Maymont Japanese Garden Bridge and Waterfall

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Maymont

2201 Shields Lake Drive Richmond, VA 23220
P. (804) 358-7166
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Discover something new at Maymont – whether it’s a blooming flower in the gardens, a baby goat at the Farm, a special exhibit in the mansion, or a fun public event. The 100-acre estate and park has been transformed from the Gilded Age showplace of millionaire couple, James and Sallie Dooley, into a public wonderland that offers unique experiences for all ages. Stroll through century-old Italian and Japanese gardens, marvel at national and state champion trees, and explore the wildlife habitats with native Virginia animals like black bears and bald eagles. This carefully preserved landmark also includes the 33-room Maymont Mansion filled with magnificent furniture and decorative arts, a collection of antique and reproduction carriages, a Nature Center with giant aquariums and creatures of the James River, and a Farm with goats, pigs, cows and other livestock. Look for special programs and events throughout the year. Whoever you are, you can find something to delight, educate and inspire you at this Richmond treasure. Admission to the grounds and gardens is free. There is a suggested donation for a tour of the Maymont Mansion, and there is a required fee for specialty and holiday tours as well as admission to the Nature Center.

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Restaurant

Student Performance Venue

Parks and Recreation

General

Attraction Fee: Grounds are free Maymont Mansion Tour: $5 per person suggested donation Nature and Visitor Center Exhibits: $4 youth & adults ages 13-59 $3 children ages 4-12 and seniors ages 60+ Free for Maymont members and kids under 4 years old
Distance to Airport: 10.1 miles
Handicapped Accessible:
Hours (General Information): Grounds open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. November-March, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April-October. Exhibits open noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
Motorcoach Group Friendly:
Parking:
- Free
- Motorcoach
Smoking:
A/V on site:
Wifi Access:

Restaurant

# of Restaurants: 1
Lunch:
Outdoor Dining:

Student Performance Venue

Are performances held indoors, outdoors or both?: Both
Days and Times Performances are Held: April through October, performances are allowed daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. From November to March, performances are allowed 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Seating and performance capacity is virtually unlimited on the Carriage House Lawn and other lawns. Performance space in the Nature Center, gardens or Eagle Plaza amphitheater may be available for small groups. However, no seating is provided for performers in any location, and only the amphitheater has seating for up to 50 people in the audience.
Days are Times that are Best for Performances: Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Parks and Recreation

Park Activities:
- Birding
Park Features:
- Captive Wildlife
- Gardens
- Nature Center
- Pond or Lake
- Restrooms
- Waterfall

Facility Info

Meeting Rooms

Reception Capacity 500
Theatre Capacity 50
Banquet Capacity 150
Number of Rooms 13
Classroom Capacity 40

Garden Hall

Total Sq. Ft.: 1769
Banquet Capacity: 80
Reception Capacity: 150

Carriage House Lawn

Reception Capacity: 250

Nature Center (full building)

Total Sq. Ft.: 22000
Reception Capacity: 500

Nature Center Robins Room

Total Sq. Ft.: 660
Classroom Capacity: 40

Stone Barn

Total Sq. Ft.: 1160
Theater Capacity: 50

The Farm Lawn

Reception Capacity: 250

Nature Center EEC & West Terrace

Total Sq. Ft.: 3152
Banquet Capacity: 150
Reception Capacity: 250

Nature Center Conference Room

Total Sq. Ft.: 584
Classroom Capacity: 20

1000 Westover (full building)

Banquet Capacity: 100

1000 Westover-New Wing (enitre building)

Banquet Capacity: 80

1000 Westover-Historic Front Structure

Banquet Capacity: 32

Peacock Room

Total Sq. Ft.: 983
Banquet Capacity: 80

Magnolia Room

Total Sq. Ft.: 786
Banquet Capacity: 50