Whether going to spend a rainy day, entertain the family, show out-of-town visitors around or go on a date, museums fit the bill. The Richmond region is rich with attractions and institutions that highlight history, art, science and more at Agecroft … [Read more...] about Richmond’s Museums Highlight History, Art, Science and More
Virginia Museum of History and Culture
View Richmond’s FREE, Outdoor Murals
Spring is a really good time to go out and see Richmond's open air murals. You can do it on your own or check out some of the documented guides that give background about the artists, places and histories. The Valentine Museum offers FREE … [Read more...] about View Richmond’s FREE, Outdoor Murals
Richmond area podcasts offer escape as well as window to our time, place and talents
Podcasts are a great source of connection, discovery, inspiration and even escape. Podcasts produced by Richmonders cover a plethora of topics from budgeting to hip hop, politics to history, and art to spirituality. Some are produced by individuals, others by … [Read more...] about Richmond area podcasts offer escape as well as window to our time, place and talents
Richmond Institutions Celebrate Black History Month
Many museums in Richmond continue to tell the well-known, little-known and untold stories of struggle, sacrifice, achievement, and triumph that have been created over the 400-year history since the first Africans touched American soil. These stories shape who we … [Read more...] about Richmond Institutions Celebrate Black History Month
Israeli Film Festival Entertains, Educates
The Weinstein Jewish Community Center's annual Israeli Film Festival aims to foster an understanding of Israeli culture and access to Israel’s young but thriving film industry. The festival features award-winning narrative and documentary films. Viewers can expect … [Read more...] about Israeli Film Festival Entertains, Educates
Richmond-area museum stores offer unique holiday gifts
If you’re looking for a unique gift this season, consider shopping at local museum stores. Whether you’re shopping for a history buff, an art lover, or a science explorer, you can find the perfect gift at a museum store. Here’s a roundup of some of the museum … [Read more...] about Richmond-area museum stores offer unique holiday gifts
Richmond-area Veterans Day Events and Deals
Whether you’re a veteran or active-duty military, one thing is clear – we appreciate your service. To say “thanks” for serving, quite a few establishments offer Veterans Day freebies and deals on and around Wednesday, November 11, 2021. Keeping checking back as we … [Read more...] about Richmond-area Veterans Day Events and Deals
Celebrating Indigenous Culture in the Richmond area
The month of November is Native American Heritage Month. There are many ways to learn more about the history of indigenous people in Virginia. Encyclopedia Virginia has an online description of the history of the Monacan, Powhatan, Mattaponi, Pamunkey peoples. … [Read more...] about Celebrating Indigenous Culture in the Richmond area
Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day makes museums accessible with FREE admission
In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission everyday, Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket...for … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day makes museums accessible with FREE admission
Fun events in August around Richmond – concerts and more!
Fun outdoor performances and events continue throughout the month of August. Enjoy Rhythm on the River at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Weekend Plans at the Dogwood Dell, Brew-Ha-Ha at the Virginia Museum of FineArts, the Bluegrass Festival at Pocahontas State … [Read more...] about Fun events in August around Richmond – concerts and more!
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