Arlington Historical Museum, Arlington

Name: Arlington Historical Museum
Address: 1805 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Arlington, United States

#58 among attractions in Arlington

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The Arlington Historical Museum in Arlington, Virginia houses 350,000 artifacts on rotating display. Its exhibits interpret the history of the area from Captain John Smith's encounter with Algonquin Native Americans in 1608 to the near-present, including a letter exchange between local students and Ronald Reagan following the assassination attempt on Reagan. ()

Established: 1962 (62 years ago)Coordinates: 38°51'31"N, 77°4'3"W

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1805 S Arlington Ridge RdSouth Arlington (Arlington Ridge)Arlington United States

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Arlington Historical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Pentagon Memorial, The Village at Shirlington.

0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Arlington
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Marble monument in national cemetery
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Benches honor the victims of Flight 77
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1.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Village at Shirlington, Arlington
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Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
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0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
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1.1 miN
Memorial
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1.1 miW
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
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0.6 miN
Monuments and statues
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1.2 miN
Monuments and statues
Spanish–American War Memorial, Arlington
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0.6 miNE
Museum, Visitor center
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arlington Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Hume School, Arlington (1 min walk), Aurora Highlands Historic District, Arlington (6 min walk), Grace Murray Hopper Park, Arlington (8 min walk), Arlington Ridge, Arlington (10 min walk).

How to get to Arlington Historical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arlington Historical Museum:

Bus

Army Navy Dr at Memorial Dr • Lines: 87, 87A, 87P (3 min walk)
23rd St S & Fort Scott Dr • Lines: 23A, 23B (10 min walk)

Metro

Pentagon City • Lines: Bl, Yl (14 min walk)
Crystal City • Lines: Bl, Yl (24 min walk)

Train

Crystal City (27 min walk)