Why Richmond?
First permanent English-speaking settlement
Richmond has a rich culture, incredible food, deep historic roots, gorgeous natural landscapes, creative vibes and diverse welcoming community.
The Richmond region’s collection of museums will have you thinking, appreciating, talking about issues and taking in beauty with a purpose, with experiences you’ll only find here. At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), an incredible permanent collection now includes Rumors of War, Kehinde Wiley’s 27-foot-tall response to Confederate monuments. American Civil War Museum show life from all sides in this city. Fascination awaits at the Science Museum of Virginia and dozens of other museums tucked throughout the region.
Museums
My favorite Museums in Richmond
Museum of Fine Arts
In the midst of the Great Depression, on January 16, 1936, Virginia’s political and business leaders bravely demonstrated their faith in the future and their belief in the value of art by opening the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond.
Address:
200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220
Historic Value
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts was to serve as the state’s flagship art museum and as the headquarters for an educational network that would bring the best of world art, past and present, to every corner of the commonwealth.
Village Café
Downtown Richmond cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Address:
1001 W GRACE ST RICHMOND, VA
Best Vegetarian Options
Serves all day. Funky local institution since 1956 for eclectic comfort fare & an offbeat mix of characters.
The Science Museum of Virginia
The Science Museum of Virginia is a science museum located in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 1970, it is an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is housed in the former Broad Street Station, built in 1917.
Address:
2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
What is so cool about it
The Dome is a place where you can Explore the cosmos or the most exotic places on Earth. Our theater is one of the most technologically advanced in the world!