The largest living museum in the world is Colonial Williamsburg. Original 18th century homes and…read morebuildings (and many reconstructed) line blocks and blocks. There are taverns, a blacksmith, the governor's mansion, and more. With the tours and performances, you can spend the entire day here. You do need a ticket to go inside most of the buildings with the exception of the Bray School and a few others. However, it is free to wander through!

Walking around we came across this & figured why not check it out…read more U can grab tickets through their official site which is easier for the tours inside the building. This was nice, Informative it was a decent way to spend some time learning & checking out the history of this place.

I haven't been here in YEARS and definitely didn't appreciate it when I last was. Or maybe they…read morejust have better and more exhibits. Definitely worth exploring when you're looking for black history, especially in Richmond. Don't miss THE Woolworth luncheonette counter and booth where the Richmond 34 (VUU students) staged a sit-in. Very cool piece of history.

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.

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".

Very well maintained, interactive learning activities for kids are always a hit. Kids love it…read more I find that it gets pricier, with kids now paying, but it was still totally worth it from educational and fun point of view.

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

I did a solo visit while in town. The museum had a cute gift shop. They had pamphlets and an audio…read morewalk through available. It was nice to read the overwhelming amount of information they had available. It really helped paint a picture of Poe and his life. They also had a cute reading area with local artwork. Also had some furry friends that I got to stop and give many pats to. My favorite part was the garden/courtyard. It was nice to just sit in the sun and take it all in.

A friend and I visited last week. This is a small museum that tells the story of Poe's life and has…read moremany artifacts from his life. I really enjoyed learning about his life and especially seeing his monogrammed pocketwatch that was the inspiration of "The Tell-Tale Heart". It doesn't take too long to walk through the three buildings and garden, and is a great place to visit in Shockoe Bottom. The gift shop also has some cool items for sale.

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

Lovely evening and dinner at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts…read more Highly recommended their Wednesday Jazz evening and dinner at the restaurant.

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.