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101 Interstate Railroad Car
Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Specialized

101 Interstate Railroad Car in Big Stone Gap, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center
Williamsburg, Virginia

Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Nature Centers, Park, Specialized

The oldest institution in the country devoted exclusively to collecting, exhibiting, and researching American Folk Art.

Adam Thoroughgood House
Virginia Beach, Virginia

General, History, Historic House

Reopened in May 2011 after extensive restoration, the Adam Thoroughgood House has long been the subject of study and debate.

Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County
The Plains, Virginia

Culture, History

This museum and genealogical resource center is dedicated to the preservation and sharing of African American history and heritage.

Air and Power Museum of Hampton
Hampton, Virginia

History, Military

Air and Power Museum of Hampton in Hampton, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Alderman Library
Charlottesville, Virginia

Library

Alderman Library in Charlottesville, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Alexadria Black History Resource Center
Alexandria, Virginia

History

Alexadria Black History Resource Center in Alexandria, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Alexandria Black History Museum
Alexandria, Virginia

History

The ABHRC (formerly the Robinson Library) the African American community's first public library, presents lectures, programs and exhibits interpreting the legacy of African Americans in Alexandria

Alleghany Historical Society
Covington, Virginia

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Due to our relatively small personal collection, the Alleghany Historical Society relies heavily on the residents of the Alleghany Highlands to contribute to rotating exhibits. Donations relevant to our collection are always welcome! We also have traveling exhibts.

AMA Museum/Augusta Military Academy
Fort Defiance, Virginia

History, Military

The Augusta Military Academy Museum is located in the AMA Alumni House in Fort Defiance, Virginia. The museum sits among stately old trees and expansive lawns on the grounds of the now-closed military academy. Fort Defiance is located eight miles north of Staunton on U.S. Route 11, the historic Valley Pike.

The museum offers exhibits of uniforms and equipment, videos, literary works, artifacts and memorabilia from the 120 years of the Augusta Military Academy's operation.

1708 Gallery
Richmond, Virginia

Art

1708 Gallery in Richmond, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Abingdon Medical Museum
Abingdon, Virginia

General, History, Specialized

Abingdon Medical Museum was established by Dr Damian Sooklal in August of 2010, with the main goal of educating and informing the public about the history of medicine. By preserving medical artifacts and sharing them with the wider public, we hope to create a unique educational experience, and further enrich the cultural environment of the region.

Afro-American Historical Association
Midland, Virginia

Historical Society

Afro-American Historical Association in Midland, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Agecroft Hall
Richmond, Virginia

Arboretum, Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Park

Agecroft Hall, an historic 15th century Tudor manor house, was dismantled and rebuilt in 1926 on 23 acres of gardens and grounds overlooking the James River.

Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Charlottesville, Virginia

Historical Society, Library

This local history and genealogical library and museum offers a photograph collection, walking tours, local historical exhibits, lectures, an annual journal, and special programs.

Aldie Mill (Virginia Outdoor Foundation)
Aldie, Virginia

History, Military

Built by Charles Fenton Mercer in 1807 - 09, the Aldie Mill is located in the village of Aldie at the beginning of the historic Little River Turnpike. Aldie Mill is owned by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation and survives today as Virginia's only known mill powered by twin overshot water wheels.

Alexandria Archaeology Museum
Alexandria, Virginia

History

The museum seeks to preserve and study the tangible remains of our community's heritage for public enrichment and enjoyment. The artifacts in Alexandria Archaeology's collection span more than 10,000 years of human history and are from more than 180 sites in the area

Alexandria Waterfront Museum
Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria Waterfront Museum in Alexandria, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Allegheny Highlands Arts and Craft Center
Clifton Forge, Virginia

Art

The center offers changing exhibitions.

Amazement Square, The Rightmire Children's Museum
Lynchburg, Virginia

Art, Children's, Nature Centers, Science

At Amazement Square, Central Virginia's first multidisciplinary, hands-on children's museum, we believe that play is one of the most important ways children learn and grow! Climb, slide, and discover as you make your way through four floors of exciting, interactive exhibits, activities, and programs that explore global and regional topics, arts and humanities, and science and health-related themes. To allow people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to take advantage of the museum's unique learning opportunities, Amazement Square provides a variety of outreach events and offers a Sponsored Admission Program for undeserved youth to experience the museum at a free or reduced rate.

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Museum Trustee Association Spring Forum 2024

April 10 - 14, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia

Texas Association of Museums 2024 Lubock Annual Conference

April 14 - 17, 2024

Lubbock, Texas

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May 1 - 4, 2024

Worland, Wyoming

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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