Media Alert
November 7, 2023
Taylor Fuqua, Manager of PR & Marketing; tfuqua@VirginiaHistory.org; 804.342.9661

Richmond, Va. – The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) would like to honor the service and sacrifices of servicemen both past and present this Veterans Day.

On Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th, veterans and active-duty military can enjoy free access to the museum galleries, including the museum’s most recent exhibition Apollo: When We Went to the Moon. which is on view now through December 31, 2023.

Discover how manned space flight changed the course of human history through an interactive space phenomenon. Visitors can be transported to the Apollo 11 launch pad as part of an immersive audiovisual experience; touch a piece of the Moon; leave their “footprints” behind as they walk across a virtual lunar surface; and climb aboard a full-scale Apollo 17 lunar rover model to experience how astronauts got around on the moon. The VMHC has also partnered with NASA Langley’s Research Center in Hampton to present a special section of the exhibition that explores Virginia’s role in the history of the U.S. space program.

With a new generation of explorers preparing to return to the moon again with the Artemis Project, Apollo: When We Went to the Moon serves as a powerful reminder of the pioneering astronauts, scientists, engineers, and contractors who paved the way for a new journey in human space exploration.

To receive free admission on Veteran’s Day, active-duty military and veterans can simply check in at the guest services desk when they arrive with a valid ID. Tickets for other members of the family can be purchased in person at the museum or online at VirginiaHistory.org

Guests visiting the museum on Saturday, November 11th, during the time of the Richmond Marathon can easily access the VMHC by utilizing I-195 and either the Cary Street/Grove Avenue exit if traveling southbound, or the Patterson Avenue/Grove Avenue exit if traveling northbound and navigate towards the museum

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The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is the only institution dedicated to presenting the entire history of Virginia over time and across regions. Its nationally significant collection of more than 9 million objects, renowned research library, galleries and public programs demonstrate the centrality of Virginia to the narrative of the United States.

The VMHC is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society — a private, non-profit organization established in 1831. The historical society is the oldest cultural organization in Virginia and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the nation.