Museum District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
A vast collection of artistic treasures from around the world awaits you at one of Richmond’s most popular museums.
Science Museum of Virginia
Fantastic fun and fascinating facts go hand-in-hand at this engaging and educational attraction.
Kings Dominion
Enjoy the excitement at Kings Dominion and see why this is a favourite theme park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Short Pump Town Center
During your trip to Richmond, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Short Pump Town Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area.
Broad Street
During your trip to Richmond, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Broad Street. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Greater Richmond Convention Center during your trip to Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
Activities
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park
Our pick of the best Museum District Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Richmond
"Needs to be updated"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
The Jefferson Hotel
"It was a very nice hotel definitely a 5-star hotel."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Omni Richmond Hotel
"The night we arrived, another couple was given the same room and keys. I then noticed black mold on the shower curtain. The room I paid for was a deluxe room with king size bed. I was given a room with a queen bed. It took approx 2 hours before a correct room was provided. They put a clean shower ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
"The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff was very helpful. We loved the kick back nights. Great breakfast choices."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Studio 6 Richmond Airport
"Room was clean and spacious. Pretty quiet other than the occasional plane flying overhead. Front desk was helpful. Good Mexican restaurant close by."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
The Commonwealth
"The staff was very good-the property is old and the rooms need updating. Pretty tired"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Museum District
Downtown Richmond
Downtown Richmond is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Shockoe Slip or Capitol Square.
Short Pump
Short Pump is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Short Pump Town Center, a top place to visit in the area.
Fan District
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Fan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Monument Avenue or Jefferson Davis Monument.
North Chesterfield
While North Chesterfield isn't home to many top sights, Chesterfield Towne Center and River City Sportsplex are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tuckahoe
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and gardens in Tuckahoe. You might want to make time for a stop at James River or Regency Square Mall.
