With so much history in the greater Fredericksburg Area, its no wonder why there are so many museums in the area. Downtown Fredericksburg has been able to retain its colonial charm while still, and many consider it a museum itself. This page provides local museums, a drive to to Richmond or Washington, D.C. will exponentially expand the number of museums you can visit. The Smithsonian Institution, the largest museum in the world, occasionally cooperates with local museums. Enjoy touring the historic sites, homes, and battlefields that shaped America.
Early American History
Ferry Farm (Washington’s Childhood Home)
Mount Vernon (Washington’s Home)
Mary Washington House
Monticello (Thomas Jefferson’s Home)
Scotchtown (Patrick Henry’s Home)
Montpelier (James Madison’s Home)
St. James’ House (Hugh Mercer’s Home)
James Monroe Museum
Kenmore Plantation
Rising Sun Tavern
The Apothecary Shop
Civil War
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Chatham Manor
Stratford Hall (Robert E. Lee’s birthplace)
Ellwood
White Oak Museum
Regional
Fredericksburg Area Museum
Spotsylvania Museum
Central Rappahannock Heritage Center
John J Wright Museum
Children’s Museum of Richmond
Art
Gari Melcher’s Home
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts
University of Mary Washington Galleries