Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Winchester

Name: Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Address: 901 Amherst St, Winchester, 22601-3305, United States
Telephone: +1 888-556-5799

#4 among attractions in Winchester

Top attraction, Museum, History museum, Art museum

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The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is located at 901 Amherst Street, Winchester, Virginia. The Museum endeavours to preserve and enrich the cultural life and heritage of the Valley. Located on the largest green space in the city of Winchester, the MSV is a regional cultural center including a museum designed by Driehaus Prize winner Michael Graves, seven acres of formal gardens, and the Glen Burnie House dating to the 18th century. ()

Established: 2005 (19 years ago)Coordinates: 39°11'5"N, 78°10'51"W

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901 Amherst StWinchester 22601-3305 United States

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+1 888-556-5799

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Museum of the Shenandoah Valley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters Museum, Glen Burnie, Abram's Delight, Patsy Cline House.

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Interesting neighbourhood
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Interesting neighbourhood
Winchester Historic District, Winchester
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Hawthorne and Old Town Spring, Winchester
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of the Shenandoah Valley open?

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of the Shenandoah Valley?

Nearby attractions include Glen Burnie, Winchester (6 min walk), Hawthorne and Old Town Spring, Winchester (10 min walk), Daniel Morgan House, Winchester (17 min walk), Christ Episcopal Church, Winchester (18 min walk).