Virginia Museum of History & Culture
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture was founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical Society. The oldest museum in Virginia and one of the oldest in the United States, the VMHC has devoted nearly two centuries to collecting and preserving the artifacts of our past to share the far-reaching history of the Commonwealth of Virginia with the world. Today, this nationally respected museum and research organization cares for a renowned history collection totaling more than nine million items and engages hundreds of thousands of Virginians and other guests annually.
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02
Apr
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02
Apr
Apr 2, 2026 @ 06:30 PM - Apr 2, 2026 @ 08:00 PM
Becoming Citizens Community Resource Fair
As part of the Becoming Citizens course, the VMHC is hosting a Community Resource Fair to kick off the Spring series of classes.
(Free)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
01
May
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01
May
May 1, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - May 1, 2026 @ 05:00 PM
Spring Homeschool Open House
A day of free homeschool admission, crafts, and games themed around the newest temporary exhibition, We the People: The World in Our Commonwealth.
(Free)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
21
May
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21
May
May 21, 2026 @ 06:30 PM - May 21, 2026 @ 08:00 PM
Headwaters Down: Tidal River
Following five friends traveling on the water, Tidal River tells the story of the final 110 miles of the James, stretching from Richmond to the Chesapeake Bay.
(Free)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
25
Mar
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25
Mar
Mar 25, 2026 @ 06:30 PM - Mar 25, 2026 @ 08:00 PM
Against The Current: Life on the Eastern Shore
A documentary screening and talkback at how residents of Virginia’s Eastern Shore are subject to rising sea waters.
(Free)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
14
Jun
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14
Jun
Jun 14, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Jun 14, 2026 @ 04:00 PM
Richmond SailFest
Kicking off Central Virginia’s countdown to America’s 250th anniversary, Richmond will host several impressive tall ships with dockside entertainment and concessions.
(Free)
Dock Street Park & Intermediate Terminal
at Dock Street Park & Intermediate Terminal
21
Mar
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07
Sep
Mar 21, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Sep 7, 2026 @ 05:00 PM
We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth
This exhibition explores the many people who, over centuries, have made Virginia the unique place it is in America and in the world.
($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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