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Safety and Social Protocols
General
- CDC Recommended Cleaning Procedures:
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- No Contact Services:
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Personal Protection
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Amenities
General
- Attraction Fee: Adults (19+ years old): $10 Senior (55+): $8 Student with ID (18-22): $8 Military with ID, Children (<18), Members: FREE
- Attraction Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
- Distance to Airport: 5 miles
- Handicapped Accessible:
- Hours (General Information): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
- Motorcoach Group Friendly:
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Parking:
- Free
- Parking Fee Information: Two hours of parking included with museum admission
- Wifi Access:
Restaurant
- # of Restaurants: 1
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- Restaurant Price Range: $
Parks and Recreation
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Park Features:
- Gardens
Accessibility
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Facilities
- Description We provide a "very Richmond" alternative for your private event. The Valentine is conveniently located in downtown Richmond and offers both indoor and outdoor accommodations. Make your wedding a historic event! Choose between indoor and outdoor areas, start and end times, a range of pricing, and caterers from our preferred list. We offer spaces appropriate for both ceremony and reception. We also are a wonderful location for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and engagement parties.
- Reception Capacity 150
- Space Notes Valentine Garden This is a great place to entertain a new client, mark a company anniversary or celebrate a family member’s recent accomplishment. Unwind after daytime conference meetings, entertain your guests under the stars and dine by candlelight. Gray Family Terrace An elegant, brick and blue stone outdoor space located on the south side of the museum building. The terrace can be tented and features vintage neon signs from Richmond businesses. Auditorium An excellent space for a working lunch, company board meeting or office party. Conference Room This space is useful for a small intimate lunch, planning meeting, small group retreat or retirement luncheon. It's perfect for a small business meeting with space for presentation projector. Facility Highlights Rent facility by the hour Non-profit rates available Scheduling Your Event All reservations must be complete a minimum of 30 days in advance of your event. Contact us to check the availability of your desired date, discuss your specific needs, fees, and any optional services. Call 804-649-0711 and ask for the Director of Operations. Contact one or more of our preferred caterers to receive information on estimated food/beverage costs. Decide upon the necessary start/end times of your event. We can then send to you a contract that secures the date and times of your event. Your reservation will be held for two weeks. Before two weeks have passed, sign your contract and return it with your non-refundable deposit. A deposit of 50% of the rental fee is required. If your contract and deposit are not returned after two weeks, your requested date will be released. Your remaining balance is due one month before your event date.
- Theatre Capacity 90
- Banquet Capacity 75
- Number of Rooms 4
- Classroom Capacity 75
Garden
- Banquet Capacity: 150
- Reception Capacity: 75
Stern Gallery/Conference Room
- Theater Capacity: 35
- Classroom Capacity: 30
- Banquet Capacity: 30
Gray Family Terrace
- Banquet Capacity: 60
- Reception Capacity: 120
Multi-Purpose Room
- Theater Capacity: 90
- Classroom Capacity: 60
- Banquet Capacity: 75
- Reception Capacity: 150
Events
July
17
Murals of Jackson Ward Walking Tour
July
18
Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery
July
19
Richmond and the Republic: Court End Walking Tour
The Valentine
July
23
Arts & Crafts Cool Down
The Valentine
July
24
Pride and Protest: Carytown Walking Tour
Byrd Theatre
July
25
Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery
July
26
America’s Founding Story: Church Hill Neighborhood Walking Tour
Patrick Henry Park
July
31
Richmond Women of the Gilded Age: Pay What You Will Walking Tour
Bolling Haxall House
August
01
Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery
August
02
Roots of Revolution: Shockoe Bottom Walking Tour
The First Freedom Center
August
07
Warehouse to High Rise: Scott’s Addition Walking Tour
1500 Roseneath Rd
August
08
Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery
August
09
Richmond and the Republic: Court End Walking Tour
The Valentine
August
14
Murals of Jackson Ward Walking Tour
325 N 2nd St
August
15
Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery
August
16
America’s Founding Story: Church Hill Neighborhood Walking Tour
Patrick Henry Park
August
21
Pride and Protest: Carytown Walking Tour
Byrd Theatre
August
22
Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery
August
23
Roots of Revolution: Shockoe Bottom Walking Tour
The First Freedom Center
August
27
Highland Park Walking & Talking Tour with Initiatives of Change
Meet in front of Firehouse 15 Restaurant
August
28
Aaron Burr Treason Trial Tour
John Marshall House
August
28
Richmond Women of the Gilded Age: Monroe Ward Walking Tour
Bolling Haxall House
August
29
Aaron Burr Treason Trial Tour
John Marshall House
August
29
Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery
August
30
America’s Founding Story: Church Hill Neighborhood Walking Tour
Patrick Henry Park
September
04
Warehouse to High Rise: Scott’s Addition Walking Tour
Tazza Kitchen Scott's Addition
September
05
History Hike on the Virginia Capital Trail
Great Shiplock Park
September
06
Spotlight Tour: Dissent in Court End with Christina Vida
The Valentine
September
11
Murals of Jackson Ward Walking Tour
325 N 2nd St
September
12
Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery
September
13
History Hounds Explore Scott’s Addition
Tazza Kitchen Scott's Addition
September
18
Pride and Protest: Carytown Neighborhood Walking Tour (Pay-What-You-Will)
Byrd Theatre
September
19
East End Bike Tour
Chimborazo Park
September
20
Roots of Revolution: Shockoe Bottom Walking Tour
The First Freedom Center
September
25
Richmond Women of the Gilded Age: Monroe Ward Walking Tour
Bolling Haxall House
September
26
Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery
September
27
