Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
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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