John Marshall House
Plan your visit
Guided Interior Tour
In a 45-minute tour guided by one of our trained educators, you’ll learn about the life and legacy of John Marshall. Engage with your guide and discuss Marshall’s impact on the federal judiciary and the ways those decisions influence us today. Purchase tickets here: TOUR.
Urban Garden Space
The historic Virginia flower gardens at the John Marshall House display plants found in the colonial gardens of Williamsburg and Yorktown that might have been maintained and enjoyed by the Marshall family.
Day Trip
Turn your visit into a day trip! We’re walking distance from several historic attractions in Richmond’s Court End neighborhood, including the Virginia State Capitol, the Library of Virginia and the Valentine. We also offer a block ticket to our historic site Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown in nearby Hanover County.
Student and Group Tours
Student and Group Tours larger than 6 people can call 804-648-7998 or email education manager, Meika Downey at mdowney@preservationvirginia.org to book.
Looking to schedule a student group tour at the John Marshall House? Fill out our online form for field trips, and visit our Field Trips and Education website to learn more!
Hours & Directions
Interior tours are available March-December each year:
Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact us for a private group tours all year long!

African American History at the John Marshall House
We value the Marshall House’s African American community’s history and would love for you to be a part of the process of gathering more information about the Black presence here. If you are a descendant of the Marshall House or a member of the community and would like to share your family’s history or your knowledge of the African American history here, please contact us at johnmarshallhouse@preservationvirginia.org or 804.648.7998
Image: John Marshall 1835 Probate Inventory of Chickahominy Farm, Henrico, VA (Marshall Family Private Collection)
Admission
Pricing
Preservation Virginia Members | Free (Become a member) |
General Admission | $15 |
AAA, Senior (60+), Military Discount | $12 |
Students | $10 |
Children Under 6 | Free |
Caregiver for any person with a disability protected under the ADA | Free |
Contact
For information on pricing and availability:
Inquire about the John Marshall House
johnmarshallhouse@preservationvirginia.org
804-648-7998
Donate to John Marshall House
Key Visitor Info
Location & Arrival
Two hour metered street parking is available surrounding the John Marshall House first-come-first-serve, and two paid parking garages are available within walking distance: 501 N. 7th Street as well as 500 E. Marshall Street.
For Students and Teachers

History Where it Happened
The John Marshall House offers students, teachers and parents the opportunity to learn history where it actually happened. To host a field trip at the John Marshall House, contact johnmarshallhouse@preservationvirginia.org or 804-648-7998.
We also offer educational resource packets and videos on our website that address Virginia Standards of Learning components. Click here to download and view these free materials.