Alexandria Museums - Children's, Art & History Museums in Alexandria VA

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AGadsby's Tavern Museum

Gadsby's Tavern Museum
  • 138 N. Royal Street
    Alexandria, Virginia 22314
  • 703 / 548-1288
3.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Alexandria was at the crossroads of early America, and the center of life in Alexandria was Gadsby's Tavern. Consisting of two buildings -- a tavern dating from ... more on OpenList.com
  • Overview Gadsby's Tavern Museum consists of two buildings, a ca. 1785 tavern and the 1792 City Hotel. The buildings are named for Englishman John Gadsby who operated them from 1796 to 1808. Mr. Gadsby's establishment was a center of political, business, and social life in early Alexandria. The tavern was ... more on Oha.alexandriava.gov

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Gadsby's Tavern Museum
138 N. Royal Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

BCarlyle House

Carlyle House
  • 121 N. Fairfax Street
    Alexandria, Virginia 22314
  • +1 703 549 2997
2.5
3+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Overview Patterned after Scottish-English manor houses, this architecturally impressive home was completed in 1753 by Scottish merchant John Carlyle for his bride, Sarah Fairfax, who hailed from one of the first families of Virginia. Then a waterfront property with its own wharf (it hasn't moved; landfill... more on Frommers
  • Overview Built in 1751, this building was the home of John Carlyle - Fully restored in 1976, the house & gardens are open to the public as a museum - Available for private rental ... more on entertainment.com

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Carlyle House
121 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

CGeorge Washington Masonic Memorial

  • 101 Callahan Drive
    Alexandria, Virginia 22301
  • +1 703 683 2007
0.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview Dedicated to the memory of George Washington-Patriot, President, Mason - the Memorial was dedicated on May 12, l932, as an expression of the Masonic fraternity's faith in the principles ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • Overview The George Washington Masonic Memorial is a combination of all the following: Colossal Memorial and Museum; Tourist Attraction and Destination; Research Center and Library; Center for Community Activities; Performing Arts Center and Concert Hall; Banquet and Celebration Site; Host Location for Vi... more on Gwmemorial.org

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George Washington Masonic Memorial
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, Virginia 22301

DMount Vernon Estate and Gardens

  • 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
    Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121
  • +1 703 780 2000
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview Mount Vernon is the most popular historic estate in America. Visitors are invited to tour the Mansion house and more than a dozen outbuildings including the slave quarters, kitchen, stables, and greenhouse. Stroll four different gardens, hike the Forest Trail, and explore the George Washington: P... more on Mountvernon.org
  • This was one of the "must dos" for our family at Christmas in Washington (the others being the Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theater). You begin with a bonfire, with traditional caroling (you may only recognize about a quarter of the songs, since they are singing the carols of that ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121

ECourtyard Washington Convention Center

Courtyard Washington Convention Center
  • 900 F St nw
    Washington, DC 20004
  • +1 800 368 9000
4.0
182+ reviews, 6 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: Washington, Washington DC (7.7 miles from Alexandria)
  • . Overall it is good more on MyTravelGuide
  • we really enjoyed the stay. more on MyTravelGuide

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Courtyard Washington Convention Center
900 F St nw
Washington, DC 20004

FOpen House at Gatsby's Tavern Museum

  • 134 North Royal Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314-3226
  • +1 703 838 4242
3.5
2+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Lovingly preserved 18th century inn. Sponsors a variety of interesting programs including eighteenth century dancing lessons and fencing lessons. George ... more on Yelp
  • My husband & I had dinner there awhile back & I can't wait to return! The ambience is authentic, & the crab cakes I had were mouth-watering. My husband was equally impressed with his meal. The vegetables were fresh, the service attentive. ... more on TripAdvisor

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Open House at Gatsby's Tavern Museum
134 North Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3226

GFort Ward Museum and Historic Site

  • 4301 West Braddock Road
    Alexandria, VA 22304-1007
  • +1 703 838 4848
2.5
3+ reviews, 2 sources
  • If you're a Civil War buff, you will enjoy taking a short drive from Old Town to this museum in a 45-acre city park on the site of one of the chain of Union forts ... more on OpenList.com
  • Fort Ward was one of the many forts that protected D.C. during the Civil War. Accordingly, the on the grounds is a Civil War library as well as a museum ... more on Yelp

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Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site
4301 West Braddock Road
Alexandria, VA 22304-1007

HStabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
  • 105 South Fairfax Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314-3301
  • +1 703 838 3852
3.0
5+ reviews, 2 sources
  • So, I'm a history nerd. I mean, I'm not dressing up at the Renaissance Fair or doing Civil War re-enactments (although I love to see both and participate ... more on Yelp
  • Ever wonder what a CVS (or an old school version of it) would look like or be back in the late 1800's? Then, check out the Stabler -Leadbeater Museum. ... more on Yelp

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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
105 South Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3301

IMetropolitan Fine Arts Center

  • 6450 Landsdowne Ctr
    Alexandria,VA,22315
  • 7033390444
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • This is a great studio in 2 great locations. I am taking level 2 adult tap and the class is a great work out, but fun as well - we laugh a lot, but not ... more on Yelp

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Metropolitan Fine Arts Center
6450 Landsdowne Ctr
Alexandria,VA,22315

JAthenaeum, The

Athenaeum, The
  • 201 Prince Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314-3313
  • +1 703 548 0035
2.0
2+ reviews, 2 sources
  • A handsome Greek Revival building with a classic portico and Doric columns, the Athenaeum is home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association. Art exhibits ... more on OpenList.com
  • A piece of history, right in Old Town. The Athenaeum , a historical landmark was originally built in the 1850's as a bank. The "Athen(s)" part of the ... more on Yelp

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Athenaeum, The
201 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3313

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