"In the Beginning, all America was Virginia."

William Byrd II

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Sensory-Friendly Morning

Saturday, February 22

9:00am – 11:00am

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FREE

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Immerse yourself in Virginia's history by visiting one of our exhibitions.

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Exhibitions

Family in the Story of Virginia exhibition

Explore The Story of Virginia

Landscapes of Virginia shows how the geography of Virginia has shaped the history of the state and the nation.

Start your journey today through the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s exciting and award-winning exhibitions!

Our signature exhibition, The Story of Virginia, features more than 500 artifacts and covers 16,000 years of Virginia history from prehistoric times to the present. Along with rotating temporary exhibitions, you will be able to see our other long-term exhibitions, including Landscapes of Virginia, The Memorial Military Murals by Charles Hoffbauer, and Silver in Virginia during your visit.

Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality

June 22 – March 29

"Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality" will examine the long history of black Americans in North America as they have fought for freed

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Agents of Change: Female Activism in Virginia from Women’s Suffrage to Today

March 8 – September 27

Organized in conjunction with the statewide Women’s Suffrage Centennial, this exhibition featuring artifacts from the museum’s vast collections and new acquisit

Find out more about Agents of Change: Female Activism in Virginia from Women’s Suffrage to Today