Black History Museum, Alexandria

#7 among attractions in Alexandria

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 38°48'44"N, 77°2'53"W

Address

902 Wythe StAlexandria (Braddock Road Metro)Alexandria 22314-1839 United States

Contact

+1 703-746-4356

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Black History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Torpedo Factory Art Center, Christ Church, Carlyle House, Gadsby's Tavern.

0.7 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria
17 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.
0.4 miS
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Alexandria
11 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.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Carlyle House, Alexandria
15 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.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Gadsby's Tavern, Alexandria
13 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.
0.5 miSE
City hall, Georgian architecture
Alexandria City Hall, Alexandria
14 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.
0.6 miSE
38°48'17"N • 77°2'35"W
Farmers Market, Alexandria
15 min walk • Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
~1190 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lee-Fendall House, Alexandria
6 min walk • The Lee–Fendall House is a historic house museum and garden located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia at 614 Oronoco Street.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Athenaeum, Alexandria
15 min walk • 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.
0.7 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria
17 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.
0.6 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria
17 min walk • Alfred Street Baptist Church's is a Baptist church in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA.
0.6 miS
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Appomattox Statue, Alexandria
15 min walk • Appomattox is a bronze statue commemorating soldiers from Alexandria, Virginia, who had died while fighting for the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The memorial was located in the center of the intersection of South Washington Street and Prince Street in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Black History Museum open?

Black History Museum is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Black History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Robert H. Robinson Library, Alexandria (1 min walk), Uptown–Parker–Gray Historic District, Alexandria (4 min walk), Colross, Alexandria (5 min walk), Robert E. Lee Boyhood Home, Alexandria (6 min walk).

How to get to Black History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Black History Museum:

Bus

Pendleton St + N Alfred St • Lines: At3, At3/4 (2 min walk)
Madison St+N Patrick St • Lines: At4, DASH AT2 West (3 min walk)

Metro

Braddock Road • Lines: Bl, Yl (9 min walk)
King Street–Old Town • Lines: Bl, Yl (21 min walk)

Train

Alexandria (22 min walk)
Alexandria Union Station (23 min walk)