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Valentine Richmond History Center

Richmond, Virginia

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

Formerly known as the Valentine Museum, the Valentine Richmond History Center is the only organization dedicated to documenting Richmond's dynamic history and is playing a key role in revitalizing downtown Richmond.

Virginia Civil War Trails

Richmond, Virginia

History, Military

A 265 site heritage trail that interprets significant Civil War sites throughout Virginia and Maryland.

Virginia Historical Society

Richmond, Virginia

Culture, History, Historical Society, Library

The historical society's headquarters was renamed as the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in 2018.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Richmond, Virginia

Art, History

With a collection of art that spans the globe and more than 5,000 years, plus a wide array of special exhibitions, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is recognized as one of the top comprehensive art museums in the United States.

Virginia State Capitol

Richmond, Virginia

History

Designed by Thomas Jefferson, the Capitol was the first Neoclassical building in America, the Rotunda holds the life sized stature of George Washington.

Virginia Aviation Museum

Richmond, Virginia

History

A great museum for history and aviation buffs, exhibits feature Wright Glider replicas and SR-71 Blackbirds. Part of the Science Museum of Virginia.

Virginia Fire and Police Museum

Richmond, Virginia

History, Historic House, Specialized

The museum covers Virginia fire and police history, collections include antique fire apparatus, photos from 1875 - 1960s, police related items dating from 1790 to the present.

Virginia House

Richmond, Virginia

History, Historic House

Overlooking the James River, this 12th century home was transported from England to Richmond in 1925, redesigned and rebuilt by Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander Weddell.

Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Richmond, Virginia

Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society—a private, non-profit organization. The historical society is the oldest cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the nation. For use in its state history museum and its renowned research library, the historical society cares for a collection of nearly nine million items representing the ever-evolving story of Virginia.

Virginia War Memorial

Richmond, Virginia

History, Military

The memorial lists the names of Virginians who made the supreme sacrifice and all of those who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf.