Maymont is a 100-acre site and museum complex originally developed as the estate of James H. Dooley and his wife, Sallie May Dooley. Their extensively landscaped property, along with a collection of their furnishings and decorative arts, was bequeathed to the City of Richmond in 1925 upon the death of Mrs. Dooley. The Dooleys left no endowment for the maintenance, care, and development of the facility. In March 1926, Maymont was opened to the public, admission free as a city park. In 1975, the City of Richmond entrusted the management of the property to the Maymont Foundation with the mission to “preserve and celebrate Maymont as a museum and park for the pleasure and education of everyone.” Maymont now welcomes more than 800,000 visitors each year. The estate consists of the Dooleys’ intact Gilded Age historic house museum, parkland and gardens, award-winning arboretum, The Robins Nature Center, and animal habitats. In honor of the Dooleys’ original wish that the estate be available for the enjoyment of all in Richmond, most of these offerings remain free and open to the public. As a result, Maymont is accessible to and serves citizens of every income, educational level, and ethnicity. Maymont is a vital resource for schools and teachers, offering a wide variety of educational programs for students of all ages. Classes offered cover topics in three key program areas: history, environmental education, and horticulture, and meet Virginia Standards of Learning for grades K-12. During a typical school year, Maymont provides formal programs and tours to approximately 20,000 students from the greater Richmond metropolitan area (including the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico) and beyond.
| Mission Statement | Maymont Foundation will preserve and celebrate Maymont as a museum and park for the pleasure and education of everyone. |
| Organization Type(s) | Arts,Culture & Humanities, Education, Animal Related |
| Primary Address |
1700 Hampton Street Richmond, VA - Virginia 23220 |
| Mailing Address |
1000 Westover Road Richmond, VA - Virginia 23220 |
| Phone Number | (804) 358 - 7166 |
| Email Address | info@maymont.org |
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Website |
http://www.maymont.org |
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| Area(s) Served: | |
| Chesterfield County | |
| Goochland County | |
| Hanover County | |
| Henrico County | |
| Metro Richmond | |
| Other Virginia | |
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| Richmond City | |
| Tri-Cities Region |
History and Background |
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| Incorporation Year | 1959 |
Leadership |
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| Executive Director / CEO | Mrs. Parke Richeson |
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Programs |
| Program Name |
| Grounds and Gardens |
| Maymont Mansion |
| Nature & Visitor Center and Outdoor Wildlife Habitats |
| The Farm at Maymont |
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