There are seven high quality Alexandria City Museums that are run by the City. Their hours of operation as of 1/19/24 are:
Fall/Winter
- Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Spring/Summer
- Monday 1 – 5 p.m.
Tuesday 1 – 5 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum
- Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Alexandria Black History Museum
- Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
- Tuesday 11 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
45-minute tours on the quarter after the hour (eg. 1:15)
Fall/Winter
- Wednesday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Spring/Summer
- Monday 1 – 5 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
- Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
- Thursday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 to 5 p.m
Monday 1 to 5 p.m
Friendship Firehouse: Open one Sat per month 10:00-1:00
- Monday, February 19, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This Northern Virginia Park Authority site is in the core of Old Town and is a high-quality historic venue:
- Sun: 12:00-4:00
- Mon-Tue: 10:00-4:00
- Wed: Closed
- Thu-Sat: 10:00-4:00
Also, Historic Christ Church, an active Episcopal congregation, is open for tours on the following schedule:
- Tuesdays: Noon – 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Thursdays & Fridays: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
- Saturdays: Noon – 4:00 p.m.
- Sundays: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
And let’s not forget our favorite historic site in Old Town, a neighborhood run non-profit art gallery and performing arts venue. The Athenaeum is open every Thu-Sun 12:00-4:00. Admission is always free.
We are based in Old Town and strive to be your “go to” source for information regarding historic Alexandria and how to experience it. Contact Us to let us know how we can help enjoy your stay or visit here. – Tom