Tours

The Mansion will be closed to public tours the morning of September 20th due to a program on the front steps and lawn. We welcome guests to experience the grounds and other historic structures during the morning. The Mansion will open for public tours at 12:00 PM that day. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

General Jackson welcomed many important visitors to The Hermitage throughout his life. Continuing his tradition, The Hermitage staff welcomes you to an enjoyable experience with family and friends.

Come to Nashville to tour Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage – Home of the People’s President.

Admission

General’s Tour

Your General’s Tour ticket includes:

• Access to the grounds, mansion, exhibit gallery, and store.
• An interpreter-led tour of the mansion.
• A self-guided audio tour of the gardens, grounds and other historic buildings.
• Andrew Jackson’s Visitor Center exhibits including Andrew Jackson: Born for a Storm.
• Self-guided tour of farmland that used to be The Hermitage Plantation.

$20.00 Adults
$17.00 Seniors (Age 62+)
$15.00 Students (Age 13-18)
$10.00 Children (Age 6-12)
$10.00 Veterans
FREE Active Military and Children (5 & under)
$54.00 Family Pass (2 adults and 2 children/students under 18 years of age)

Upgrade to the President’s Tour

Upgrade your General Admission tickets to the President’s Tour! You’ll receive an upgraded device to enhance your visit with period images, maps of the property, and an interactive timeline not available anywhere else on the tour. You’ll also receive a 10% discount in the Museum Store. The cost for this enhanced experience is $8.00 with your General Admission ticket.

VIP Admission

Imagine having the opportunity to experience one of the top-rated and most authentically preserved presidential homes in the country unlike anyone else!

Our brand new VIP Admission is the ultimate way for any presidential or American history fan to visit the home of our 7th President. Your VIP Admission includes ALL General Admission ticket amenities PLUS:

• A 1.5-hour guided, VIP Tour through the grounds and mansion with an experienced guide and a small group of visitors.
• Special access to the mansion balcony. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the view from the beautiful Hermitage balcony!
• Guided tour of the grounds, Jackson’s tomb, and gardens.
• Limited group size.

VIP Tours will be offered at 1:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

$50.00 per person

To book private VIP tour, please reach out to Balin Ali at bali@thehermitage.com or 615-889-2941 ex. 212.

Please note* no audio tour upgrade is needed for the VIP experience.

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Hermitage Ghost Tours

Explore the haunted side of history during our Hermitage Ghost Tours!

Follow your guide on an exciting ghost tour as they take you on a lantern-led voyage into The Hermitage mansion and to Jackson’s tomb while telling spooky stories about Battle of New Orleans, Andrew Jackson and the Bell Witch.

Ghost Tours run from September 21st through November 10th.

Seasonal Hours

October 16 – March 14
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Last ticket sold at 4:00 pm. Grounds close at 5:00 pm.

March 15 – October 15
8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Holiday Hours

The Hermitage is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Memorial Day: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

4th of July: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Day before Thanksgiving: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Thanksgiving Day: Closed

Christmas Eve: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Christmas Day: Closed