The house is currently museum for tourists to visit and view the historic landmark. Within the house itself, there is a beautiful display of Mary Washington's best ceramics. In addition, the garden is available for viewing which has been restored back to its original state after its despair. Mary was known for growing flowers and boxwoods. Tourists are able to visit the one and only 18th century outbuilding that is left, the kitchen of Mary Ball Washington's house. After visiting the house, tourists are able to go in the Mary Washington's Museum Gift Store to purchase something from one of the many collections such as teas, drinking, gardening, 18th century decorative arts, and Virginia products.