Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue
www.lewisginter.org
804.262.9887

Gorgeous outdoor gardens; new Conservatory building houses many exotic plants. Caf', gift shop, after-hours concert series and more.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
2800 Grove Avenue
www.vmfa.state.va.us
804.340.1400

One of the largest museums of its kinds in the South. Fascinating permanent collection of art from a variety of periods, styles and nations. Special exhibits change periodically. In the summer, the museum presents their outdoor evening concert series, "Jumpin" on Thursday evenings in the sculpture garden.

Children's Museum of Richmond
2626 W. Broad Street
www.c-mor.org
877.295.2667

Interactive learning environment for kids and their families.

Meadow Farm Museum
3400 Mountain Road
www.co.henrico.va.us/rec/mfarm.htm
804.501.2667

An 1860 living history farmsite and museum presents programs and exhibits on the culture of the rural south, including an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration.

Science Museum of Virginia
2500 W. Broad Street
www.smv.org
800.659.1727
Hundreds of hands-on science exhibits, plus an IMAX theater.

Virginia Aviation Museum
5701 Huntsman Road
www.vam.smv.org
804.263.3622

A remarkable collection of vintage aircraft including an SR-71 Blackbird and three Wright gliders.

The Valentine Museum
1015 E. Clay Street
www.valentinemuseum.com
804.649.0711

Repository of urban artifacts documenting Richmond's many rich historical legacies. Offers walking and bus tours of city's neighborhoods, architectural landmarks and other famous places.