We had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Armour House last Friday. We rented the first floor for a…read moreparty of about 30 people. The staff was helpful and communicative leading up to the event and during the event. I appreciated that the staff set up the tables and chairs for us. We just had to run in, decorate, then get started. The house was comfortable and pleasant. Felt very homey. The gardens were a lovely backdrop. The price was great (especially if you or a relative lives in Henrico County). Drawbacks: The house was a little difficult to get to because it's set back in a residential location. I also thought they had an oven in their kitchen, but they only have two warming drawers. I might have misread the contract. Overall, it was a really good experience.

The Valentine offers wonderful walking tours of RVA neighborhoods. Yesterday we did the Scott's…read moreAddition history hounds tour (yes, you can bring your dog!) and Nancy was a terrific guide. She's interesting, well organized and very knowledgeable.

We had a great summit at the Valentine. The set up was perfect and the staff were very attentive to…read moreour needs the meeting area was clean and well ventilated. After the event we were able to move about the museum that at some interesting items relevant to Richmond modern and older history. Great little museum to visit.

I came to Richmond for the week for a work trip and had some free time so I wanted to check out…read moresome Civil War stuff. Richmond is an amazing city with a rich and vibrant history, so you should make your way here! I was too late to go inside but the exterior oozed history. I could picture the South's generals huddled inside trying to plan their next move. It's a bit weird to see this relic in the heart of the medic district but fitting for such A city.

I had no idea this was here until my friend indicated he wanted to come here, so quite a neat find!…read more While you will need the patience of a saint to get the parking down (park in the big hospital lot and get parking validation inside the museum), everything else about this visit was excellent. We had a great tour and a very personalized one since only three guests (including my friend and I) were on the tour. The white house of the confederacy is full of history and our guide provided a ton of background on Jefferson Davis and his family, which was particularly cool since I had recently gone with my parents to the historical naval base where he was held prisoner for several years after the end of the civil war. The furnishings were very beautiful and nicely maintained, amazing how often these estates of antiquity had to sell their things to make ends meet and then organizations have to chase them down later to bring everything back together. Still, very cool to be in the rooms where so much history was made. It's so unusual for such an important part of history to be surrounded by hospital buildings, though that is the nature of Richmond: a whole lot of stories in a relatively compact region. Lucky to have been able to learn a bit more about it here! Overall: 4.5 stars ----- Pros: - Excellent tour guide who clearly had made a study of the many features of the house and its former occupants. - White house and its furniture were in beautiful shape, clearly the organization is doing a great job keeping everything maintained. - Price for the tour wasn't too bad considering you get a personalized tour for it. Cons: - The parking situation here is a pain but doable if you plan ahead.

I did a solo visit while in town. The museum had a cute gift shop. They had pamphlets and an audio…read morewalk through available. It was nice to read the overwhelming amount of information they had available. It really helped paint a picture of Poe and his life. They also had a cute reading area with local artwork. Also had some furry friends that I got to stop and give many pats to. My favorite part was the garden/courtyard. It was nice to just sit in the sun and take it all in.

A friend and I visited last week. This is a small museum that tells the story of Poe's life and has…read moremany artifacts from his life. I really enjoyed learning about his life and especially seeing his monogrammed pocketwatch that was the inspiration of "The Tell-Tale Heart". It doesn't take too long to walk through the three buildings and garden, and is a great place to visit in Shockoe Bottom. The gift shop also has some cool items for sale.

One of my absolute favorite places to take my son. There's always so.much fun to be had. We…read morealways find something new. I always make sure to check times for the demonstrations and dome shows to be sure to catch at least one. The demonstrations are fun, engaging, and very informative, even for adults, as are the dome shows. The regular exhibit s are excellent, staff is great as well and always very enthusiastic about what they offer. Everyone is very knowledgeable as well. There is a downstairs area with climbing and crawling zones for smaller kids. You can always find to a of hands-on options. It's set-up to allow very easy kid-lef exploration. Exhibit quality is world-class. We are very fortunate to have such an excellent museum in our small city. It actually easily completes witharge cities. Definitely come by and take advantage, and consider membership. Our Science Museum is definitely a huge asset here in Richmond. If you're from out of town, it's well worth the drive. They also have reciprocal membership. Little known facts: There are sensory friendly days every month Every day, there is a sensory sensitivity kit at the front desk to.check out with things like sunglasses and a map of which areas may have sensory triggers There is a quiet room for a sensory break for those who need it, and it has excellent quiet activities that are very engaging. There are regular after hours events for families and adult only. These events are always excellent and blow me away with how different of an experience you get. I highly recommend the glow event.

