Lyceum
The Lyceum is a historic museum and event space in Alexandria, Virginia.
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A museum inside Alexandria
You can stay in Alexandria
Lyceum 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 42 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 Lyceum.
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.
Lyceum
The Lyceum is a historic museum and event space in Alexandria, Virginia. Built in 1839 on the initiative of Quaker schoolmaster Benjamin Hallowell, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 27, 1969, the year of its purchase by the city.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1969) · Virginia Historic Landmark (1969)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Where to stay near Lyceum
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
- 8Ford's Theatre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lyceum | 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 | 3 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 | — |
| Springfield | 8 mi west | 10 min | 13 13 hotels | 31,154 | $640K | — |
| Bethesda | 13 mi north | 20 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Belle Haven | 2 mi south | 5 min | 8 5 hotels · 3 motels | 6,570 | $689K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Lyceum
Other well-known places within 7 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw17 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 draw87 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a yearPhoto 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 · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Lyceum
Is Lyceum in Alexandria?
Yes. It’s inside Alexandria, VA.
When is the best time to visit Lyceum?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
How far is Lyceum from Baltimore?
About 42 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Lyceum?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near Lyceum?
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.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.