Best places: History museums in Henrico County

Discover the best places in Henrico County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 29 places from History museum category.

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Frontier Culture Museum
Museum
Self-guided tours of Colonial farms including a costumed staff, typical buildings, crops & animals.
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Museum
Museum & plantation home showcasing 18th-century art, a mini-house collection & regional history.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center
History museum
301-acre living history museum portraying life in the 18th century with 40+ landmark sites & tours.
4.60 (8.5K reviews)
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Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters
History museum
Guided tours through the artifact-filled house where the Civil War general worked in 1861 & 1862.
4.80 (252 reviews)
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VMI Museum
History museum
Museum dedicated to the history & heritage of the VMI & notable alumni, with cadet-guided tours.
4.80 (249 reviews)
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Virginia Air & Space Science Center
Visitor center
Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
4.50 (2.2K reviews)
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Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
Museum
Snug museum with exhibits & artifacts devoted to African-American history plus a gift shop & more.
4.60 (530 reviews)
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American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar
History museum
History museum exploring the Civil War from 3 perspectives: North, South & African-American.
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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Palace Green
History museum
👍👍 Very beautiful walking these streets
4.80 (177 reviews)
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Dewitt Wallace Decorative Art Museum
Museum
Historic home-decor museum with a huge collection of antique furniture, ceramics & portraits.
4.80 (166 reviews)
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Echoes, the Manassas Museum Store
Gift shop
Store of the Manassas Museum, carrying gifts, Civil War collectibles, local crafts & souvenirs.
4.60 (247 reviews)
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White House of the Confederacy
War museum
The largest Confederate collection, interpretive exhibits & tours of the Confederate White House.
4.40 (836 reviews)
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Mary Washington House
Historical place museum
This white-frame house was purchased by George Washington in 1772 for his mother, Mary.
4.60 (215 reviews)
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Ferry Plantation House
Local history museum
Museum in a historic 1830 brick manor house beside the river, plus paranormal tours.
4.70 (155 reviews)
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Alexandria Black History Museum
Museum
Local history museum housed in a 1940 building important in the civil rights movement.
4.80 (124 reviews)
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The Thoroughgood House
History museum
Tours of this circa 1719 cottage, one of the state's oldest, offer a glimpse into colonial life.
4.60 (197 reviews)
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Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Museum
A 1913 neoclassical building houses a research library & expansive collection of Virginia artifacts.
4.50 (250 reviews)
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Rising Sun Tavern Museum
History museum
Tavern built by George Washington's brother is restored with much original woodwork & offers tours.
4.70 (138 reviews)
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The Valentine
Museum
Circa-1812 landmark house turned museum with exhibits & artifacts exploring Richmond's history.
4.40 (357 reviews)
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Gadsby's Tavern Museum
History museum
Historic tavern serving Traditional American fare while Colonial actors & musicians perform.
4.40 (292 reviews)
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