We have such cool history here in Richmond, with tons to explore. The winter months are a perfect time to look into all of the great indoor museums we have.
I have compiled a list of some of them here. Family memberships may be a great option for you too.
The Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts (VMFA) 10th largest comprehensive art museum in the country with collections on art from around the world 200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220
The Valentine
The Valentine has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's 400-year history for over a century. It includes a comprehensive program of exhibitions, tours, special events, research opportunities, and school programs. 1015 East Clay Street Richmond, VA 23219
The Science Museum Of Virginia
Such an interactive and fun experience! This museum has brought learning to life with hundreds of experiential exhibits, awe-inspiring artifacts, and interactive technologies. 2500 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220
Institute for Contemporary Art The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University presents the art of our time and provides an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and throughout the world. 601 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220.
American Civil War Museum
Located at historic Tredegar Iron Works, this is the nation's first museum to interpret the Civil War from Union, Confederate, and African American perspectives. 480 Tredegar St. Richmond, VA 23219
The Virginia Holocaust Museum
Located in a historic tobacco warehouse in Shockoe Bottom, the Virginia Holocaust Museum strives to educate the public about the Holocaust through 28 exhibits, as well with programs, lectures, films and special events. 2000 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23223
Black History Museum & Cultural Center Of Virginia
Located in historic Jackson Ward, the Black History Museum is a repository for visual, oral and written records and artifacts commemorating the lives and accomplishments of African Americans in Virginia.
Virginia Museum Of History And Culture
Founded in 1831, the mission of Virginia Historical Society that runs the museum is to connect people to America's past through the unparalleled story of Virginia by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the Commonwealth's history.
Through interactive programs, museum tours, and curatorial lectures, the Poe Museum reaches thousands of curious minds every year. Learn about literature, history, horror, and all things macabre through the lens of America’s most interesting writer. 1914 E Main Street, Richmond, VA 23223.
The Virginia War Memorial is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s premier monument, museum, and educational center dedicated to Virginians who served to defend the United States from World War II through today. 621 S. Belvidere St. Richmond, VA 23220
