The Valentine has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond’s 400-year history for over a century. Located in the heart of historic downtown, the Valentine is a place for residents and tourists to discover the diverse stories that tell the broader history of this important region...
1015 E Clay St (10th St) Richmond , VA 23219 United States
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
Wi-Fi | Free |
Collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's 400-year history, the History Center is a place to discover the diverse stories of the central Virginia region.
Get the membership of you can - it's worth it for all the extras you do all year like bike tours
It's a museum , dedicated to Richmond, I should have realized this earlier, and I didn't until about a month ago. I think their in the middle of a renovation, I think I saw some construction going on..
The best collection of everything that makes Richmond, Richmond; from the 1800s through GWAR.
Lovely guided your with parking fee included.
TIMES-DISPATCH FACT: Museum founder Mann S. Valentine Jr. made his fortune by making Valentine’s Meat Juice , a health tonic made from beef juice .
sculpture barn is free to view
Have your wedding in the courtyard
Nice street.
Very friendly staff. All self guided tour with the option of an audio to go along while you walk through the different areas. - Jack Adams III
Pretty cool place, sweet front desk girl. Only 1 floor open currently. - Matthew Atkinson
Beautiful gardens! Interesting place with a very cool history. - Emily Schetman
Don't miss the White House tour. Our tour guide (Charlie) was extremely knowledgeable -- a true historian, unlike our experience at some other historical sites. - Lynn Miller
Our tour guide Charles was absolutely amazing! Very knowledgeable and kept everyone engaged. Highly recommended! - Cheryl
If you're hungry, get here early and grab a bite to eat at Meriweather's Cafe. Just $5 for lunch specials with a great view in a nicely cooled space! - Lynn Miller