The science museum is wonderful for all ages. Parking is free and it's easy to get to…read more. The café inside the museum is recently priced, and the staff was friendly. The food was pretty good though. I wish there was a little bit more of it.

We only explored the bottom half today. Looking forward to returning with the children and…read moreexploring more. Some of the artifacts that are on display here are amazing. Particularly the POW items that were made.

The docent, Brian gave an excellent tour of the site. He put together the historical importance of…read morethe location which the museum itself did not do. I would highly recommend doing one of the tours when you are there. I was almost not going to do the tour as it was 45 minutes long, but in the end it was the best past of the museum experience. I wish there was more information on the site itself within the museum for those who missed out on the docent led tour. The museum itself does have some amazing and unique items from major figures who fought in the war.

I love visiting museums but the Chihuly Piece what's one…read moreof the main draws for me. It's hard to believe that general admission is free because the museum rivals many larger art museums that I visited. The collection is incredibly diverse The galleries are spacious and well what organized and never felt overly crowded. I especially enjoyed the sculpture garden which is peaceful and beautiful and a perfect spot to take a break people were working studying just enjoying being here

Lovely evening and dinner at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts…read more Highly recommended their Wednesday Jazz evening and dinner at the restaurant.

If you're into history and/or call Virginia home, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture is worth…read morea visit. Open every day from 10am-5pm, tickets are between $8 and $12 with children five and under free. Located next to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture is inside a historic building erected to commemorate the Confederacy. Now it's a museum honoring all Virginians, regardless of background. Here's why you should visit: 1) Entrance: There's a large parking lot near the main entrance. Walk inside and you'll see a well-designed cafe that serves local coffee and food, a bookstore with books and products from Virginia, restrooms, and the ticket area. Staff are helpful and the entire space is kept clean. 2) Exhibits: Start with the 15-minute film about the history of Virginia starting 16,000 years ago to today. It's worth the time. Then explore the exhibit halls where you can find art, artifacts like letters George Washington wrote, and more. One exhibit walks through history of Virginia from 16,000 to present day. Another honors all five regions of Virginia. Another talks about the original murals in the building and another showcases art of Virginia. Little rooms are filled with more exhibits displaying some of the 9,000,000 objects in their collection. There's even an area for kids to play in a little market, try on colonial clothes, and more. Interactive exhibits are part of every room. 3) Experience: It's not an overwhelming museum, but you can easily spend a few hours seeing most items and reading most displays. I learned a lot!

Not sure what I was expected, but I was sorely disappointed with this museum. The fee is $12 and I…read morefeel I spent about 12 minutes in there, so one dollar for every moment spent? Idk, I didn't feel that price tag was worth it. The history and culture wasn't presented in a way I thought captured my attention, nor made me want to retain said information or learn more. Save your $$$ and go to the VMFA which is right there, amazing, and free.

Hard to know how to review this place. It is a sad and moving experience. We particularly…read moreappreciated the survivor story piece in the second floor theater. It was well done and moving. The museum itself is not huge ( We would say give yourself 2 to 3 hours if you're the type to read everything). It is heartbreaking and so very important to teach this history in the hopes that we never again allow this genocide to reoccur or to allow a fascist egomaniac and his fanatical followers to take over and commit these atrocities. Go and take the whole family. This history must continue to be taught.

A very moving experience, particularly with all that's going on in the world now…read more You walk through his exhibit at your own pace, and can take as much time as you like. It is truly horrifying what happened, and even more scary when you realize some of the similarities to current news stories from around this country. It is a reminder of what can happen when people become complacent. Definitely worth a visit.

Great food and good service. Bartender is really pleasant…read more A great place for lunch. A little loud when they are really busy.

This is a small museum with well-organized exhibits that are easy to follow. With all the nearby…read moreconstruction, parking was a bit tricky--I ended up having to go a couple of streets up the hill. The exhibits themselves covered some very heavy and thought-provoking topics that really dove into the human psyche of war. I was especially impressed by how well they've been able to save and preserve artifacts over time. One highlight was a presentation on muskets from the era, complete with a live firing demonstration, which was both fascinating and educational.