The Valentine
The Valentine is a museum in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. 1898 is when its story starts. Worth the trip, Hollywood Cemetery is 1.5 mi off.
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A museum inside Richmond
You can stay in Richmond
The Valentine is inside Richmond, which has 62 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 97 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1898
The Valentine dates from 1898. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Richmond (RIC) has airline service, about 7 miles from The Valentine.
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The Valentine
The Valentine is a museum in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898, it was the first museum in Richmond.
In the early 21st century, the Valentine offers rotating exhibitions, walking tours, programs, special events, research opportunities and more as a way to engage, educate and challenge a diverse audience. The Valentine also includes the Wickham House, a National Historical Landmark.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1898
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.3K a year
Nights near The Valentine
Rooms are nearest in Richmond (62) and Dumbarton (31).
- 1Hollywood Cemetery
- 2White House of the Confederacy
- 3Kings Dominion
- 4Richmond Coliseum
- 5Robert E. Lee Monument
- 6Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From The Valentine | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | in town | — | 62 40 hotels · 13 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 237,257 | $353K | D |
| Dumbarton | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 31 29 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 7,997 | $291K | — |
| Sandston | 7 mi east | 10 min | 22 18 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 7,399 | $220K | — |
| Glen Allen | 9 mi north | 15 min | 16 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 17,551 | $357K | — |
| Chester | 13 mi south | 20 min | 25 24 hotels · 1 motel | 24,474 | $327K | — |
| Bellwood | 9 mi south | 15 min | 13 8 hotels · 5 motels | 7,907 | $225K | — |
| Innsbrook | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 16 16 hotels | 8,578 | $464K | — |
| Bon Air | 8 mi west | 10 min | 9 9 hotels | 16,904 | $365K | — |
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Getting there
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More near The Valentine
You can reach each of these within 53 miles.
12 mi LandmarkHollywood Cemetery
2in town MuseumWhite House of the Confederacy
321 mi Theme parkKings Dominion
4in town Stadium & arenaRichmond Coliseum
52 mi LandmarkRobert E. Lee Monument
63 mi MuseumVirginia Museum of Fine Arts411K visitors a year
44 mi MuseumColonial Williamsburg
52 mi National MonumentGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument72K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Hollywood Cemetery: Andrew Bain, Public domain · White House of the Confederacy: AlbertHerring, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kings Dominion: Erechtheus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Richmond Coliseum: Mentes at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Robert E. Lee Monument: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Colonial Williamsburg: Humberto Moreno, CC BY 2.0 · George Washington Birthplace National Monument: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain
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A visit to The Valentine: questions
Is The Valentine in Richmond?
Yes. It’s inside Richmond, VA.
When is the best time to visit The Valentine?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 71–81°.
How far is The Valentine from Virginia Beach and Washington?
About 94 miles southeast of Virginia Beach and about 97 miles north of Washington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to The Valentine?
Richmond (RIC), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near The Valentine?
Richmond (in town, 62 places to stay), Dumbarton (6 mi, 31 places to stay) and Sandston (7 mi, 22 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Richmond
People in Richmond have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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