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Natural Awakenings Richmond

Maymont Mansion Reopens

Mar 01, 2026 12:00PM ● By Catherine Atienza
After two-year preservation project, the 1893 Maymont Mansion will reopen on March 21 with a free open house and garden party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 21. Self-guided and docent-guided tours are available Thursdays through Sundays. The Virginia Wildlife Trail will open on April 18 and an all-day, 100-acre birthday party, Cheers to 100 Years, will be held on June 6.

On the mansion lawn, guests can enjoy live music and Jazz Age dance demonstrations, plus lawn games, crafts and refreshments from local food trucks. Members of the Art Deco Society of Virginia will be on hand in dressed in vintage 1920s style, and the Richmond Region Antique Car Club will have vintage cars on display.

A Maymont Mansion Champagne Toast Preview night will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., March 20. Tickets include a glass of champagne or non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy while exploring the three-story mansion. Curators and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the restoration project and history of the home and its collections. All proceeds support the nonprofit Maymont Foundation and care for the historic collections, gardens and animals.

Location: 1700 Hampton St., Richmond. For preview tickets and more information, visit Tinyurl.com/MaymontReopens.