Wilton House Museum, Richmond

Name: Wilton House Museum
Address: 215 S Wilton Rd, Richmond, 23226-2212, United States
Telephone: +1 804-282-5936

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Wilton House Museum is a museum in a historic house located in Richmond, Virginia. Wilton was constructed c. 1753 by William Randolph III, son of William Randolph II, of Turkey Island. Wilton was originally the manor house on a 2,000-acre tobacco plantation known as "World's End" located on the north bank of the James River several miles east of the city of Richmond. Between 1747 and 1759, William III acquired more than a dozen contiguous tracts of land. About 1753, Randolph completed building a Georgian manor house, which he named "Wilton," on a site overlooking the river. ()

Built: 1750 (274 years ago)Coordinates: 37°33'45"N, 77°31'14"W

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215 S Wilton RdNear West End (Wilton)Richmond 23226-2212 United States

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+1 804-282-5936

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Wilton House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wilton House Museum open?

Wilton House Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wilton House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Jerman House, Richmond (10 min walk), Colonial Place, Richmond (11 min walk), Tuckahoe Apartments, Richmond (12 min walk), Lockgreen, Richmond (12 min walk).