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Valentine Richmond History Center

1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219
804.649.0711
Ranked #60 of 74 attractions in Richmond
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: For more than a century, the Valentine Richmond History Center has celebrated one of America’s most historic cities with exhibitions, educational...... more » Owner description: For more than a century, the Valentine Richmond History Center has celebrated one of America’s most historic cities with exhibitions, educational programs,city tours, extensive collections and archives, and the restoration of the Wickham House (1812). Enjoy lunch at Sally Bell’s at the History Center (Monday-Friday) and shop at the Valentine Gift Shop (open daily). « less
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Chester, Virginia
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50 reviews 50 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We enjoyed this museum, like our other museums, it is excellent. There is so much too see. You will love it. More

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Gava, Spain
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

not much here - dark and hardly exciting - garden is beautiful but only accessible on nice days, otherwise you are left with the dark interior More

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See 7 more reviews by Irongate69 for Richmond
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

This is a Richmond museum and there is a lot of history about Richmond here. Would recommend you take the guided tour. More

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Richmond, Virginia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Amazing exhibits of old Richmond history, Civil War etc. More

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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
109 helpful votes 109 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2007
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Quite an interesting museum, and an easy walk from the Museum of the Conferdacy, so the two of them would make a nice 'museum morning.' Lots of dispays on local history, (photos, artifacts, ads, etc.) and a few surprises. (A fascinating display, in the basement, about the Red Cross. Not sure if it's a temporary exhibit, or permanent.) I was... More

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