Walton's Mountain Museum
Walton's Mountain Museum
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10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Walton’s Mountain Museum Closed December, January, February Weekends only March and April, November. Closed Easter Sunday May, June, July, August, September, October - open 7 days week 10:00 - 3:30
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- AmericansportswriterWashington DC, District of Columbia301 contributionsA taste of the Walton's seriesWatched the series in the 1970s and reconnected during the pandemic when watching it again. So, why not see Walton's Mountain area when nearby? The old high school now serves as a museum to the series and it is well worth the $12 admission. They went all out recreating different venues of the series like John Boy's room and the Baldwin Sisters' still. (Wish they sold recipe.) There's also a 30-minute video on the show that does a good job explaining everyone for those who don't know the show. The one downside is the area isn't anything like the series. Creator Earl Hammer's house is across the street, not far down the road like the show. There's no Ike Godsey store, though there is one down the street that sells limited memorabilia. So, it's not the Hollywood version. That said, I still enjoyed it.Visited July 2021Written July 25, 2021
- BevomonFredericksburg, Virginia3 contributions(Almost) An Excellent VisitVery nice museum that you can view at your own pace with numerous exhibits, not all of which (re: the military one) are directly related to the Waltons. I'd no idea that Earl Hamner was both the inspiration for John-Boy as well as a prolific writer in his own right. The only downer was while watching the video regarding the Pony Cart. The idiot narrator was wearing a MAGA shirt that the museum folks rightly decided to blur out. So, you're watching the video and your eyes are like, "Am I losing my sight? This is such a distraction." I don't care about his politics but I sure prefer to see a video that doesn't have part of the center of the frame blurred.Visited June 2020Written June 18, 2020
- Michelle WLawrenceville, Illinois399 contributionsGreat to seeThis museum was great! They charge a $10.00 entry fee. Well worth the money if you love the Walton's. The museum has room set aside for John Boy, the house, Godseys store, the Baldwin's, etc. There is a 20 minute movie to see. Many artifacts from the show. Lots of pictures around with lots of information. One room is set up with a large military set up. A must see!Visited June 2020Traveled with friendsWritten July 21, 2020
- Dean_Amy-2004Gettysburg, Pennsylvania5,788 contributionsShow FansGrowing up watching the show , it was fun to see the various items in the museum, both recreations from the show, as well as items from Earl Hamner Jr’s life. Be sure to checkout the pony cart; the actual one from the show. It is a small community, but clearly proud of the show and Earl’s legacy. Plenty of free parking since the museum is in the former school; $10 admission to the museum and a small gift shop for souvenirs.Visited May 2022Traveled with friendsWritten May 13, 2022
- GALE YAtlanta, Georgia232 contributionsTrue to the TV show and moviesThis is a lovely place to visit - even if you weren't a big fan of Walton's mountain. Evidently the cast has been very supportive and have visited many times. The rooms in the museum are very factual to the show. There is clothing worn by the actresses and actors and other items abound that were used on the show.. They actually bring back memories of the show. "the recipe" room is a hoot and the general store is a lovely gift shop with many different items to purchase. The $10 entrance fee is a gentle price to pay for all the information and memorabilia there. There also is a War memorabilia room which has items from WWI to Vietnam. This is a private collection and very comprehensive.Visited October 2022Written October 17, 2022
- Charmel W22 contributionsWalton's FanIf you are a fan of the Walton's TV series this is the stop for you. The museum housed in the old school house has a short film that is worth watching along with items and replicas from the television show. You can mail post cards from "Walton Mountain". The real life boyhood home of Earl Hamner is right across the street along with Ike Godfrey's store (gift shop).Visited September 2019Written April 14, 2020
- Carolyn W3 contributionsWalton's MountainWe only got to visit the boyhood home of Earl Hamner, because the Museum was closed during our trip to VA. Very disappointed not to visit the museum. The house was very nice, but getting a ticket and getting in proved to be somewhat of a chore, but the Bed & Breakfast lady was very accommodating and gave us a key for a self-tour. We really liked that aspect as we could take as much time as we wanted in each room. The drive from Palmyra was beautiful, as is all of VA. Hoping the museum is open next time we visit our daughter in VA.Visited December 2019Written January 5, 2020
- Dave DLynchburg, Virginia2 contributionsWalton's Mountain is a Great ExperienceWe visited "Walton's Mountain" this past Autumn, located in Schuyler, Virginia. It was the fictional location for the TV series, the Waltons (1970s-early 1980s). Located about 30 miles south of Charlottesville, Virginia, the little hamlet was actually the home town of Earl Hamner, the writer whose works formed the basis of the television series The Walton's, as well as the earlier movie, Spencer's Mountain. In fact Mr. Hamner was the narrator for the TV series. It was a wonderful experience. The museum is located in the old school house, and the staff there are very helpful and nice. The trip up Route 29 from Lynchburg was beautiful this time of year.Visited October 2020Written December 14, 2020
