Very cool historic site that has much more to offer than I was able to enjoy in a day. I'm not a…read morehuge historian, but it was quite remarkable to see the part of the country that has been preserved and restored to match the original colonies. We got to see a barrel being made, a cannon being fired (dry fired), a court session, and lots of buildings and other historical items. The person I was with has been here a few times and said they have options to stay on site and also there are several very good places to eat. Would be a great place for the family or yourself if you want a piece of Americas history.

From a historical perspective, this is a great place to visit. (5 Star) But I would have to say I…read morewas very disappointed in the visitor center. There's a lot of space and opportunity and they really miss the mark providing no real historical experience within the center itself. The outside structure of the visitor center is a C at Best. Gutters are falling off flashing is missing tiles need to be replaced. It's very tired compared to the visitor center down at Jamestown. I was disappointed that the plantation exhibit along the walkway looks to be overgrown and not often for public viewing. It used to be such a great experience to show what life was like for slaves and owners. The colonial town and structures were great to visit, but even several of those structures need more care... gardens and landscaping are mostly weeds and unkept. I would've thought the location would be in pristine condition. Getting ready to celebrate 250 years. (2 Star)

One of the first places that I came to see after moving into the area was this black history museum…read moreand culture and I have to say it was nice to see the history in Richmond and learn things I didn't know before. One of my favorite parts of the museum is the timeline wall that they have in the hallway downstairs, you can see how history is repeating itself, and some history is not as long ago as we may feel. Very eye-opening experience, something I think everyone should go check out, especially the younger generation.

Wonderful gem of a museum in Jackson Ward that had a special exhibit featuring Arthur Ashe. Very…read morewell curated and the staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The building itself has alot of history behind it, and the other exhibits were also well done.

They offer different classes year round for all ages and levels - adults, teens/youth, beginners,…read moreadvanced - for a very reasonable fee. Drawing, painting, ceramics, carving, leatherworking, dyeing, jewelry making, and photography are some of their classes. I learned a lot from the two classes I took during winter. The galleries showcase art of different artists including students here. Rating 5/5. This weekend, I saw a show at the theater (8-Track: The Sounds of the '70s) which has ~350 seating capacity. The audio in the theater was not the best so it affected the experience. Nevertheless, the expectations should be tempered especially given the ticket price. Rating 4/5

I was in town and saw the gallery opening advertised on their digital sign. It was a free event…read morewith snacks and a cash bar. The building was large and beautifully laid out. Art was everywhere and some of the artists were their to meet and mingle with! It was also great learning about the programs and classes going on here. Everyone was so friendly and it seemed like a great community!

