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Valentine Richmond History Center

Richmond, Virginia

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

Formerly known as the Valentine Museum, the Valentine Richmond History Center is the only organization dedicated to documenting Richmond's dynamic history and is playing a key role in revitalizing downtown Richmond.

Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc.

Roanoke, Virginia

History, Military, Science, Specialized

Designated the Official Transportation Museum for the Commonwealth in 1984, the museum's mission is to preserve and interpret the heritage of the Commonwealth by collecting, restoring and exhibiting significant artifacts relating to the transportation industry.

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

Portsmouth, Virginia

History, Specialized, University

On April 22, 2005, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum opened it's new 35,000 square-foot facility in Downtown Portsmouth. The new family attraction includes college sports, media, Olympic, golf and Redskins exhibits, hands-on baseball, basketball, football and soccer activities, interactive games and activities, and auto racing computer simulators. The Hall's Digital Theater features a 16 foot HD projector screen and will be a great place to learn about Virginia's Sports traditions and to watch the game!

Virginia Fire and Police Museum

Richmond, Virginia

History, Historic House, Specialized

The museum covers Virginia fire and police history, collections include antique fire apparatus, photos from 1875 - 1960s, police related items dating from 1790 to the present.

Virginia Quilt Museum

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Art, General, History, Library, Military, Specialized

Dedicated to preserving quilting heritage, the museum holds three major exhibitions a year featuring antique and contemporary quilts from Virginia and the mid Atlantic area. Children's hands-on room, plus women of the Civil War era's quilts displayed.