Black History Museum (804) 780-9093
00 Clay St
Richmond, VA 23219
www.blackhistorymuseum.org
This museum focuses on the achievements of African Americans, especially concerning the state of Virginia. There’s the tap shoes of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and memorabilia from the history of the historically black Jackson Ward district. The museum also offers special exhibitions, events, and programs.

Edgar Allan Poe Museum (804) 648-5523
1914 E Main St
Richmond, VA 23223
Richmond’s Poe Museum boasts a huge collection of Edgar Allan Poe’s manuscripts, letters, first editions, memorabilia and personal belongings. The Poe Museum provides a glimpse into the Richmond where Poe lived and worked. The museum is only blocks away from Poe’s first Richmond home.

Museum of the Confederacy (804) 649-1861
1201 E Clay St
Richmond, VA 23219
www.moc.org
This museum has the largest collection of Confederate artifacts in the world. It’s all housed in the White House of the Confederacy, which has been restored to its wartime state as the home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

Science Museum of Virginia (804) 367-6552
2500 W Broad St
Richmond, VA 23220
www.smv.org
This museum covers scientific themes like electricity, astronomy, optical illusions, physical science, computers and crystals in a fun, interactive way.

Virginia Aviation Museum (804) 236-3622
5701 Huntsman Rd
Richmond International Airport
Richmond, VA 23250
www.vam.smv.org
Here you’ll see planes from World War I through to SR-71 Blackbird spy plane. The museum features monthly programs and films.

Virginia Holocaust Museum (804) 257-5400
2000 East Cary St
Richmond, VA 23223
www.va-holocaust.com
This museum is designed to educate visitors on the history that ultimately led to the imprisonment and death of many Jews in the Holocaust. A special exhibit focuses on Holocaust survivors in Virginia. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.