Maymont - Richmond, VA

Maymont Japanese Garden

Attractions

Historical Exhibits

Maymont Mansion - Completed in 1893 by James Henry and Sallie May Dooley, the estate stands as a well-preserved specimen from the Gilded Age. The mansion boasts 12,000 square feet and 33 rooms.
Historical Buildings - Restored early 19th century outbuildings include a Normandy-style carriage house, a 3-story stone barn, a 3-story garage, a water tower, a granite compost house, chicken coop, and gatehouse, a stone mausoleum, and various gates, bridges, and gazebos.
Carriage Collection - More than 20 carriages and buggies (and related equipment) that reflect the horse-powered transportation typical of Virginia estates in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Animal Exhibits

Children's Farm - A petting zoo that allows kids up close and personal interaction with various farm animals.
Wildlife Exhibits - Enclosed habitats featuring bison, elk, deer, foxes, bears, bobcats and many types of birds.
Nature Center - Aquariums and aquatic exhibits for water-loving creatures including turtles, otters, and fish.

Gardens

Italian Garden - Modeled after 15th and 16th century Italian gardens, including fountains, geometrically shaped beds, and sculpture.
Japanese Garden - A faithfully reproduced "stroll garden" meant to inspire tranquility and reflection.
Arboretum - Home to native Virginian foliage as well as over 200 exotic species of plants and trees.
Butterfly Garden
Cactus Garden
Carriage House Garden
Daylily Garden
Grotto - Flanked by sleeping lion statues, the Grotto features caves and water features.
Herb Garden
Maymont House Ornamental Lawn
Native Virginia Landscape
Vegetable Garden
Via Florum Garden - A floral path that connects the Maymont Mansion to the Italian Garden.

Rides

Carriage Rides - 10-minute ride; $3 adults; $2 children
Tram Rides - $3 adults; $2 children; Members free. The tram makes a continuous loop with stops approximately every 30 minutes at the Children's Farm, Nature & Visitor Center, Japanese Garden, near Maymont House and at the Hampton Street entrance.
Hay Wagon Rides - $3 adults; $2 children. Begin and end at the Children's Farm.

Membership

Patrons wishing to support the Maymont Foundation can make donations to receive discounts, ride tickets, a newsletter, and advance notice of events and programs. Donations are tax deductible and annual membership fees range from $10 for students and seniors to $65 for families and Dooley Society membership.

More information can be found on the Membership page.