Visit Gadsby's Tavern Museum

Gadsby's Tavern Museum is located in Old Town Alexandria, near many shops, restaurants, and other museums and historic sites. Enjoy Gadsby’s Tavern Museum either through a guided tour or by exploring the historic rooms and exhibits at your own pace. The two early American tavern buildings provide a glimpse into life in the fledgling country across race, gender, and social status.
Page updated on August 24, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Address

Gadsby's Tavern Museum
134 N. Royal Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

The museum is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, near many shops, restaurants, and other museums and historic sites. Metered Parking is available on North Royal Street, with two or three hour parking on nearby residential streets. Parking regulations are strictly enforced. There are also convenient parking garages nearby.

PHONE 703.746.4242

Hours of Operation

Museum Hours
Monday 1 – 5 p.m.
Tuesday 1 – 5 p.m.
Wednesday closed
Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.

Closed
September 21 + 22 for all staff training.
New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas 

Gadsby's Tavern Museum

Gadsby's Tavern Museum exterior

Museum Home Page

Learn about the tavern and its history, collections, events, and more. 

Gadsby's Tavern Online Tour Welcome Panel

Tour Museum Online

The online tour of these two taverns - the 1785 tavern and the 1792 City Tavern - explores power in the new Republic and its impact on people.

Virtual Tour of Gadsby's Tavern Museum: The ballroom (2017)

Virtual Tours

Visit the first and second floors on Google 360 Virtual Tours. The virtual tour was created in late 2017, during the Time and Place exhibition. 

Admission

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Regular Admission

Experience the c.1785 tavern and the 1792 City Tavern Independently at your own pace.

Tour guide showing image to group of guests.

Guided Tour Admission

Explore life in the new Republic and learn more about the many people of the tavern with an expert guide.

Group Services

Image of group gathered in outdoor courtyard behind tavern.

Group Visits

Groups can visit Gadsby’s Tavern Museum at a discounted rate.

Image of students with hands raised gathered around two tour guides in historic ballroom of Gadsby's Tavern Museum.

School Field Trips

Regional schools, homeschool groups, and camps can book a school program at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum for their field trip. Designed for grades K-7.

Historic Alexandria Museum Store at The Lyceum

Event Tickets and Museum Shop

Visit the shop at Gadsby's, or shop online for merchandise and event tickets.

Guest Expectations

Please review Guest Expectations prior to arrival.

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.

Accessibility

Visiting all of the rooms in Gadsby’s Tavern Museum involves ascending/descending multiple staircases. While the Museum does not have an elevator, staff can offer a photographic tour of the building for those who cannot climb stairs.

All room panels are available online for increased accessibility, whether for viewing upstairs panels, translation, or text-to-speech screen readers.