We visited Jamestown Settlement on Aug 14, 2025. It had free parking, which was a plus. From where…read morewe parked, we crossed the zebra crossing and walked through Quadricentennial Plaza to get to the museum. Erected in 2007 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, the Quadricentennial Plaza's dual files of state flags was remarkable. When looking from the north side - facing the trio masts with the United States flag in the middle - the state flags were arranged in order of ratification starting from the right file with the flag of Delaware, moving state by state to the south side, then making a U-turn and continue on in the other file (with the flag of Michigan), and arriving back to the north side with the final state flag (Hawaii). A plague at the base of each mast briefly described the state's founding. A photo is included showing that of the Tar Heel state. Jamestown Settlement should not be confused with Historic Jamestowne (spelled with an extra "e"). The former is a museum located in Williamsburg while the latter is an archeological site located in Jamestown. When we arrived at Jamestown Settlement at 11:20am, the sky was cloudy; by 2:25pm, it was sunny and clear. The museum had a wide facade. When seen from an aerial view, it is shaped like an obtuse angle. Even through we went during the summer vacation, it wasn't crowded that day. If you're not interested in attending the museum, there plenty of benches to hang out by the lawn area. The first thing we did after purchasing the tickets was to watch a movie. We went to the rotunda (amazing ceiling view), and followed the directions to Gallery Theater where we saw "1607: A Nation Takes Root". This docudrama traces the founding of Jamestown from the point of view of the colonists, the Powhatans and the Africans, with the colonists being the main protagonists (no-brainer). If I had known that the film was already available on YouTube, I'd have skipped it altogether. After the film was over, we proceeded down Great Hall to the Galleries. There were three entrances to the Galleries. We took the first one cloest to the rotunda, called the "Before Jamestown" section. Before Jamestown, life was peaceful for the Africans and the Powhatans as shown by their life-sized dioramas. Then came the stars of the Galleries: British colonists. The layout and decor for their exhibits evoked a colonial marketplace. It included a partial model of a ship. The "1607" doorway to the right of "The Virginia Company of London" exhibit led to more exhibits. More Powhatans, including one devoted to Pocahontas. In addition, there were exhibits about women's contributions during the early years of Jamestown. "From Africa to Virginia" was a particularly interesting treat. In front of visitors were artifacts and written displays, behind them was a long, large screen showing clips of Africans' encounter with the colonists and the subsequent development of the slave trade. Next were additional colonist exhibits. They weren't as impressive as what came next: recreated homes from that time period (early to mid 1600s). Some of them were colonist dwellings and some slave dwellings. Hard to tell which was which as they all looked similar. At one of the homes, a video clip - played periodically on an exterior wall - showed a slave describing what life was like back then. He seemed happy, like Song of the South's Uncle Remus happy. Across from that home was a doorway leading to Great Hall. By the doorway were written displays encouraging visitors to "Turn Legacy Into Action". To the left of the doorway was an exit that led outside to the gazebo and an area called the Mall. The Mall had a walkway surrounding a larger lawn. At the end of the lawn towards the gazebo was the Commemoration Tower. Review continues in the attached image. More photos and videos can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@1Somber. Look for the playlist "2025-3: Jamestown Settlement Museum".

We had time before check in so my family came to the museum. We only had time for the inside, but…read moreit was well worth it. The museum is large but well organized. They have really cool artifacts, and they space items out so you can really appreciate them. The temporary exhibit about Ming China was really neat. We ran out of time to see the outdoor exhibits, but we would come back to see that part.

A very nice museum that covers not only Fredericksburg's history but also African American and…read moreAmerican history from the Civil War to today. It's a very informative and well-curated museum.

This museum is free…read more Disappointed exhibit not much about civil war and development about this area. I was expecting more information about the battlefield history since we have so many places in this areas were Civil war battlefields. Half of this museum about slavery, LGBT.

This venue is not only out of the way, but it wasn't even listed on Yelp until I asked Yelp to do…read moreso. Air-conditioned and very spacious, I was able to locate it despite the poor signage and weird entrance. Went there for a business expo...which was a nicely spent 2 hours on a Saturday morning.

From the owner: The Waldorf Culture Center -is the perfect location to host your next event from 10 to 300 peoples.read more

Great staff and friendly cats! This place has more to see than I originally thought! Great place to…read moreget photos which I'll include a few. They had a fun and interesting selection of souvenirs too. I feel like history nuts would like this place on top of those Poe fans. There's some rich history here with old timey furniture and other unique items. Deff worth a visit.

I've been to the Poe museum in Philadelphia (which is a National Park) this one felt like it had…read moremore character and the whole atmosphere was wonderful!! The cats roaming the grounds made everything better! I visited alone and enjoyed being able to sit and soak up the peaceful atmosphere.

I love visiting museums but the Chihuly Piece what's one…read moreof the main draws for me. It's hard to believe that general admission is free because the museum rivals many larger art museums that I visited. The collection is incredibly diverse The galleries are spacious and well what organized and never felt overly crowded. I especially enjoyed the sculpture garden which is peaceful and beautiful and a perfect spot to take a break people were working studying just enjoying being here

Bigger and better than expected. Wish I had more than 2 hours to visit…read more Free admission and I will be back.

This venue space is very big with a nice size parking lot for guests. There's a industrial kitchen…read morearea, large floor that can fit a lot of tables, nice size bathrooms, and a seated entryway. I heard the venue rental is expensive. Im not sure what's included with rental as I was just a vendor at a wedding, but I did see tables and chairs in this couples package. The nicest feature is a huge chandelier in the center of the room. There is also a big stage too behind a curtain. Overall, the venue was nice, it could use an update on some things ex. Carpeting. Lobby furniture. In my opinion it foesnt match the elegance of the chandelier.