Arboretum, Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Park

Agecroft Hall, an historic 15th century Tudor manor house, was dismantled and rebuilt in 1926 on 23 acres of gardens and grounds overlooking the James River.

Archaeology, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

This organization of avocational and professional archaeologists is dedicated to the preservation of the past through volunteer activities and public education.

Culture, History

Art, Culture, History

Elegba Fokllore Society, Inc. is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization that offers a variety of services in cultural arts programming and communications. Providing educational opportunities through the arts, its purposes are to bring to communities a deeper understanding of the rich diversity of its own cultural traditions and to encourage participation in those traditions.Exhibitions of African World Art and artifacts, painting, sculpture, drawing, dolls, cards and crafts. Tours, art classes, other programs and events, performances, bus tours and workshops are available.

Culture, History, Specialized

The Fed Experience is a free educational museum brought to you by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Simulations and interactive exhibits take you on a journey that explores the power of your decisions on your quality of life, the impact of your choices on the economy, and the role of the Federal Reserve in the economy.

Cemetery, History

Hollywood is the oldest active cemetery in the Richmond area and is the final resting place for Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler, 25 Civil War generals and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

History, Library

The center is a museum in a classroom providing hands-on children's programming and exhibits on 17th century culture.

Aquarium, Arboretum, Botanical Garden, History, Historic House, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Zoo

A Gilded Age Estate in Richmond, Virginia
. Maymont House Museum
. 100-acre Estate & Park
. Italian & Japanese Gardens
. Arboretum
. Carriage Collection
. Nature Center
. Wildlife Exhibits
. Children's Farm

Step through the gates of Maymont and enter a world of timeless elegance and natural beauty. From 1893 to 1925, it was the home of railroad magnate James Dooley and his wife Sallie. Now a carefully preserved historic landmark, Maymont offers something for everyone - young and old alike.

Tour the Dooleys' opulent residence. Stroll winding walkways with views of panoramic parkland, formal gardens, magnificent century-old trees, and picturesque estate buildings.

History

Steam, passenger, freight, caboose equipment and other railroad artifacts are on display near the 1831 birthplace of Virginia railroad operations. Gift shop on premises.

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The mission of Preservation Virginia is to preserve, promote and serve as an advocate for the state’s irreplaceable historic places for cultural, economic and educational benefits of everyone.

History

Culture, History

Richmond's museum of Jewish history and culture. The site includes four exhibition galleries with a permanent exhibition "Commonwealth and Community-The Jewish Experience in Virginia"

History

Capitol Square Preservation Council in Richmond, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Executive Mansion is the oldest continually occupied governor’s residence built for that purpose in the United States. The Mansion serves as a home for Virginia's Governors, a place for public events and is also open at certain times for visitors. The current residents of the Executive Mansion are Governor Robert F. McDonnell and his family.

Art, Culture, History

Visit www.folkart.org, the site contains background information on the society, reprints 20 articles from the Folk Art Messenger, conference information, index, quarterly calendar of exhibitions in U.S. and abroad.

Culture, History, Historic House

The home, built by Chief Justice John Marshall in 1790, is an outstanding example of Federal architecture retaining many of its original features. It contains a rich collection of memorabilia and Marshall family objects.

Culture, History, Historic House, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Specialized

Maggie L. Walker was a progressive and talented African American and the first woman to found and be president of a chartered bank. The site includes a visitor center and her home, which is restored to its 1930s appearance with original family pieces.

History

Meadow Farm Museum in Richmond, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

History

Poe Foundation, Inc. in Richmond, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

History

Reynolds Gallery, Inc. in Richmond, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.