Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
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- 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
- Richmond, VA 23220
- (804) 358-4901

About
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture, headquartered in the Museum District in Richmond, is a history museum, research library, and educational facility all wrapped in one. The 184-year-old VHS features award-winning museum exhibitions about all kinds of Virginia-related topics. The Society is the only museum in the world with all of Virginia's history under one roof. The vast collections of the VHS includes 8 million manuscripts; 150,000 books; over 5,000 maps; 1,200 newspaper titles and 300 serials; more than 4,000 pieces of sheet music; more than 1,000 paintings; 200,000 photographs; and more than 25,000 museum objects including textiles, silver, furniture, weaponry, and more.
Safety and Social Protocols
General
- CDC Recommended Cleaning Procedures:
- Hand Wash/Sanitizer Stations:
- No Contact Services:
- Reduced Occupancy/Occupancy Limits:
- Social Distance Furniture Configurations:
- Social Distance Markings/Signage:
- Social Distancing Guidelines Enforced:
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Amenities
General
- Distance to Airport: 13 miles
- Handicapped Accessible:
- Hours (General Information): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily
- Motorcoach Group Friendly:
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Parking:
- Free
- Motorcoach
- Wifi Access:
Student Performance Venue
- Are performances held indoors, outdoors or both?: Both
- Audience Seating Capacity: 400
- Days and Times Performances are Held: Please contact the VMHC Manager of Special Events for more information. 804.342.9682 or events@VirginiaHistory.org.
- Days are Times that are Best for Performances: Weekends
- Do you offer A/V equipment?:
- If so, what kind?: Offers all A/V services and equipment for a fee.
- Maximum Number of Band Performers Sitting: 15
- Maximum Number of Band Performers Standing: 10
- Maximum Number of Choir Performers Sitting: 15
- Maximum Number of Choir Performers Standing: 20
Accessibility
- Accessible Washrooms:
- Designated Accessible Parking Spaces: 6
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Entrance Accessibility:
- Designated Entrance
- Nearest Public Bus Stop: 2 blocks
- Ride Share or Taxi:
- Services for Hearing Impairments:
Facilities
- Reception Capacity 600
- Theatre Capacity 488
- Banquet Capacity 200
- Number of Rooms 4
- Classroom Capacity 150
Halsey Lecture Room
- Theater Capacity: 300
- Classroom Capacity: 150
- Banquet Capacity: 200
- Reception Capacity: 600
Robins Conference Room
- Banquet Capacity: 24
- Reception Capacity: 21
Robins Forum
- Theater Capacity: 488
Weinstein Classroom
- Theater Capacity: 68
- Classroom Capacity: 40
Halsy Lecture Hall
- Theater Capacity: 250
- Classroom Capacity: 150
- Banquet Capacity: 150
- Reception Capacity: 300
Robins Conference Room
- Banquet Capacity: 24
- Reception Capacity: 21
Robins Forum
- Theater Capacity: 488
Weinstein Classroom
- Theater Capacity: 68
- Classroom Capacity: 40
Events

A Soldier's Life: A Black Woman's Rise from Army Brat to Six Triple Eight Champion
Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Mother's Day!
Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Memorial Day!
Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Farm to Table Bus Tour
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Vault Tour
Virginia Museum of History & Culture