Gallery5, Richmond

#60 among attractions in Richmond

Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

Gallery5 is an arts center, museum, gallery, venue, and community space in Richmond, VA. It is located at 200 West Marshall Street in Richmond, VA, in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood. Gallery5 is housed in the original building of Steamer Company Number 5, which is the oldest firehouse in Virginia, dating back to 1867. This historic building has seen many incarnations; in addition to the original fire station the building has also served as a police station, a Fire and Police Museum, and a hot dog emporium. The gallery is a cornerstone participant in Richmond's monthly First Friday Art Walk, which takes place on the first Friday of every month and draws artists and art-enthusiasts in throngs to Downtown Richmond. ()

Coordinates: 37°32'52"N, 77°26'34"W

Address

200 W Marshall StDowntown Richmond (Jackson Ward)Richmond 23220 United States

Contact

(804) 644-0005

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Day trips

Gallery5 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Coliseum, Altria Theater, Monroe Park, The National.

0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
14 min walk • Richmond Coliseum was an arena located in Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one.
0.5 miW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
14 min walk • The Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex.
0.4 miW
Park, Playground
Monroe Park, Richmond
11 min walk • Monroe Park is a 7.5 acres landscaped park 1 mile northwest of the Virginia State Capitol Building in Richmond, Virginia. It is named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
15 min walk • The National Theater is a historic theater in Richmond, Virginia. Part of a city block along the 700 block of Broad Street once known as Theatre Row, it is the only surviving auditorium of the row.
~1540 ftE
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, Richmond
8 min walk • The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Site located at 110½ E. Leigh Street on "Quality Row" in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. The site was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1975.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Institute for Contemporary Art, Richmond
10 min walk • Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU in Richmond, also known as the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, is an arts center at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by architecture firm Steven Holl Architects, and built by Gilbane Building Company.
~1420 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
7 min walk • The Hippodrome Theater is located in Richmond, Virginia. It is situated in the historical African-American neighborhood of Jackson Ward, which was referred to as "The Harlem of the South" during the 1920s.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
14 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
VCU School of the Arts, Richmond
12 min walk • Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts is a public non-profit art and design school located in Richmond, Virginia. One of many degree-offering schools at VCU, the School of the Arts comprises 18 bachelor's degree programs and six master's degree programs.
~940 ftNE
37°32'60"N • 77°26'29"W
Black History Museum & Cultural Center, Richmond
5 min walk • Museum
~1680 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, Richmond
9 min walk • Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church is a historic African-American Baptist church located in Richmond, Virginia. The church was founded in 1867. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gallery5?

Nearby attractions include Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond (2 min walk), Visual Art Studio, Richmond (2 min walk), Renaissance Building, Richmond (4 min walk), Monroe Ward, Richmond (4 min walk).

How to get to Gallery5 by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gallery5:

Bus

E • Lines: 14, 5 (18 min walk)
C • Lines: 2A, 2C (18 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (31 min walk)