Athenaeum
The Athenaeum is a gallery of fine arts and a performance venue in Alexandria, Virginia, United States.
A museum inside Alexandria
You can stay in Alexandria
Athenaeum is inside Alexandria, which has 44 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 41 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 3 miles from Athenaeum.
Established in 1964
Athenaeum dates from 1964. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Alexandria. Green months are the mild ones.
Athenaeum
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. The Athenaeum has a long history and has served several purposes during its lifetime. The building is now part of the Virginia Trust and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1964
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1980) · Virginia Historic Landmark (1979)
Where to stay near Athenaeum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Alexandria (44) and Washington (247).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Arlington National Cemetery
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- 8National Mall
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Athenaeum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | in town | — | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Washington | 7 mi north | 10 min | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Arlington | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| National Harbor | 2 mi southeast | 5 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 4,454 | $473K | — |
| Tysons | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| Bethesda | 13 mi north | 20 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Springfield | 8 mi west | 10 min | 13 13 hotels | 31,154 | $640K | — |
| Belle Haven | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 8 5 hotels · 3 motels | 6,570 | $689K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Athenaeum
Other well-known places within 7 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw16 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw26 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw35 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw46 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw56 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw66 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw75 mi LandmarkTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Big draw86 mi National park siteNational MallPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Arlington National Cemetery, Public domain · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Athenaeum
Is Athenaeum in Alexandria?
Yes. It’s inside Alexandria, VA.
When is the best time to visit Athenaeum?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
How far is Athenaeum from Baltimore?
About 41 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Athenaeum?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near Athenaeum?
Washington (7 mi, 247 places to stay), Alexandria (in town, 44 places to stay) and Arlington (6 mi, 58 places to stay).
Tips from people in Alexandria
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Alexandria’s Town Square.
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