There are no fees associated with this site. Entry to Arlington House is free, as is the Robert E. Lee Museum.

Visits are first-come, first-serve. Reservations are not required to tour the house. There may be a delay to enter the house on busier days. Groups are limited to 25 at one time due to second floor weight limitations and to avoid overcrowding.

Guided tours of Arlington House are now provided by park rangers. The tours run every 20 minutes, with the first tour starting at 9:30 am. The last tour of the day will begin at 4:10 pm and the house will remain open until 4:30 pm. Tours will be given on a first come, first served basis and there are no advance tickets. Visitors may still tour the Center Hall, White Parlor and Morning Room, the North Wing, museum and exhibits independent of the guided tours. The second floor is available only to those taking the guided tour.

Photography is permitted inside the house. Please, no eating, drinking or gum chewing during your visit.