Event category: Museums & Exhibits

21
Mar
21
Mar
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21
Mar
Mar 21, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Mar 21, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Maymont Mansion Open House & Garden Party

Celebrate the reopening of the Mansion after a two-year restoration project. Enjoy tours of the mansion and live entertainment and games on the lawn. (Free)
Maymont at 1700 Hampton St
23
Oct
23
Oct
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05
May
Oct 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - May 5, 2026 @ 06:00 PM

Monet: The Immersive Experience

An immersive 360° digital art exhibition with light, sound, VR, and interactive art for all ages. ($)
Exhibition Hub: Monet at 12151 W Broad St
01
Mar
01
Mar
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01
Mar
Mar 1, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Mar 1, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

Free Admission Day for Dissent

Explore the newest exhibition, Dissent! Liberty & Loyalty in Early Virginia, with free admission all day. (Free)
The Valentine at 1015 E Clay Street
12
Apr
12
Apr
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12
Apr
Apr 12, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Apr 12, 2026 @ 07:00 PM

Latinx Fashion Show

Join Latinx Fashion Show (LFS) Virginia Commonwealth University for their annual fashion show, a spring showcase celebrating Latinx designers. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
14
Mar
14
Mar
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14
Mar
Mar 14, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Mar 14, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

K9 Veterans Day Memorial Dog Walk

Activities include a 0.9K Dog Walk with stops along the way to learn about Military Service Dogs throughout history and a dog caricature portrait artist. (Free)
Virginia War Memorial at 621 South Belvidere St
12
Apr
12
Apr
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12
Apr
Apr 12, 2026 @ 04:00 PM - Apr 12, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

Latinx Fashion Show

Join Latinx Fashion Show (LFS) Virginia Commonwealth University for their annual fashion show, a spring showcase celebrating Latinx designers. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
17
Apr
17
Apr
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17
Apr
Apr 17, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 17, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Homeschool History Day at Bacon’s Castle

Bring your students for a fun learning day. Participate in activities and programs on history and STEM subjects. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail
26
Mar
26
Mar
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26
Mar
Mar 26, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Mar 26, 2026 @ 01:00 PM

Seeking Justice: The Long Legal Struggle of an Enslaved Virginia Family

Author Daniel Thorp will tell the story behind Unis v. Charlton’s Administrator, one of the most extensive freedom suits in American history. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
17
Apr
17
Apr
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19
Apr
Apr 17, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Apr 19, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Bacon’s Castle Garden Tours

Tour the gardens of the oldest brick house in Virginia. Learn about the historical significance of the plants growing there. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail
17
Apr
17
Apr
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19
Apr
Apr 17, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 19, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Bird Watching at Cape Henry Lighthouse

A guided bird watching and learn all about the birds that call Cape Henry home. (Free)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
11
Apr
11
Apr
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11
Apr
Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 11, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Scotchtown’s 5th Annual Fiber Festival

Celebrate Spring at the annual festival with a dedicated children's area featuring arts and crafts, games, and inflatable maze. ($)
Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown at 16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam
04
Apr
04
Apr
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04
Apr
Apr 4, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 4, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Stories by the Sea

A unique story time experience overlooking the ocean, stay for a craft that relates to the story. (Free)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story