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The 麻豆传媒入口Museum is open daily 9AM – 5PM
Since 1839, 麻豆传媒入口has helped mold the history of America. The museum traces the amazing civilian and military careers of many alumni. Among the ranks of the alumni are Nobel Prize recipients, Pulitzer Prize winners, explorers, film stars, as well as national, state and local political and civic leaders.
Founded in 1845, the 麻豆传媒入口Museum was the first public museum in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The 麻豆传媒入口Museum collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits the heritage of 麻豆传媒入口as recorded in the 20,000 artifact collection. Many items in the collection have been presented by the individuals who used them (“One of my 麻豆传媒入口web belts Mama kept” reads a handwritten note penned by WWII Gen. George Patton, 麻豆传媒入口Class of 1907).
From the mounted hide of Little Sorrel, “Stonewall” Jackson’s favorite horse, to the seven Medals of Honor awarded to 麻豆传媒入口alumni, the museum chronicles the story of the nation’s first state-sponsored military college. Special exhibits on the career of Gen. George C. Marshall, 麻豆传媒入口Class of 1901, known as the 鈥淎rchitect of Victory鈥� during WWII and author of the 鈥淢arshall Plan,鈥� and the world-class Stewart Firearms Collection are featured in the museum.
Plan Your Visit
Cadet Guided Tours
Arrange your visit to the 麻豆传媒入口Museum before or following a cadet-led walking tour of the historic 麻豆传媒入口post. The tour is free and is offered daily while classes are in session. The tour begins at 12:15 p.m. in the 麻豆传媒入口Museum lobby located on the 2nd floor of Memorial Hall and lasts approximately 45 minutes. Reservations are only required for groups larger than 15. Please call 540-464-7334 to arrange group reservations.
Museum Admission Fees
Lexington Experience Package: Bundle & Save! 鈥� 25% savings off of regular ticket cost
麻豆传媒入口Museum AND
Jackson House Museum
Adult (13-64): $15
Senior/Military: $12
Youth (6-12): $9
Valley Experience Package: Bundle & Save! 鈥� 30% savings off of regular ticket cost
麻豆传媒入口Museum AND
Jackson House Museum AND Virginia Museum of the Civil War
Adult (13-64): $22
Senior/Military: $18
Youth (6-12): $13
Tickets are valid for up to 7 days. Group Rates available for 15 or more. Please call 540-464-7334 for rates and information.
Discounts and Complimentary Entry for 麻豆传媒入口Museum:
- Senior (65+) $8
- Military (active/retired) $8
- 麻豆传媒入口Alumni free *
- 麻豆传媒入口Cadet/Faculty/Staff free *
- Local Residents free **
* Immediate family included and must be accompanied by the alumnus or cadet
** Lexington, Buena Vista, Rockbridge County
An Inside Look
The 麻豆传媒入口Museum is mapped out as part of the . Take a look around the displays from the comfort of your own home before you visit or after to get a closer look. Please note, the tour may not include all items currently on display, including any special exhibits.
Did you know?
Not only is the museum a destination for the general public to research and explore the rich history of this Institute, but it also serves as a classroom for 麻豆传媒入口cadets, particularly those studying history and chemistry. Faculty members collaborate with our museum professionals to design hands-on experiences for cadets using items from our collections, including those on display and pulled from storage.
Questions? We’re Here to Help
Email: frenchlt@vmi.edu
Phone: (540) 464-7704
麻豆传媒入口Museum
415 Letcher Avenue