Open Wednesday - Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM*
Arthur Ashe: An Enduring Legacy
February 4 - June 13, 2026
Opening Wednesday, February 4 through Saturday, June 13, this special exhibition celebrates the Richmond born tennis legend.
LEARN MOREOpening Wednesday, February 4 through Saturday, June 13, this special exhibition celebrates the Richmond born tennis legend.
Places of History and Memory Linked to Enslavement and the Slave Trade
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JOIN NOW!Unveiling History: Treasures from the Collection & New Acquisitions
Open through April 15, 2026
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WED - SAT: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun. -Tues & Holidays - CLOSED
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About Our Museum
The mission of the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA) is to share, interpret, preserve, exhibit, and commemorate the rich history and culture of African Americans throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.
Through cultivated partnerships and innovative programming, BHMVA aims to restore a profound sense of cultural pride, wellbeing, and unity within the diaspora while fostering a more open and inclusive society. The museum’s dedication to the collection, documentation, and study of the history and culture of African Americans highlights stories that are often untold and forgotten, and actively contributes to the ongoing narrative through scholarship and curation.
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ADMISSION
Adults: $10
Seniors/Students w/ID: $8
Children 4-12: $6
Children under 4: Free
Military Discount: 10%
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LOCATED IN HISTORIC JACKSON WARD
122 West Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23220
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Museum Highlights
In addition to our permanent exhibitions, we feature new exhibitions several times a year.