Event category: Museums &amp; Exhibits

Jun 4, 2026 @ 10:30 AM - Jun 4, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Play a variety of games from history and around the world. (Free)

428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard

Jun

Themed Thursdays

Explore international cultures through hands-on artmaking. Each week, create a craft inspired by traditional techniques and designs. ($)

428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard

Apr 22, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Apr 22, 2026 @ 01:00 PM

Pursuit of Liberty: New Insights into Prince Edward County’s School Desegregation Struggle

Dr. Brian Daugherity will discuss research related to school desegregation and the civil rights era in Prince Edward County, Virginia. ($)

428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard

Apr 18, 2026 @ 09:00 AM - Apr 18, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Agecroft Garden Show & Plant Sale

Agecroft Hall and Gardens

A day dedicated to plants. Browse and purchase plants from local growers, talk to horticulture experts, and more. (Free)

4305 Sulgrave Rd.

Apr 17, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Apr 17, 2026 @ 08:00 PM

Mad Hatter Preview Night

The Branch Museum of Design

Get a first look at the items featured in this year’s auction and spend the evening in conversation with the artists behind it. (Free)

2501 Monument Ave

Apr 17, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Apr 17, 2026 @ 08:00 PM

Mad Hatter Preview Night

The Branch Museum of Design

Get a first look at the items featured in this year’s Mad Hatter Art & Design Auction and spend the evening in conversation with the artists behind it. (Free)

The Branch Museum of Design at 2501 Monument Ave

May 28, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - May 28, 2026 @ 08:00 PM

Out of This Strife Will Come Freedom: Free People of Color & the Fight For Civil Rights in the Civil War Era

The American Civil War Museum

Dr. Warren Eugene Milteer, Jr. shows how free people of color sought to reshape the US into a place in which all Americans would enjoy freedom. ($)

480 Tredegar Street

May 26, 2026 @ 08:00 AM - May 26, 2026 @ 10:00 AM

Senior Science: Tataki-zomé (Flower Pounding)

Science Museum of Virginia

Meet on The Green and explore the Japanese botanical art technique of tataki-zomé, or flower pounding, in a hands-on workshop. (Free)

Science Museum of Virginia at 2500 W Broad St

May 10, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - May 10, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

Free Garden Admission on Mother’s Day

Agecroft Hall and Gardens

Spend a relaxing afternoon outside at Agecroft Hall! Wander through the gardens, spread out a blanket on the lawn, and enjoy a picnic with family and friends. (Free)

Agecroft Hall and Gardens at 4305 Sulgrave Road

May 13, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - May 13, 2026 @ 08:30 PM

Asian Americans in Hip Hop: From Immigration to Influence

In conjunction with the VMHC, the Virginia Hip-Hop Foundation will host a Culture Talk to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. ($)

Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard

May 9, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - May 9, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

7th Breakthrough Car Show

Pamplin Historical Park

Experience the sights and sounds of elegant autos from yesteryear to the technologically advanced super cars of today. (Free)

Pamplin Historical Park at 6955 Duncan Road