OHA established the following guidelines to ensure consistent operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. All museums are participating in the ALX Promise Gold program. Staff will regularly re-evaluate these guidelines based on guidance from the CDC, Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Virginia Health Department.

Office of Historic Alexandria Covid-19 Operational Guidelines

To purchase tickets to events at the Historic Alexandria Museums and to shop online, visit The Alexandria Shop. Visit the Historic Alexandria Calendar for a full list of events.

Admission is $3.00 per person. Special group rates are available. Contact the Tour Coordinator for more information.

Free admission for City of Alexandria residents.

Free admission for American Alliance of Museum members (AAM), Virginia Association of Museums Members (VAM), Veterans and Alexandria City Employees.

To schedule a tour contact the Tour Coordinator at 703.746.4356, one month prior to your visit. Maximum tour capacity for the museum is 50 people.

To arrange for a staff member from the Alexandria Black History Museum to speak to your school or organization about Alexandria’s African American history, contact museum staff for availability at 703.746.4356 at least one month prior to your visit.

Please note: in February (Black History Month), due to the increased demand for tours and outreach programs, the museum calendar fills quickly. It is recommended that groups book early during the following months: December (Kwanzaa), January (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday) and February (Black History Month).

At all Historic Alexandria sites, we do not tolerate racist or derogatory jokes, comments, or harassment from our guests or staff. We value the dignity of all people who enter our sites. We are committed to creating an environment where together, we can explore Alexandria’s complex history in a manner that is respectful for all. Violators of this policy will be asked to leave the premises.

The museum is wheel-chair accessible. The City of Alexandria complies with the terms of ADA. An individual with a disability who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation may contact the Museum at 703-746-4356.

The Museum’s gift shop offers a wide variety of items relating to the African American experience. Patrons are able to find gifts suitable for all ages and interests. Books, CDs, DVDs, postcards, note cards, jewelry, presidential memorabilia, ornaments, toys and games are available for purchase. For a unique gift that educates, inspires or commemorates a special occasion, the Alexandria Black History museum shop has the perfect gift! Additional Historic Alexandria merchandise is available from The Alexandria Shop.

The Alexandria Black History Museum is located in the Parker-Gray Historic District, in the north-west quadrant of Old Town Alexandria. Alexandria is half-way between Washington, D.C. and Mount Vernon.

On-street parking on Wythe Street.

From Washington, D.C., and National Airport
Take the George Washington Parkway south, past the airport, into Alexandria. The Parkway becomes Washington Street in the City. Cross Montgomery and Madison Streets, and then turn right on Wythe Street. The Museum is on the next corner, at Wythe and N. Alfred Streets. Park on Wythe Street.

From I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway)
Take the US Route 1 North exit (first exit on the Virginia side of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge). Follow Route 1 (Patrick Street) about 1 1/2 miles. Cross Oronoco and Pendleton Streets, and then turn right on Wythe Street. Museum is on the next corner, at Wythe and N. Alfred Streets. Park on Wythe Street.

By Metro
Take the yellow or blue line to Braddock Road station. Walk across the parking lot and bear right until you reach the corner of West and Wythe Streets. Follow Wythe Street five blocks east. The Museum is on the corner of Wythe and Alfred Streets.

By Train
Take Amtrak or Virginia Railway Express to Alexandria's Union Station (across the tracks from King Street Metro station). Upon exiting the train station, walk to your right. Take Metro to Braddock Road Station and follow directions from Metro.