Lynchburg Museum, Lynchburg

Name: Lynchburg Museum
Address: 901 Court St, Lynchburg, 24504-1603, United States
Telephone: +1 434-455-6226

#6 among attractions in Lynchburg

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The Lynchburg Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Lynchburg, Virginia. Built in 1855, it occupies a prominent position overlooking the steeply descending steps of Monument Terrace. The building is executed in stucco-over-brick on a granite ashlar basement and is an example of the Greek Revival. The building is capped by a shallow dome located over the intersection of the ridges. At the top of the dome is a small open belfry consisting of a circle of small Ionic columns supporting a hemispherical dome. The front of the court house has a three-bay Doric portico. ()

Built: 1855 (169 years ago)Coordinates: 37°24'49"N, 79°8'40"W

Address

901 Court StCollege HillLynchburg 24504-1603 United States

Contact

+1 434-455-6226

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Day trips

Lynchburg Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: First Baptist Church, Academy of Music, Point of Honor, St. Paul's Church.

~910 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Baptist Church, Lynchburg
5 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at 1100 Court Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. It is built of hard-pressed red brick on a rough granite foundation.
~1420 ftN
Concerts and shows, Art gallery, Theater
Academy of Music, Lynchburg
7 min walk • The Academy of Music is a historic theatre building located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The three story theater was built 1904–05 in the Beaux Arts style with a Neoclassical interior. It was designed by Frye & Chesterman.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Point of Honor, Lynchburg
12 min walk • Point of Honor is an historic home, now a city museum, located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The property has commanding views of the city and the James River. Its name originated due to the land on which it is built being used as a clandestine dueling ground.
~870 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Paul's Church, Lynchburg
5 min walk • St. Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States.
~1470 ftNE
37°24'58"N • 79°8'25"W
Amazement Square, Lynchburg
8 min walk • Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Daniel's Hill Historic District, Lynchburg
16 min walk • The Daniel's Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
~1160 ftNW
Church
Court Street Baptist Church, Lynchburg
6 min walk • The tallest object on the downtown skyline of Lynchburg, Virginia, Court Street Baptist Church stands as a testament to the black Baptist population of Lynchburg.
0.4 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Diamond Hill Baptist Church, Lynchburg
11 min walk • Diamond Hill Baptist Church is a historic African-American Baptist church located at Lynchburg, Virginia. It was built in 1886, and is a three-story, "L"-shaped, brick church building in the Late Gothic Revival style.
~620 ftN
Skyscraper
Allied Arts Building, Lynchburg
3 min walk • The Allied Arts Building is a historic high-rise building located at 725 Church Street in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is currently being remodeled for apartments.
~360 ftN
Church
Saint Paul's Vestry House, Lynchburg
2 min walk • The Saint Paul's Vestry House is a historic building in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It was built about 1855 and is a single-story Classical Revival-style building with a simple low pitched gable roof and a rectangular plan.
0.4 miNE
Bridge
John Lynch Memorial Bridge, Lynchburg
11 min walk • The John Lynch Memorial Bridge crosses the James River as a link between Madison Heights, Virginia and downtown Lynchburg, Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lynchburg Museum open?

Lynchburg Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
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 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Lynchburg Museum?

Nearby attractions include Court House Hill–Downtown Historic District, Lynchburg (2 min walk), John Marshall Warwick House, Lynchburg (2 min walk), Saint Paul's Vestry House, Lynchburg (2 min walk), Allied Arts Building, Lynchburg (3 min walk).

How to get to Lynchburg Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lynchburg Museum:

Bus

Kemper Street Station (21 min walk)

Train

Lynchburg (22 min walk)