RT American Civil War Museum

Comprehensive history museum interpreting the causes, course, and consequences of the American Civil War through immersive exhibits, original artifacts, and multiple perspectives.

General Information

Hours:

Daily: 10am to 5pm
Open year-round
Recommended to arrive at least an hour before closing for full exhibit access

Fees:

Adults: $18
Seniors (65+), Military, Students: $15
Youth (7–17): $10
Children 6 and under: Free

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed

Closest cities with hotels:

Richmond (downtown)

Seasons:

All year

Location:

480 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA 23219

Website:

acwm.org

How to Get There

From Richmond, VA (2 mi): Take E Broad St toward downtown, turn right onto S 5th St, then follow signs to Tredegar Street and continue along the riverfront to the museum entrance.

Overview

The American Civil War Museum on the James River in Richmond sits among preserved industrial ruins of the Tredegar ironworks that supplied the Confederacy. Its galleries trace the war's origins, battles, and aftermath through the stories of soldiers, enslaved people, free African Americans, women, and civilians, using original uniforms, weapons, letters, and photographs.

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