Museum District Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
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's Street Art Segway Tour
Richmond Craft Brewery Crawl By Junket
Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
Church Hill Segway Tour in Richmond
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour
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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 Children's Museum of Richmond and Science Museum of Virginia are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Carver
If you're spending some time in Carver, Broad Street and Stuart C. Siegel Center are top sights worth seeing.
VCU
If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing.
Richmond City Center
While visiting Richmond City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street.
Belle and Mayo Islands
If you're spending some time in Belle and Mayo Islands, James River and Canal Walk are top sights worth seeing.