
A guided tour is the only available option to see the inside of the Hampton mansion.

NPS/Tim Ervin

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

Accessibility Notice: Mansion ADA Lift is available to enter the mansion's first floor. The second floor of the mansion is not ADA accessible.

Tickets Required:

The only way to go inside the mansion is on a tour, with tickets!

  • 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
Service animals are permitted to be on the tour.
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
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.

Hampton National Historic Site

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a table with fruits and ice cream on it from the Hampton Dining room.
Can't make a tour? Try virtual!

Virtual Tours

Virtual programs are available for self guided tours or learning from home!

A black and white image of an enslaved woman with a white child.
Explore more of the history!

History and Culture

Learn more about Hampton's complex and detailed history in addition to what you learn on a house tour!

A black and white photograph of a spiral staircase.
An outstanding achievement!

Architecture

Hampton was originally preserved for its architecture. Learn more about the mansion architecture!

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Last updated: September 10, 2026