The Alexandria Black History Museum
The Alexandria Black History Museum includes the Museum, the Watson Reading Room, and the Alexandria African American Heritage Park. Other African American historic sites in Alexandria include the Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial, and the Freedom House Museum.
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Virtual Tour
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Museum and Office Hours
Museum Hours
Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Closed: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Office Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and by appointment.
Museum Archives
Open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact the museum’s curators at 703.746.4356 or by email.
Email the Museum
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Event Tickets
To purchase tickets to events at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, and to shop online, visit The Alexandria Shop.
American Alliance of Museums
Accredited Museum