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Museum displays home of a Jewish family, Moses Myers, restored to its original beauty in 1892.

Museum housed in a train depot featuring railroad memorabilia, including a model train exhibit and antique railroad cars. Artifacts from the many railroads that have operated on the Delmarva Peninsula since the mid-1800s.

The Science Museum of Virginia looks for opportunities to encourage all Virginians to enrich their lives through science. The Science Museum is a catalyst for inspiration, a place that sparks curiosity, encourages discovery and generates ideas in science, technology, engineering and math.

The Valentine offers hands-on, interactive programs for both students and adults in a continuing effort to bring Richmond's diverse history to life. Reservations must be made in advance. All education programs are compatible with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) requirements, and led by experienced Valentine educators. Programs are 60 minutes in length and include student workbooks.

Collect, preserve and interpret objects of historical significance to Bedford (Liberty) and Bedford County. Operates a Genealogy Library.

Promotes the arts in the region by offering art exhibits, visual and performing art events, art camps, workshops and classes.

The Chrysler Museum has fifty galleries, a growing collection of more than 35,000 objects, an interactive space for families, and the only glass studio of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Richmond Railroad Museum focuses on railroads which served central Virginia, and their impact on Richmond and its citizens.

House tours, special events. Hands on educational programs relating to Civil War history, Victorian period and art. Art classes and workshops. Changing Art Galleries-National, Regional & Local Exhibits. Scholarships for art classes and camps available.

Administered by the Smithfield-Preston Foundation. The Foundation serves to preserve and protect the Historic Smithfield Plantation.

Amazement Square is a four-story multidiscplinary, hands-on children's museum. Discover exciting, interactive exhibits and programs that encourage visitors to explore global and regional topics, arts and humanities, science and health themes while providing a relaxed learning environment.

Provides a living history site and an educational agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Museum features four historic, reconstructed working farms from Germany, Northern Ireland, England, and Botetourt County, Virginia, and a working 18th century blacksmith forge from Northern Ireland. Many special activities and programs are featured including summer camps and concerts. Call or visit the web site for a calendar of events.

Tours through historic house; orientation for visitors to Maggie Walker's legacy to African American heritage and the greater community. Program is accessible by bus and internally accessible for the handicapped.

An exhibition of historical artifacts for the education of students and adults. Exhibits professional art works from Southwest Virginia and the Montgomery County school system. Offers guided tours for groups.

To preserve and present the Folk Life of the Blue Ridge. Official State center for Blue Ridge Folk Life. Working farm museum, 1800 period, Interpretive program. Rare breed farm animals. Blue Ridge Heritage Archive, Offices, Exhibit Rooms. Interpreter prepares meals over the open hearth, bake in an outdoor oven and carry out other period tasks amid heirloom vegetable gardens and early breeds of livestock.

Established a series of education programs that are designed in accordance to Virginia's Standard of Learning objectives. Each 90 minute program includes hands on learning with pre and post visit activities. Also offers interactive presentations on Colonial and Civil War history.

To enhance the students talents and expose them to music and drama diversity. This program teaches songs, drama with skits and plays.

Makes science and technology accessible to all people by being an outstanding regional institution that ignites and nurtures lifelong learning.Accepts donations and offers volunteer opportunities. Services: *Provides hands-on interactive exhibits. *Offers a variety of innovation programs, both on-site and in the community. *Preserves the collections and uses them to enhance learning. *Creates a welcoming atmosphere that stimulates curiosity and wonder.

Offers the chance to explore STEM concepts and skills with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, live demos, touring exhibitions, breathtaking presentations in The Dome and special events.

To enrich the lives of Alexandria's residents and visitors, to foster tolerance and understanding among all cultures and to stimulate appreciation of the diversity of the African American experience.

The Museum maintains a wide array of artifacts: guns, furniture, glass & ceramics, textiles, accoutrements, books, swords, and other items spanning over half a century, from 1815 to 1873.

Self-guided historical walking trail begins at the visitor center. Allow 20 minutes to complete the trail. The visitor center contains exhibits, a relief map of the fort, and a short film about the battle

Preserves the history and heritage of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps, the Army's oldest logistic branch.

Interprets Virginia natural heritage within a global context in ways that are relevant to all citizens of the Commonwealth. Exhibits, education programs for all ages, and publications translate the Museum curators' scientific research into easily understood language and concepts.

Provides exhibits devoted entirely to the history of U.S. Army transportation from colonial days to the present.