- Robert HLynchburg, Virginia228 contributionsDay trip to SchuylerIf you enjoy "The Waltons" you would enjoy this museum. Set in an old elementary school with the classrooms dedicated to different themes from the show. Johnboy's bedroom and Ike Godseys store are a couple of those. The Walton living room and a room set up like their Church. One room even has a replica of the Baldwin Sister's still. Lots of pictures and personal items from author Earl Hamner Jr.'s life as a young Virginia boy. Admission was $10.00 for adults. I will point out one thing the day we visited there was a strong musty/ mold like smell through out that old school building but that could have been because it was damp and rainy outside. If your not use a rural area you will enjoy the drive thru the mountains to Schuyler. All fans of Earl Hamner Jr and The Waltons should stop to see the museum if you find yourself anywhere in the central Virginia area!!Visited July 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten July 28, 2022
- Al SSavannah, Tennessee9 contributionsWaltons mountainBecause we have watched The Walton’s repeats several times we decided to visit the Waltons Museum on a vacation trip. They used rooms from the old school to look like rooms from the Waltons home. Even the horse cart is there.Visited October 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten October 24, 2022
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Dean_Amy-2004
Gettysburg, PA5,788 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Growing up watching the show , it was fun to see the various items in the museum, both recreations from the show, as well as items from Earl Hamner Jr’s life. Be sure to checkout the pony cart; the actual one from the show. It is a small community, but clearly proud of the show and Earl’s legacy.
Plenty of free parking since the museum is in the former school; $10 admission to the museum and a small gift shop for souvenirs.
Plenty of free parking since the museum is in the former school; $10 admission to the museum and a small gift shop for souvenirs.
Written May 13, 2022
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GALE Y
Atlanta, GA232 contributions
Oct 2022
This is a lovely place to visit - even if you weren't a big fan of Walton's mountain. Evidently the cast has been very supportive and have visited many times. The rooms in the museum are very factual to the show. There is clothing worn by the actresses and actors and other items abound that were used on the show.. They actually bring back memories of the show.
"the recipe" room is a hoot and the general store is a lovely gift shop with many different items to purchase. The $10 entrance fee is a gentle price to pay for all the information and memorabilia there.
There also is a War memorabilia room which has items from WWI to Vietnam. This is a private collection and very comprehensive.
"the recipe" room is a hoot and the general store is a lovely gift shop with many different items to purchase. The $10 entrance fee is a gentle price to pay for all the information and memorabilia there.
There also is a War memorabilia room which has items from WWI to Vietnam. This is a private collection and very comprehensive.
Written October 17, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Charmel W
22 contributions
Sep 2019
If you are a fan of the Walton's TV series this is the stop for you. The museum housed in the old school house has a short film that is worth watching along with items and replicas from the television show. You can mail post cards from "Walton Mountain". The real life boyhood home of Earl Hamner is right across the street along with Ike Godfrey's store (gift shop).
Written April 14, 2020
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Carolyn W
3 contributions
Dec 2019
We only got to visit the boyhood home of Earl Hamner, because the Museum was closed during our trip to VA. Very disappointed not to visit the museum. The house was very nice, but getting a ticket and getting in proved to be somewhat of a chore, but the Bed & Breakfast lady was very accommodating and gave us a key for a self-tour. We really liked that aspect as we could take as much time as we wanted in each room. The drive from Palmyra was beautiful, as is all of VA. Hoping the museum is open next time we visit our daughter in VA.
Written January 5, 2020
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Dave D
Lynchburg, VA2 contributions
Oct 2020
We visited "Walton's Mountain" this past Autumn, located in Schuyler, Virginia. It was the fictional location for the TV series, the Waltons (1970s-early 1980s). Located about 30 miles south of Charlottesville, Virginia, the little hamlet was actually the home town of Earl Hamner, the writer whose works formed the basis of the television series The Walton's, as well as the earlier movie, Spencer's Mountain. In fact Mr. Hamner was the narrator for the TV series. It was a wonderful experience. The museum is located in the old school house, and the staff there are very helpful and nice. The trip up Route 29 from Lynchburg was beautiful this time of year.
Written December 14, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Robert H
Lynchburg, VA228 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
If you enjoy "The Waltons" you would enjoy this museum. Set in an old elementary school with the classrooms dedicated to different themes from the show. Johnboy's bedroom and Ike Godseys store are a couple of those. The Walton living room and a room set up like their Church. One room even has a replica of the Baldwin Sister's still. Lots of pictures and personal items from author Earl Hamner Jr.'s life as a young Virginia boy. Admission was $10.00 for adults. I will point out one thing the day we visited there was a strong musty/ mold like smell through out that old school building but that could have been because it was damp and rainy outside. If your not use a rural area you will enjoy the drive thru the mountains to Schuyler. All fans of Earl Hamner Jr and The Waltons should stop to see the museum if you find yourself anywhere in the central Virginia area!!
