Summer may be at its tail end, but there's still time to enjoy the Richmond's unique outdoor and indoor sites on a budget. Check out this list of FREE and cheap Richmond-area pursuits. Be sure to check in with the organization and events to see operating hours. … [Read more...] about Free and cheap summer fun in Richmond
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Review: Virginia Living Museum and Virginia Air and Space Science Center are worth the trip
Is it safe to visit a museum? What are the cleaning protocols? Will my kids like it? These are the burning questions swirling around in these unique times. Richmond on the Cheap sent writer Lindsay Garrison on a road trip to review the Virginia Living History … [Read more...] about Review: Virginia Living Museum and Virginia Air and Space Science Center are worth the trip
Connect, Engage, Exercise and Explore at The Mariners’ Museum and Park
The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia, is home to approximately 32,000 objects, a library that holds nearly 110,000 books and a 550 acre park. The focus of the museum is to connect people to the world’s waters through the various works of art, … [Read more...] about Connect, Engage, Exercise and Explore at The Mariners’ Museum and Park
Smithsonian museums May reopening update
The Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex and research organization composed of 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo located in the nation’s capital, recently issued a reopening update with at least five museums open already this month. … [Read more...] about Smithsonian museums May reopening update
Valentine’s Day freebies and deals in Richmond
There are lots of fun and frugal ways to show love for your special someone on Valentine’s Day which falls on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Check some Free and Cheap Date Ideas in Richmond, Virginia, like going outside and documenting your love at LOVEworks signs … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day freebies and deals in Richmond
Museums Offering FREE Admission On Time Travelers Weekend – Sept. 21 & 22
Nineteen Richmond-area museums are taking part in the Time Travelers program, where visitors use a downloadable“Passport”to time-travel during a special admission-free weekend, September 21-22, 2019. In the Time Travelers program, tourists and locals alike can … [Read more...] about Museums Offering FREE Admission On Time Travelers Weekend – Sept. 21 & 22
Twisted Culture Arts Festival at Poe Museum
Richmond has many well-known literary figures including Edgar Allen Poe, who lived much of his tortured life here in Virginia. The Poe Museum’s collection is now the most comprehensive in the world and its programs reach thousands of scholars, students, teachers … [Read more...] about Twisted Culture Arts Festival at Poe Museum
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