- Open Wednesday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM*
Volunteer
Recruitment
If you are interested, you can fill out our form here
About Our Museum
The mission of the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA) is to share, interpret, preserve, exhibit, and commemorate the rich history and culture of African Americans throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.
Through cultivated partnerships and innovative programming, BHMVA aims to restore a profound sense of cultural pride, wellbeing, and unity within the diaspora while fostering a more open and inclusive society. The museum’s dedication to the collection, documentation, and study of the history and culture of African Americans highlights stories that are often untold and forgotten, and actively contributes to the ongoing narrative through scholarship and curation.
Open Time
Wednesday to Saturday:
🕙 10:00 am – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday to Tuesday & Holidays: CLOSED
A World of
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Why Join?
Be the first to know about upcoming exhibits and events.
Receive behind-the-scenes content and curator insights.
Stay informed about educational programs and community initiatives.
Connect with a community passionate about preserving and celebrating Black history.
By joining our email list, you become an integral part of preserving and sharing the diverse narratives that define Black history. Let’s journey together through the pages of our past to build a future enriched by understanding and unity.
Thank you for supporting the Black History Museum of Virginia!
A Year in Review: 2024-2025
Learn more about the museum’s activities and accomplishments over the past year by viewing our 2024–2025 Year in Review.
Plan your visit,
Come see us in Richmond!
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Buy tickets
Skip the line — book your visit in advance.
Select your date and ticket types at checkout.
- Adults $10
- Seniors/Students $8
- Children 4–12 $6
- Under 4 free
- Military 10% off
- Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday – Tuesday & Holidays: Closed
Request a guided tour
Let an expert guide lead your group through our collections. Available for schools, private groups, and researchers.
1
Choose your tour type
Public, private group, school, or research
2
Fill in your details & preferred date
Group size, accessibility needs, focus areas
3
We confirm within 2–3 business days
Via email — no payment required to request
News & Announcements
Donate
Our Memberships provide wonderful benefits.
You can also help by donating.
Interested in partnering with BHMVA for a program?
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Museum Highlights
In addition to our permanent exhibitions, we feature new exhibitions several times a year.
