"In the Beginning, all America was Virginia."

William Byrd II

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Front Lawn Fun!

Wednesday, August 28

11:00am – 12:00pm

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Free (museum admission not included)

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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.

Oh, Shenandoah: Landscapes of Diversity

December 8 – October 20

Visit the exhibition "Oh, Shenandoah: Landscapes of Diversity"

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John Marshall: Hidden Hero of National Union

February 10 – September 15

John Marshall: Hidden Hero of National Union exhibition on display February 16, 2019 to September 29, 2019.

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The League of Wives: Vietnam's POW/MIA Advocates & Allies

March 2 – September 2

Featuring artifacts, photographs, and oral histories, The League of Wives illustrates the dramatic story of how the spouses of American servicemen bucked govern

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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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The Ashe '68 Virtual Reality Experience

June 22 – September 2

Discover an eight-minute VR experience that takes you into the moments before Arthur Ashe's historic win at the 1968 US Open.

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Woman using a VR viewing headset. Image courtesy of Ashe '68.

capABLE RVA

June 1 – September 15

In partnership with The Next Move Program, the VMHC is displaying portraits featuring remarkable and varied stories of individuals from the Richmond area as par

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