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Richmond, the capital of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, is home to many of the museums that
relate to the state's long and illustrious
history, as well to its arts and sciences.
Richmond's own place in history is verybroad-based,
from its early beginnings on the James to its
being the capital of the Confederacy. Since
the time of the Civil War, Richmond has played
a pivotal role in rebuilding a new south, which
offers opportunities to all of its citizens.
The history and culture of Richmond and the
Commonwealth of Virginia can be found in the
impressive number of museums that are located
throughout the city.
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of
Virginia - Located in the Jackson
Ward Historic District, the Black History Museum
and Cultural Center of Virginia proudly displays
the rich history and culture of Richmond's
African-American diversity. Dedicated to the
regions contributions by black artists and
entrepreneurs, the museum offers changing exhibits
which include artifacts, photos, documents,
prints and original art. / ?? Clay Street
/ (804) 780-9093 / $
Children's Museum
of Richmond - Housed in a new location,
the Children's Museum is continually changing
programs which invite children to create art,
dance and act, as well as explore the world
around them from their own point of view. A
great opportunity for families to learn and
share experiences together. / 2626 West
Broad / (877) 295-CMoR / $
Edgar Allen Poe Museum
- Richmond's oldest structure, The Old Stone
House holds articles relating to the life and
work of Edgar Allen Poe. Even though Poe, who
was raised in Richmond, never resided in this
particular house, he could claim a slight connection
to the building. In 1824, Poe was a member
of the military honor guard that accompanied
the Marquis de Lafayette when the General visited
the home's residents. / 1914 East Main Street
/ 648-5523 / $
Federal Reserve Bank
Money Museum - Would you believe
it? The history of money is the United States
is traced from barter to big bucks at the Federal
Reserve Bank. It's open to the public and is
absolutely Free! / 701 East Byrd Street
/ (804) 697-8108 / FREE
Museum & White House
of the Confederacy - The restored
war time home of the Confederate President
Jefferson Davis adjoins the museum and its
extensive collection of relics relating to
the Confederacy. The sword and uniform worn
by General Robert E. Lee at the surrender at
Appomattox are housed here as well as the most
comprehensive collection of Confederate artifacts
in the world. / 1201 East Clay Street /
(804) 649-1861 / $
Science Museum of
Virginia - The building may be the
historic Broad Street Station, but what¹s inside
can blow you away! There are 250 plus hands-on
exhibits ranging from astronomy, aerospace,
electricity and illusions to the inner workings
of computers. It's a great adventure for the
whole family! Check out what's playing in the
Ethyl IMAX® dome theatre. Odds on, it will
be breathtaking! Open daily except for Thanksgiving
and Christmas Day. / 2500 W. Broad / (804)
864-1400 / (800) 659-1727 / $
Valentine Museum
- Richmond's premier museum that houses the
social and decorative history of the city.
The centerpiece of the museum's offering, is
a tour of the restored 1812 mansion of attorney
John Wickham which is filled with beautiful
furnishings and contains some rare and lively
wall paintings. Exhibits change
frequently and include such interesting items
as period costumes, architectural photos and
the decorative arts. A unique and unusual museum
that covers the social interaction of the city's
diverse community. / 1015 East Clay Street
in Court End / (804) 649-0711/ $
Virginia Aviation
Museum - Located next to Richmond
International Airport is a newer addition to
the region's museum scene contains a great
collection of antique memorabilia dating from
both World Wars I and II. / 5701 Huntsman
Road / Sandston / (804) 236-3622 / $
Virginia E. Randolph
Museum - The museum honors Virginia
Randolph, the first supervisor for the "Jeanes
Fund²". Set up by a wealthy Quaker to
aid black educators, the Jeanes Fund was successful
in developing educational programs to train
African-American students the vocational skills
needed to obtain careers and jobs. The program
was utilized throughout the southeastern United
States during the first half of the 20th century.
/ 200 Mountain Road / (804) 262-3363 / $
Virginia Fire & Police
Museum - Located in the one of the
oldest standing firehouses in the country,
a registered National Historic Landmark in
Jackson Ward, houses a museum with over 50
pieces of antique firefighting equipment. The
museum has earned an international reputation
for the quality of its fire safety programs.
/ 200 W. Marshall Street / (804) 644-1849
/ FREE
Virginia Historical
Society: The Museum of Virginia History
- Seven museum galleries exhibit the most comprehensive
collection of Virginia's history, displaying
rarely seen Virginia treasures in its collection.
A large historical and genealogical research
library are also on premises as is a Museum
Gift Shop. Permanent and special exhibits run
year-round. / 428 N. Boulevard / (804) 358-4901
/ $
Virginia Museum of
Fine Arts - An impressive collection
of art and artifacts from several ancient cultures
are housed in this one vast collection. From
the Egyptians mummies to Fabergé Eggs,
Asian and Indian pieces to the Impressionist
Movement, Art Nouveau and Art Deco to a large
collection of 20th century American works,
this museum ranks as one of the best in the
country. / 2800 Grove at Boulevard / (804)
367-0844 / $
Wilton House Museum
- In 1935, Wilton was moved west to its present
location where it was carefully restored. Originally
built in the mid 1750s by William Randolph
III, the house played a part in the American
Revolution when it became the headquarters
of General Lafayette. A fine example of the
colonial Georgian architecture of the 1700s,
the house is filled with exquisite period furnishings
and detailing. / 215 South Wilton Street
off Cary Street / (804) 282-5936 / $
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