Museum District Travel Guide
Richmond
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Popular places to visit
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Virginia Museum of Fine Arts during your travels in Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Science Museum of Virginia
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Science Museum of Virginia during your travels in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Short Pump Town Center
During your trip to Richmond, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Short Pump Town Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
Kings Dominion
Bring your family to Kings Dominion and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Greater Richmond Convention Center during your trip to Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your visit to Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Top hotels in Museum District
Omni Richmond Hotel
Accommodations were good. Pools was closed the two days we stayed there. Otherwise it was a good experience.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Clean room, good amentites, responsive front desk, good dinner and breakfast with ample space
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Amazing. As always.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
The room was very nice and the staff was courteous and helpful. My only issue was with the restaurant. There were no healthy choices on the breakfast menu -- no fruit, no oatmeal, no yogurt. Only fried foods like bacon, eggs and fried potatoes, though in different formats. I ordered the corned beef ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va
The staff here are really nice, and extremely helpful ,patient, understand and hard working
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Museum District
Fan District
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Fan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Monument Avenue or Jefferson Davis Monument.
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but The Diamond and Children's Museum of Richmond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Jackson Ward
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Jackson Ward. You might want to make time for a stop at Broad Street or Black History Museum.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
