Find Museums in Virginia

Virginia is not only home to several waterfalls, gorges, national and state parks and other natural places, it also has a long list of museums that are open for public viewing. Its museums are classified into different categories including history, military, art, automotive, archaeology, African-America, children’s, agriculture, railway and many more.

When it comes to museums in Virginia, among the first ones that come to mind include the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Virginia Museum of Natural History, Virginia Living Museum, Science Museum of Virginia, Virginia Historical Society, Virginia Museum of Transportation, Virginia War Museum, American Civil War Museum and Children’s Museum of Virginia, among many others.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in Richmond which opened in 1934 and displays around 22,000 art works. The Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville is the natural history museum in the state which was founded back in 1984.

There are around 400 museums in Virginia. This is more than one third of all the tourist attractions listed in this state. Top cities in Virginia with popular museums are Richmond, Virginia Beach, Chantilly, Norfolk and Jamestown. You may find a list of all categories of Virginia attractions on this page to choose from.

Top 10 Museums in Virginia

Visit the top museums in Virginia. Click on a museum bellow to find the detailed information.

Other Museums in Virginia

The following museums in Virginia are outside any city boundaries. Please use the city list from above section to find museums in a specific city of Virginia.

Sort by:

Related Articles

The following article will provide you with interesting information, useful tips and insights about museums in Virginia.

Discover the Best Places to Visit in the USA During 2023: Top 5 Tourist Destinations
Embark on a memorable USA travel journey in 2023 with our top 5 tourist destinations. Explore NYC's energy, LA's glamour, Grand Canyon's wonder, Yellowstone's nature, and Miami's vibrant culture. [Read More]

Find in Virginia

We also have tourist attractions in Virginia in the following categories. Please click on a category to find all Virginia attractions of that type.