Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
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Historic front of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture from the corner of Arthur Ashe Blvd. and Kensington Ave.
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- 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
- Richmond, VA 23220
- (804) 340-1800
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About
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society—a private, non-profit organization. The historical society is the oldest cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the nation. For use in its state history museum and its renowned research library, the historical society cares for a collection of nearly nine million items representing the ever-evolving story of Virginia.
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
July
15
We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
July
16
The Lua Project: Los Appalachianos
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
July
16
Themed Thursdays
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
July
18
We The People Highlight Tour
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
July
21
Front Lawn Fun
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
July
22
Being Thomas Jefferson
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
July
25
Visit the Vault
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
July
30
Panel Discussion - We the People Interconnections: Immigration and Indigeneity
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
August
06
Virginia's Forgotten Founder: The World of Robert Carter Nicholas
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
August
07
First Fridays
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
August
08
Visit the Vault
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
August
14
We the People Restaurant Showcase
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
August
20
Our Freedom, Our Land: A Black Family's Story of Slavery, Liberty, and Survival
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
August
22
Visit the Vault
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
August
27
Book Launch and Panel Discussion - We the People: The World In Virginia
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
September
04
First Fridays
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
September
12
Visit the Vault
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
September
24
George Washington, Slavery, and America’s Historical Memory
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
September
26
Visit the Vault
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
October
02
First Fridays
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
October
10
Visit the Vault
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
October
24
Visit the Vault
Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)
November
21