Visiting With Kids Make the most of your family visit. Griffin
Discovery Room A hands-on space located on the lower level of
the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center
that offers a variety of ways for young people to connect with
Thomas Jefferson and the members of the larger Monticello
community. More » Exploring Monticello Booklet Before your
visit, download, read, and bring along Exploring Monticello: A
Guide for Young Learners (pdf). While visiting the house and
grounds: - Encourage your child to ask questions when prompted
by your guide. - Look for themes in the house, such as
"gadgets," clocks, or portraits (notice the different types of
portraits). Look for the natural history specimens, the Native
American artifacts, the art, or other objects. - See if you can
find the portraits, paintings, views of the house that appear on
the U.S. Nickel and the $2 bill. - In the gardens look for
plants with unusual shapes, lovely scents, and even surprising
behavior (hint) Before your visit: -