Museum District Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Broad Street
During your trip to Richmond, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Broad Street. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Altria Theater
Enjoy a show at Altria Theater, a popular theatre in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
University of Richmond
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Richmond during your trip to Richmond. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Museum District
The Jefferson Hotel
Excellent dining, beautiful hotel, very convenient amenities
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Omni Richmond Hotel
The accommodations are always great at here. Extremely helpful staff. A special thank you to the parking attendants.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
Breakfast was good Coffee nice and strong
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Regency Inn Richmond
Nice
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Cafe/bar had excellent lattes. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Sleeping area was very dusty
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Richmond Airport
Great place overall. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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 Science Museum of Virginia 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.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond CenterStage.
Central Office
While visiting Central Office, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Walk and Shockoe Slip.
Museum District Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
- River City Roll
- Kings Dominion
- Greater Richmond Convention Center
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Richmond Raceway
- Altria Theater
- University of Richmond
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
- Carytown
- Maymont Park
- River City Sportsplex
- Henrico Sports & Events Center
- Virginia Union University
- Henrico Doctors' Hospital
- Pocahontas State Park
- The Diamond
