Year Established: 1892
Categories: Museums, Travel Services & Vacation Planning, Music Venues
Services: Research Library/Archives, Exhibitions, Guided Tours, Custom Tours, Education Programs, Facility Rentals, Special Events, National Historic Landmark

Payment Options: American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, MasterCard, Traveler's Check, Visa
Brands: Valentine Museum, The Valentine, The Valentine First Freedom Center, Music in the Garden, Richmond History Tours, Richmond History Makers, Court End Christmas
Languages: American English

Regular Hours

Sunday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Add'l Hours Info: Closed on Mondays except Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Research appointments are accepted by request.

The Valentine has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond’s 400-year history for over a century. Located in the heart of historic downtown, the Valentine is a place for residents and tourists to discover the diverse stories that tell the broader history of this important region. A comprehensive program of exhibitions, tours, special events, research opportunities, school programs and other public programs engage the broadest audience in an ongoing dialogue about the significance and relevance of the city's history. Admission includes 2 hours of parking, a guided tour of the 1812 Wickham House, access to all exhibition galleries and a self-guided tour of the Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio.