Lyceum, Alexandria

Name: Lyceum
Address: 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, 22314-3625, United States
Telephone: +1 703-746-4994

#32 among attractions in Alexandria

Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture

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The Lyceum is a historic structure in Alexandria, Virginia. It was built in 1839 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 27, 1969. It was built, from bricks from the original St. Mary chapel, as a permanent home for the Alexandria Lyceum and the Alexandria Library. It served as a hospital during the American Civil War. After the war it became a private home and later served as an office building. Today it is the location of the official city history museum of Alexandria. ()

Built: 1839 (185 years ago)Coordinates: 38°48'13"N, 77°2'51"W

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201 S Washington StAlexandria (Old Town)Alexandria 22314-3625 United States

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+1 703-746-4994

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

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

0.4 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria
11 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.
~800 ftN
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Alexandria
4 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.
~1710 ftE
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Carlyle House, Alexandria
9 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.
~1330 ftNE
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Gadsby's Tavern, Alexandria
7 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.
~1470 ftNE
City hall, Georgian architecture
Alexandria City Hall, Alexandria
8 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.
~1330 ftE
38°48'17"N • 77°2'35"W
Farmers Market, Alexandria
7 min walk • Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lee-Fendall House, Alexandria
10 min walk • The Lee–Fendall House is a historic house museum and garden located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia at 614 Oronoco Street.
~1720 ftE
Museum, Architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Athenaeum, Alexandria
9 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.
~790 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria
4 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.
~1420 ftSE
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.
~790 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria
4 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 Lyceum open?

Lyceum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Lyceum?

Nearby attractions include Appomattox Statue, Alexandria (1 min walk), Lloyd House, Alexandria (1 min walk), Alexandria Historic District, Alexandria (2 min walk), Beulah Baptist Church, Alexandria (4 min walk).

How to get to Lyceum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lyceum:

Bus

S Washington St & Prince St • Lines: At5 (1 min walk)
Duke St + S Washington St • Lines: At5 (2 min walk)

Metro

King Street–Old Town • Lines: Bl, Yl (19 min walk)
Braddock Road • Lines: Bl, Yl (21 min walk)

Train

Alexandria (21 min walk)
Alexandria Union Station (21 min walk)