Museum District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Museum District
Popular places to visit
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Home to 22,000 works of art covering 5,000 years of history, this museum has something for everyone.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your visit to Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
University of Richmond
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Richmond during your trip to Richmond. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
Broad Street
During your trip to Richmond, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Broad Street. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Maymont Park
There’s something for everyone at this estate, with plants, animals and a beautiful house to discover.
Altria Theater
Enjoy a show at Altria Theater, a popular theatre in Richmond. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Our pick of the best Museum District Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
Super comfortable beds! Great lobby restaurant. Loved sitting at the counter for dinner and breakfast.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Jefferson Hotel
Great five star stay
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Omni Richmond Hotel
The staff was pleasant and professional. We arrived several hours early before check-in and granted
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
my stay was wonderful the staff was very nice, rooms really clean, breakfast was good and I had no idea their pool and jacuzzi was open so I had a blast and I will be back very soon.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Richmond Airport
The room was clean and the staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Richmond West End by IHG
Nice staff, room is updated. Bathroom fan not working, someone else's hair in shower
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Museum District
Fan District
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Fan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Monument Avenue or Jefferson Davis Monument.
Scott's Addition
Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but The Diamond and Children's Museum of Richmond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Monroe Ward
If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Jackson Ward
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Jackson Ward. You might want to make time for a stop at Black History Museum or Broad Street.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Broad Street and Richmond Coliseum.
