Facility Information

We are conveniently located at the corner of Kensington Avenue and N Arthur Ashe Boulevard in Richmond’s Museum District, with parking lot entrance on Kensington Avenue. We are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. View a complete list of Guest Rules & Regulations.

Hours

• Galleries and Museum Shop: open daily, 10 am–5 pm
• Library: open by appointment only
• All facilities are closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day 

Please note, as we open with COVID-19 guidelines, advanced purchase of timed-entry tickets is required and groups/parties of 10 or more are not currently permitted. New protocols have been informed by health officials to provide a safe experience. 

To make an appointment in the Library, please call 804.342.9677 or email Library staff at reference@virginiahistory.org.

Admission

• FREE for members and student groups
• Adults: $10
• Seniors (65+): $8
• Youth (6 – 17): $5
• Adult Groups (10 or more): not currently available*
• Active Military and Veterans: $8

As part of the national program, Museums for All, guests who present their SNAP or WIC EBT card or show the EBT app on
their phone will receive free admission to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

Purchase your tickets in advance.

Suggested admission includes access to all (including special) exhibitions, library, and museum shop. Additional fees may apply to special events and programs.  

Photography Policy

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture encourages non-flash and video photography for personal use unless otherwise specifically prohibited. For the safety of our visitors and collections, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited. Please note that photography is frequently taken at the Museum for marketing purposes. If you do not wish to appear in these images, please notify Guest Services upon arrival.

Members of the media seeking the opportunity to film within exhibitions space must clear their requests with the Manager of Public Relations and Marketing.