Exhibitions

Historic Alexandria exhibitions explore the people, places, and events that have shaped the city and its communities.
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Historic Alexandria’s exhibitions explore the people, places, and events that have shaped the city and its communities. Through long-term and special exhibits, guests can discover Alexandria’s layered history through objects, images, stories, and interactive experiences.  

Plan your visit to the museums

Current Special Exhibitions

The embossed green cover is labeled SCRAP BOOK in green on gold.

Stories of U.S.: Collections Capture Our History

Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
Through January 2028 

This historic print shows coffeehouse booths--wooden tables and benches with backs, plus a green curtain that hangs above the seating to further separate the booths for privacy.

Women in Business: We Were Always Here

Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Through March 2027 

Fifteen musicians pose with their instruments in this black-and-white photograph. The drum is labeled “Emira Cornet Band.”

Buglers & Brass Bands: Soldier Musicians in the Civil War

Fort Ward Museum
Through December 2027

Seven young navy men

Aboard Ship with the Jack-Tars of the Union Navy

Fort Ward Museum
Through December 2027 
 

Moss Kendrix at the microphone of WWDC 1450

Moss H. Kendrix: Reframing the Black Image

Alexandria Black History Museum
Through December 2027

Small 2.5 by 1.5" yellow-ish box that reads "Laxative Bromo Quinine each tablet contains two grains phenacetin. For La Grippe and Colds. Does not effect the head like the sulphate of quinine. Price 25 cents. Paris Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo. Dep. London. Box contains small round brown tablets.

Disease and the Apothecary

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
Through June 2028

Select Past Special Exhibitions

Gadsby's Tavern Museum


Alexandria Black History Museum

 
Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum