We hadn't intended to go here, but were glad we did. The staff were wonderful, the treasures many and well-displayed, & you can watch the restoration of the famous mural of the seasons of the Civil War.

Great museum - lots to learn - something for everyone. Plan to spend at least an hour and a half - it's very detailed and extensive.

A very,. very good presentation of the state's history and you'll have a well-spent 2 hours or so even if you could care less about Virginia's history. There's no admission charge, free parking, plenty of information about the exhibits and a nice shop.

The exhibits are very interesting but the lectures are where this museum shines. Take in all you can. Free admission. Nice gift shop for books.

History lover/student and this place is perfect for spending hours exploring the history of one of the greatest states in the country. There exhibits are well designed and very informative. My favorite aspect is the library, where their courteous and highly competent staff are eager to assist. Many old books and manuscripts that bring history to life.

This museum is better than what you might expect from an institution generally acting as a local booster in the past. There is a great deal of coverage of the many years of Virginia history with some interesting artifacts from the various eras, including many from the early part of the twentieth century, such as old cars and trolleys, which... More

I went on search for some family history and was expecting to find only a library. What an incredible fnd this was. Just fabulous and I didn't allot enough time for this trip. Anyone with school aged children would certainly want to bring them to this. But, we are seniors and were delighted at learning about this history of Virginia,... More

Richmond is underestimated. Richmond is never the place to tour. If you are not a history buff, Richmond might be boring to you. But you might surprise yourself, Richmond is truly rich in history. What Richmond has, Williamsburg does not have. If your destination is always Virginia Beach because of the beach and tan, I think you should know some... More

This place is great! In particular, the portion of the building that shows the progression of Virginia through history. I have been working in a 4th grade classroom in Virginia for the past few months and I was blown away by how awesome this would be for the kids to see. Everything I saw was either relevant to the Virginia... More