Holiday Historic Makers Market
Celebrate the holiday season at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s Holiday Makers Market. Inspired by the VMHC’s signature VA250th exhibition, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation, this market will feature talented artists, artisans, and specialty vendors from across Virginia and the wider mid-Atlantic region, offering one-of-a-kind goods with both modern and historic inspiration, perfect for holiday gifting. Shoppers will also enjoy live demonstrations of crafts and trades. Friday Evening Market with December’s First Friday: Kick off the season with a festive evening at the VMHC! From 5:00 to 8:00 pm, shop the market while enjoying free museum admission, live music, food trucks, seasonal drink specials in the café, and family activities like crafts and a face painter! Saturday Market: Return Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to browse vendor booths throughout the museum’s first floor! Access to the market is free, but while you’re here, check out the museum’s exhibitions, including Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation.
Event Cost: Free
Dec 6, 2025 from 10:00 AM to Dec 6, 2025 @ 05:00 PM
Organizer
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.
Venue
428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220