Planning Your Visit
Hours of Operation
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday.
Days of Operation
The Museum is open Monday-Saturday and closed every Sunday.
Regular Admission Rates
$9 Adults
$7 College Students/Seniors/Active Duty Military
$5 Children ages 3-18
Members and Children under 3 receive FREE admission
Group Rates (10 or more visitors)
$5 for Adults
$4 for Seniors and College Students
$3 for Youth and Children 3 to 18
Free for Members and Children under 3
Visitors With Disabilities
The Museum can provide assistive interpretation for visitors with disabilities. The interpreter is scheduled by appointment only. If an intepreter is needed, please call the Museum two weeks prior to the visit.
A tour with sign language interpretation may be scheduled by calling the Museum two weeks prior to the visit.
The Museum has a manual wheelchair available for use free on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations). If a wheelchair is needed, please ask the receptionist for assistance. The Museum's exhibits, restrooms, gift shop, library, theater, lecture hall and education areas are all handicap accessible. A passenger elevator is also available.
VMNH Camera Policy
The use of all cameras and recording devices in the Museum is subject to approval by VMNH staff prior to use. VMNH reserves the right to restrict or prohibit camera use when necessary, in its discretion, to ensure the safety and enjoyment of visitors or to ensure the safety and efficiency of Museum operations.
For questions about the use of cameras in the Museum, call 276-634-4141 or email information@vmnh.virginia.gov.