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Hours

Galleries, Café, and Museum Store

Open daily, 10 am-5 pm 
 •Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day

Join us for First Fridays, 5-8 pm, with free gallery admission, live music, food trucks, & more! 

Research Library

Open Mon.-Fri., 2nd & 4th Sat., 10 am-5 pm
 •See Library page for details about holiday closures
 
Please view Events Calendar for ongoing virtual & in-person programming.

Location

Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23220

Paid parking is available behind the VMHC, with an entrance from Kensington Avenue and an entrance opposite the VMFA parking garage (from N Sheppard St. or Stuart Ave).

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Admission

Adults: $12
Seniors (65+) / Educators / Students / Active Military & Veterans: $10
Youth (6 - 17): $8
Children 5 & under: Free
Adult Groups (10 or more): $10 per person
Free for VMHC Members & Student Groups
Free for EBT/SNAP Cardholders

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Event & Program Tickets

Join us for a wide variety of events and programs, including lectures, curator talks, festivals, classes, student and family programming, and more.

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Visit the Research Library

Our unrivaled collection of primary and secondary sources, including published works, family papers, manuscripts, rare books, and more is open to all researchers free of charge.

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Shop Virginia History

The Museum Store is available to browse online and shop daily in person from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Museum Store features books, gourmet goods, home decor, toys, art, apparel, accessories, and more. 

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Cozy Up in the Café

The Museum Café is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and features coffee from Virginia-based vendors, tea, and espresso beverages; wraps, sandwiches, and salads; baked goods; and wine and Virginia beer that can be enjoyed in a cozy indoor atmosphere or al fresco on the patio.

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Facility Information

We are located at the corner of Kensington Avenue and N Arthur Ashe Boulevard in Richmond’s Museum District.

View the Gallery Guide.

Before you visit, please view a complete list of Guest Rules & Regulations.

The Museum is committed to accessibility and inclusive experiences for all our guests. Learn more.

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Parking Information

Paid parking is available behind the VMHC, with entrances from Kensington Avenue and opposite the VMFA parking garage (from N Sheppard St. or Stuart Ave). The parking lot is open 24/7. Please note: parking is at own risk. Learn more about parking regulations.

Parking is always free for VMHC Members! Non-member parking fees are $5 for four hours and $1 every hour thereafter. (Not a member yet? Join today.)

  Member Parking Instructions:

•To enter the lot, please scan the barcode on your membership card. If you do not have your membership card, it has expired, or does not scan, take a ticket from the machine when you enter. A Guest Associate will be happy to validate your parking for the day and have a new card sent to you if necessary.

•To exit the lot, scan your membership card or validated ticket. If you have trouble exiting, press the “call” button and an associate will assist you remotely.

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Imagine Virginia

Begin your visit to the VMHC in the Lettie Pate Evans Orientation Theater with "Imagine Virginia," a 17-minute film highlighting indelible moments and scenes in Virginia’s history. Using voices, imagery, music, sound design, and theatrical effects, this special film explores the natural and socioeconomic forces that converged in Virginia, shaping the Commonwealth’s history and culture and providing an introduction to details of Virginia's story told throughout the museum's spaces. 

The film shows every 20 minutes during regular operating hours, requires no reservation, and is included with your museum admission ticket.

Book A Group Tour

For groups of 10 or more, schedule a guided tour with a museum educator or select a self-guided tour to view the museum at your own pace.

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Book a Field Trip

School groups love to experience the museum in person. Our education staff hosts students from elementary through high school with age appropriate tours. 

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Book a Virtual Program

Our award-winning virtual programs provide the opportunity to experience a museum educator-led program from any distance.

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Host an Event at the VMHC or Virginia House

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture and its sister property Virginia House offer a variety of unique spaces for meetings, conferences, ceremonies, receptions, and other special events. Our events team will work with you to find the right combination of indoor or outdoor locations across these properties to suit events of almost any size. 

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ACCESSIBILITY

The Museum is committed to accessibility and inclusive experiences for all our guests. 

  • VisitAble Advocate Certification: The VMHC has been certified as by DEI+ education program VisitAble for enhancing accessibility and disability inclusion. Learn more. 
     
  • Mobility: Our building is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Wheelchairs and other manually operated mobility devices are available.
     
  • Museums for All: As a proud member of the Museums for All national initiative to make quality museum learning experiences available to everyone, the VMHC offers free admission for low-income families. Guests who present their SNAP or WIC Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card at the Guest Services will receive free admission.
     
  • Autism Friendly Community: The VMHC has completed training with the Autism Society for Central Virginia (ASCV) to be designated as an Autism Friendly Community. Learn more.
     
  • Sensory Concerns: The Virginia Museum of History & Culture has partnered with the Autism Society of Central Virginia to provide staff with training. To help make the experience of exploring the VMHC accessible and enjoyable for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder or sensory concerns, guests can check out noise-canceling headphones and fidget toys to use during their visit. These items can be checked out for free from the Guest Services desk. Guests who would like to check out headphones or fidgets need to leave a form of ID, which will be returned once the item is returned to the Guest Services desk.  
    • Visiting the museum? Check out our Pre-Visit Social Story and Gallery Guide to prepare for your visit. You can also explore the Current Exhibitions page to see specific details about each gallery and explore 360 views of the spaces. Return Visit Voucher: If you find the museum too overwhelming and need to leave within 30 minutes after entering the museum, please stop by the Guest Services desk to receive a voucher to try again on another day.
       
  • Website Accessibility: The VMHC is committed to maintaining and enhancing our website accessibility for as many users as possible, regardless of technology or ability. We are adhering to standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Our website accessibility features include: 
    • Using alternative text for images and non-text elements
    • Cross-browser compatibility
    • Responsive design
    • Multi-language webpage translation via Google Translate
    • The use of headers to aid legibility
    • Having separate audio files for videos
    • Adding closed captioning on videos (in progress)