Athenaeum, Alexandria

Name: Athenaeum
Address: 201 Prince St, Alexandria, 22314-3384, United States
Telephone: +1 703-548-0035

#19 among attractions in Alexandria

Museum, Architecture, Greek Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Athenaeum is a gallery of fine arts and a performance venue in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. It is also home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association since 1964. The building is an important example of Greek Revival architecture. The Athenaeum has a long history and has served several purposes during its lifetime. The building is now part of the Virginia Trust and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. ()

Built: 1851 (173 years ago)Coordinates: 38°48'19"N, 77°2'31"W

Address

201 Prince StAlexandria (Old Town)Alexandria 22314-3384 United States

Contact

+1 703-548-0035

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Day trips

Athenaeum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Torpedo Factory Art Center, Black History Museum, Christ Church, Carlyle House.

~610 ftE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria
3 min walk • The Torpedo Factory Art Center is the former U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, a naval munitions factory on the banks of the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia which was converted into an art center in 1974. The facility is located at 105 N.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum
Black History Museum, Alexandria
15 min walk • The Alexandria Black History Museum, located at 902 Wythe St. Alexandria, Virginia, is operated by the City of Alexandria. The building was formerly the Robert Robinson Library, originally constructed in 1940 as the first "separate but equal" library for African Americans in the segregated city.
~1630 ftW
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Alexandria
8 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church located at 118 North Washington Street, with an entrance at 141 North Columbus Street, in Alexandria, Virginia.
~40 ftS
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Carlyle House, Alexandria
1 min walk • Carlyle House is a historic mansion in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle in 1751 to 1752 in the Georgian style. It is situated in the city's Old Town at 121 North Fairfax Street between Cameron and King Streets.
~500 ftW
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Gadsby's Tavern, Alexandria
3 min walk • Gadsby's Tavern is a complex of historic buildings at 134 and 138 North Royal Street at the corner of Cameron Street in the Old Town district of Alexandria, Virginia.
~290 ftW
City hall, Georgian architecture
Alexandria City Hall, Alexandria
2 min walk • The Alexandria City Hall also known as the Alexandria Market House & City Hall, in Alexandria, Virginia, is a building built in 1871 and designed by Adolph Cluss. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The site was originally a market from 1749 and courthouse from 1752.
~400 ftSW
38°48'17"N • 77°2'35"W
Farmers Market, Alexandria
2 min walk • Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
~1850 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lee-Fendall House, Alexandria
9 min walk • The Lee–Fendall House is a historic house museum and garden located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia at 614 Oronoco Street.
~1240 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria
7 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church in the Anglican Communion located in the Old Town area of Alexandria, Virginia.
~1410 ftS
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria
7 min walk • The Old Presbyterian Meeting House is a Christian church located at located at 321 South Fairfax Street in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.
0.5 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria
13 min walk • Alfred Street Baptist Church's is a Baptist church in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Athenaeum open?

Athenaeum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm
Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Athenaeum?

Nearby attractions include Carlyle House, Alexandria (1 min walk), Bank of Alexandria, Alexandria (1 min walk), Alexandria City Hall, Alexandria (2 min walk), Alexandria Old Town, Alexandria (2 min walk).

How to get to Athenaeum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Athenaeum:

Bus

N Fairfax St + Cameron St • Lines: At2, At3, At3/4, At4 (2 min walk)
N Fairfax St + King St N • Lines: At2, At3 (2 min walk)

Metro

Braddock Road • Lines: Bl, Yl (23 min walk)
King Street–Old Town • Lines: Bl, Yl (27 min walk)

Train

Alexandria (28 min walk)
Alexandria Union Station (28 min walk)