Written July 29, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Al S
Savannah, TN9 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Because we have watched The Walton’s repeats several times we decided to visit the Waltons Museum on a vacation trip. They used rooms from the old school to look like rooms from the Waltons home. Even the horse cart is there.
Written October 24, 2022
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Maren Z
Florida159 contributions
Jul 2021
Deep in the Hill side, no cell phone, no Navi connection. But super cool. Bed and Breakfast on the other side of the road from the museum is a duplicate from the movie house even with the car in front. The museum is in the old high school in which the writer of the story went. His childhood house and a cute store right around the corner in walking distance. The whole drive there is just so relaxing.
Written August 28, 2021
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Piney Flats, TN6 contributions
Sep 2019
Having been a follower of the Walton's for years. As we made it a point to stop by their museum, So many items and information about the show. Great volunteers/staff and very helpful. The only thing that would of made are visit better is John Boy would stop in. Goodnight John Boy.
Written February 28, 2020
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rmgriffin5
5 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Beautiful B&B built to recreate the Walton’s home! Our tour guide, Cat, was enthusiastic and fun. A fun, albeit out of the way, stop. Cat gave us a tour of the lower level and you could walk upstairs for a self guided tour. Got some great pictures, and as true Waltons fans, this was really fun!
Written June 19, 2023
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pmjshome
Marysville, WA1 contribution
So what did the family have to say?
KarrieXX
Herndon, VA70 contributions
I am not sure what you are asking but the video is about each character in the tv show. How they got the job, what it was like being that character in the family story, and what it’s meant to them. As far as the writer’s family they were very proud of their son’s accomplishments and enjoyed the show about themselves.
What are the hours, are you opened during the week, also your website doesn't load!
Jan D
Berkeley Springs, WV12 contributions
10 am Monday through Friday and on Saturdays. Closed on holidays.
Are there campground close
Swill7885
Chesapeake, VA41 contributions
We were staying at a Koa in stauton. it wasn't to bad under a hour drive.
floridalady1
Okahumpka, FL49 contributions
Is there a Bed&Breakfast or Hotel near by?
toofrank4u
Lynchburg, VA117 contributions
Orchard Hill House. Period.
It just a little ways away in Lovingston Va. which is a lovely town itself, and close and you can run up the mountain from there in a very short time. I can also encourage you to google it for IF you are into the "southern and old style " It is going to provide the seal to the memory deal, in my opinion.
Jaci M
Cypress, CA
Is there somewhere nearby where my husband and grown sons can hike while I have a leisurely tour of the museum?
1101Traveler
Edgartown, MA265 contributions
I did not see any dedicated hiking trails. The road leading to the little village and the museum is quite scenic. There are few vehicles so it is quite conducive to hiking.
snagglepuss27
Ireland12 contributions
Hi my husband and i are visiting the first 2 weeks of october we are staying in washington dc . will you be open then? are there any tours from dc? is charlottesville worth a visit>
Comyn D
Waynesboro, VA224 contributions
I am not sure there are tours available for the Walton museum. It is a self tour thing. Schuyler is about 30 miles South of Charlottesville, which is worth a visit: the downtown pedestrian mall, Monticello, Michie Tavern, Carter Mountain Orchard. Many good restaurants and vineyards in the area. It is well worth a trip.
What is the cost to veiw Hamner home and Baptist Church
JohnBCowgill
Washington DC, DC806 contributions
Seven dollars for each attraction. For the Hamner house, you will want to bring cash.
sue d
Romford, UK24 contributions
Thinking of visiting Waltons museum this year but have no idea where to stay or if it's near any other towns which are near could you recommend anywhere and what are the seasons opening times of the attractions . Thank you - sue England
Comyn D
Waynesboro, VA224 contributions
Stay in Charlottesville. There are plenty of good hotels and such there, as well as a multitude of restaurants.
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- Walton's Mountain Museum is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Hotels near Walton's Mountain Museum:
- (0.10 mi) John & Olivia's Bed & Breakfast
- (0.10 mi) Waltons Mountain Bed and Breakfast Country Store
- (9.47 mi) Orchard House Bed and Breakfast
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- Restaurants near Walton's Mountain Museum:
- (9.77 mi) Lovingston Cafe
- (9.48 mi) Mountain Mama's
- (7.48 mi) Wood Ridge Farm Brewery
- (7.72 mi) Delfosse Vineyards and Winery
- (9.35 mi) Chicken Coop Restaurant
- Attractions near Walton's Mountain Museum:
- (0.07 mi) The Walton Hamner House
- (0.94 mi) The Quarry Gardens
- (2.38 mi) Caromont Farm
- (8.85 mi) Virginia Distillery Company
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