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Visit the VHS

Street address
428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220
• Directions and maps

Mailing address
P.O. Box 7311, Richmond, VA 23221-0311

Telephone
804.358.4901 | Staff directory

Hours
New hours beginning January 2009: Tuesday–Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm (museum galleries and shop open; library closed)
Galleries are handicapped accessible

Exhibitions and events
• Current exhibitions
• Calendar of events

Days closed
Easter Sunday (March 23)
Independence Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
Christmas Eve (December 24)
Christmas Day (December 25)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
New Year's Day (January 1)

Admission
$5.00 Adults
$4.00 Seniors ($2.00 on Tuesdays for museum galleries only)
$3.00 Students
Free to Children under 18
Free to members
Free on Sundays

Joint ticket with Virginia House
$6.00 Adults
$5.00 Seniors
$4.00 Students
Free to Children under 18

Parking
Free parking in the VHS lot behind the museum

Rental facilities
Gather your group at the Virginia Historical Society. More information

Nearby attractions
The Virginia Historical Society is located in the Museum District, West of the Boulevard, near Richmond's historic Fan District. Richmond's most popular museums are conveniently located within minutes of each other on the Boulevard. Travel this cultural corridor and experience the area's premier gardens, history, art galleries, interactive science and technology exhibits, programs, special events, and shops. Links to area museums