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Virginia Historical Society
- Museums
- Richmond, VA
About this business
For 150 years the Virginia Historical Society has been collecting portraits, manuscripts and artifacts, such as books, bound serials, sheet music, the largest collection of Confederate-made weapons in the world and much more. Semi-permanent exhibits include, "The Story of Virginia, an American Experience" and "The Seasons of the Confederacy." During 2014, most of the exhibition places will be closed for renovations - however, the library, museum shop and select programs are still available.
Location details
428 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | Closed |
Virginia history comes alive at this institution. – The Scene A Richmond institution since 1831, the Virginia Historical Society in Battle Abbey (next to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts) once focused on confederate military exhibits. Today, the Center has shed that image by expanding its scope with exhibitions on wider-ranging topics like George Washington, the private man vs. the public hero, and the history of slavery. Permanent galleries display rare Virginia treasures including maps, models and portraits. Although the C... read more
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Virginia Historical Society has a 4.6 star rating with 310 reviews.
When is Virginia Historical Society open?
Virginia Historical Society is closed now. It will open at 10:00 a.m.
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