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Event category: Museums & Exhibits

23
Jan
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Jan
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23
Jan
Jan 23, 2026 @ 05:00 PM - Jan 23, 2026 @ 08:00 PM

Science After Darrrrrk

Science Museum of Virginia
This swashbuckling look at STEM through the eyes and ears of buccaneers is full of interactive adventures for guests of all ages. ($)
Science Museum of Virginia at 2500 W Broad Street
09
Apr
09
Apr
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11
Apr
Apr 9, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Apr 11, 2026 @ 07:00 PM

The Premiere of Expanding Freedom

The Shockoe Institute is excited to announce that Expanding Freedom, the inaugural exhibit. (Free)
Main Street Station at 1500 E Main St
17
Jan
17
Jan
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22
Mar
Jan 17, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Mar 22, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

Undeniable: The Designs of Christian Siriano and Ashley Longshore

The Branch Museum of Design
Pairs high fashion and pop art in an immersive exhibition. ($)
The Branch Museum of Design at 2501 Monument Avenue
07
Feb
07
Feb
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07
Feb
Feb 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Feb 7, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Living History – The American War for Independence

Hanover Tavern Foundation
On the grounds of Hanover Tavern, come see how revolutionary war militiamen from Hanover County lived and trained in early 1776. (Free)
Hanover Tavern at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road
22
Jan
22
Jan
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22
Jan
Jan 22, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Jan 22, 2026 @ 07:15 PM

In-Person Book Talk: After the Fire with Nelson Lankford

The American Civil War Museum
Explore Richmond’s rebirth after the 1865 fire in After the Fire with Dr. Nelson Lankford in this compelling look at a city reshaped by war. ($)
The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar at 480 Tredegar Street
02
Feb
02
Feb
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02
Feb
Feb 2, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Feb 2, 2026 @ 12:45 PM

Lunch & Learn: Voices of Abolition

The American Civil War Museum
Learn about the Black abolitionists whose efforts shaped the movement. ($)
The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar at 480 Tredegar Street
12
Jan
12
Jan
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12
Jan
Jan 12, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Jan 12, 2026 @ 12:45 PM

Lunch & Learn: Love in Lynchburg—Where North Met South

The American Civil War Museum
Uncover the unlikely story of a Quaker woman, a Virginia slaveholder, and a marriage tested by war. ($)
The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar at 480 Tredegar Street
13
Feb
13
Feb
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15
Feb
Feb 13, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Feb 15, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Relationships Forged in War Symposium

The American Civil War Museum
Explore the human connections shaped by the Civil War—plus new customizable weekend experiences, tours, and events. ($)
The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar at 480 Tredegar Street
11
Feb
11
Feb
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11
Feb
Feb 11, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Feb 11, 2026 @ 09:00 PM

Defiant Spirits: John Dabney

Virginia Museum of History & Culture
The history of cocktails is on tap at this event that explores the life and legacy of mixologist and restauranteur John Dabney. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
07
Feb
07
Feb
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07
Feb
Feb 7, 2026 @ 10:30 AM - Feb 7, 2026 @ 11:00 AM

Un/Bound Exhibition Highlight Tour

A thirty minute Black History Month Highlight Tour focusing on Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865 every Sat. in February. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
07
Nov
07
Nov
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11
Jan
Nov 7, 2025 @ 09:00 AM - Jan 11, 2026 @ 09:00 PM

A Dream Outside My Body

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond
An exhibition investigating how connection and shared space influence the work of 10 contemporary artists. (Free)
Visual Arts Center of Richmond at 1812 West Main Street

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