Museum District
Richmond
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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.
Science Museum of Virginia
Science comes to life at this exciting, family-friendly museum.
Short Pump Town Center
During your trip to Richmond, you can do some window-shopping at Short Pump Town Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the charming coffeehouses while you're in the area.
Kings Dominion
Bring the family to Kings Dominion and enjoy the excitement of this amusement park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your stay in Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Greater Richmond Convention Center during your trip to Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
Things to do
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Richmond Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Museum District
Omni Richmond Hotel
Location
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
The room type names and pictures can be misleading.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
The staff was welcoming, the accommodations were clean, and the location was reasonable to everything. We were weighing this hotel against the four-and five-star hotels in the area, and we are glad we chose the Drury Hotel Plaza over them. My spouse was amazed by the food options and found all of ...
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
Place is great nicely done, staff is great, good restaurants.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
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Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Regency Inn Richmond
None of the lamps worked, dirty carpet. Overall unacceptable accommodations for a traveler on business away from home.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
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
While Scott's Addition might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arthur Ashe Athletic Center and The Diamond.
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 Broad Street or Black History Museum.
Richmond City Center
If you're spending some time in Richmond City Center, Richmond Coliseum and Broad Street are top sights worth seeing.
