We learned a lot about George Mason during our visit. The museum is not too big and well put together. It provides a good view on the life and accomplishments of George Mason and even has a few stations set up with activities that inspire reflections on what a bill of rights means to us. The house tour was the highlight, very well preserved and restored rooms provide an idea of what life in 18th century was like. Our guide Erin did an amazing job showing the house and explaining all the details.

George Mason aitjores the Virginia Declaration of Rights. A smaller museum explains this very well what he stood for.
The home is beautiful with amazing wood work. Everyone was scary nice that worked there even though we showed up towards the end of the day.

Gunston Hall is perhaps one of the most wonderfully preserved homes of the Founding Fathers. It is easily on par with Mount Vernon and Monticello, and you walk much of the remaining 550 acres of George Mason’s Gunston Hall. Mason designed the house himself and his personal touches are everywhere in the house. Each room is lovingly preserved and open to visitors. This is an ideal location for a family outing or a day date. If you like learning about the Founding Fathers and Mothers of the United States, this is one house you should not miss.

This was a WONDERFUL experience! We absolutely loved the visitor center, the house and the grounds. Everything was well-curated, with well-written and informative signs. Jordan did a great job with the house tour. I recommend buying tickets in advance so that you don’t have to wait for a tour of the house. (The general admission tickets are for the grounds and outside buildings only.)
I recommend this site over Mount Vernon, where we were with such a large group that we could barely see or hear anything our guide said.

What a delight! Today our kindergarten class attended a private tour at George Mason Gunston Hall. We were greeted by a charming woman who let us through the beautiful ground and home of Mason. Mrs. Carney kept our class interested and kept the tour exciting for the little ones. What a lovely day! Definitely will be going back again. Ample parking. Gift shop. Clean restrooms inside!