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MacCallum More Museum and Gardens

Chase City, Virginia

Arboretum, Archaeology, Botanical Garden, Historic House

The gardens consist of a 5-acre organically maintained arboretum, herb, wildflower, and rose gardens, imported fountains and statuary. The museum houses an extensive permanent Native American artifact exhibit and rotating art shows.

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Manassas, Virginia

History, Historic House, Military, Park

The center serves as a museum, Stuart's Hill Center is operated by Manassas National Battlefield Park.

Matthews Living History Farm Museum

Galax, Virginia

Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park

The Matthews Living Farm Museum was formed to preserve the unique history of the Grayson County, Virginia region of Applachia.

The 1900 time period Museum preserves this heritage and fosters an understanding and appreciation of the resourceful and innovative people in this area of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Michie Tavern

Charlottesville, Virginia

History, Historic House

Established in 1784 by William Michie, the Tavern served as the social center of its community and accommodated travelers. Living history interprets 18th century life. Guests can dine on traditional fare, dance in the ballroom, tour the original tavern and visit the outbuildings now housing the Virginia Wine Museum and the Meadow Run Grist Mill.

Museum of Culpeper History

Culpeper, Virginia

Archaeology, Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Park, Science

Called a 'mini Smithsonian' by visitors, this community museum strives to become the 'best small community museum in Virginia.' Changing exhibits, fun hands-on interactives, great museum shop.

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

Richmond, Virginia

Culture, History, Historic House, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Specialized

Maggie L. Walker was a progressive and talented African American and the first woman to found and be president of a chartered bank. The site includes a visitor center and her home, which is restored to its 1930s appearance with original family pieces.

Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library

Lancaster, Virginia

History, Historic House

The Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library is in its 45th year serving the families and communities of Lancaster County and Virginia's Northern Neck.

Maymont

Richmond, Virginia

Aquarium, Arboretum, Botanical Garden, History, Historic House, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Zoo

A Gilded Age Estate in Richmond, Virginia
. Maymont House Museum
. 100-acre Estate & Park
. Italian & Japanese Gardens
. Arboretum
. Carriage Collection
. Nature Center
. Wildlife Exhibits
. Children's Farm

Step through the gates of Maymont and enter a world of timeless elegance and natural beauty. From 1893 to 1925, it was the home of railroad magnate James Dooley and his wife Sallie. Now a carefully preserved historic landmark, Maymont offers something for everyone - young and old alike.

Tour the Dooleys' opulent residence. Stroll winding walkways with views of panoramic parkland, formal gardens, magnificent century-old trees, and picturesque estate buildings.

Mount Fair Historic Farm Museum

Crozet, Virginia

History, Historic House

Mount Fair Historic Farm Museum in Crozet, 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.

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

Winchester, Virginia

Art, Culture, History, Historic House

Glen Burnie Historic House and Gardens opened to the public as a museum in 1997. In 2005, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) opened on the property. The MSV tells the story of the art, history, and culture of the Shenandoah Valley and anchors a regional history museum complex that also includes Glen Burnie Historic House and gardens.