Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Discover the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond, Virginia. The museum displays artifacts and exhibits dedicated to revealing the state’s past and its future through education. Start by exploring one of the most comprehensive collections of African American history in the country. Then delve into German architecture and life with two new permanent exhibits: a Johnstown Flood reconstruction gallery and a new exhibit on Richmond’s historic preservation movement. Located at 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220—just off Canal Street in the city’s historic Fan district—the Virginia Museum of History & Culture covers more than 100 acres with over 190,000 square feet of exhibition space. The permanent collection includes over 17 million artifacts spanning 3 centuries, from prehistory to modern times. From prehistoric spears to 19th-century steam engines to 20th-century computers and 21st-century communications technology, visitors will find it all here.
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History of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture was created in 1977 by the State of Virginia to preserve the state’s history and heritage. Since its inception, the museum has become the largest state museum in the nation, with more than 1 million visitors a year. It also has been praised as one of the best museums in the country. The Museum’s permanent collection includes over 17 million artifacts spanning 3 centuries, from prehistory to modern times. From prehistoric spears to 19th-century steam engines to 20th-century computers and 21st-century communications technology, visitors will find it all here. The Museum’s rich collection of African American history includes artifacts, archives, and a traveling exhibition that trace the African American experience in Virginia and the South. German Architecture and Life at VMoHC: A New Exhibit In 2010, the Museum partnered with the German consulate in Richmond to present German Architecture and Life at VMoHC: A New Exhibit, which showcases the cultural and architectural contributions of Germany to America. The exhibit will be on display in the Museum’s Mabee Center for North American History from February through May 2017. The Center, named in honor of Museum donor John Mabee, provides the Museum’s visitors with a state-of-the-art environment to explore the Museum’s vast collections of art, artifacts, and architecture from around the world.
Visit the museum by day or night
Visitors can choose between exploring the Museum’s daytime exhibits, which are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or experiencing what the Museum calls its “Dark Night” programming, which is open till 10 p.m. Every day is an adventure at the Museum, as it features interactive exhibits and engaging live programming that take visitors on an immersive journey through history. The Johnstown Flood Reconstruction Gallery When a dam failed in 1889, torrential rains and raging flood waters destroyed the picturesque town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, killing more than 2,000 people. In the early 21st century, the museum partnered with the Pennsylvania community to reconstruct this disaster and tell this story in the Johnstown Flood Reconstruction Gallery, which is on display in the museum’s Mabee Center for North American History. The reconstruction gallery will continue to be on display until June 2017. German Architecture and Life at VMoHC: A New Exhibit In 2010, the Museum partnered with the German consulate in Richmond to present German Architecture and Life at VMoHC: A New Exhibit, which showcases the cultural and architectural contributions of Germany to America. This exhibit will be on display in the Museum’s Mabee Center for North American History from February through May 2017. The Center, named in honor of Museum donor John Mabee, provides the Museum’s visitors with a state-of-the-art environment to explore the Museum’s vast collections of art, artifacts, and architecture from around the world.
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The Johnstown Flood Reconstruction Gallery
When a dam failed in 1889, torrential rains and raging flood waters destroyed the picturesque town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, killing more than 2,000 people. In the early 21st century, the museum partnered with the Pennsylvania community to reconstruct this disaster and tell this story in the Johnstown Flood Reconstruction Gallery, which is on display in the museum’s Mabee Center for North American History. The reconstruction gallery will continue to be on display until June 2017. The Center, named in honor of Museum donor John Mabee, provides the Museum’s visitors with a state-of-the-art environment to explore the Museum’s vast collections of art, artifacts, and architecture from around the world.
German Architecture and Life at VMoHC: A New Exhibit
In 2010, the Museum partnered with the German consulate in Richmond to present German Architecture and Life at VMoHC: A New Exhibit, which showcases the cultural and architectural contributions of Germany to America. This exhibit will be on display in the Museum’s Mabee Center for North American History from February through May 2017. The Center, named in honor of Museum donor John Mabee, provides the Museum’s visitors with a state-of-the-art environment to explore the Museum’s vast collections of art, artifacts, and architecture from around the world.
Conclusion
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is a must-visit for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike. The permanent collection in particular is a must-see for any visitors interested in African American history, while the Johnstown Flood Reconstruction Gallery is a must-see for any visitors interested in mid-19th century American history. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is located in downtown Richmond, Virginia—just off Canal Street in the city’s historic Fan district—and covers more than 100 acres with over 190,000 square feet of exhibition space.
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