Lynchburg Museum, Lynchburg: Photos, Reviews & Location

Local museum on the history of Lynchburg exhibiting artifacts, old photographs & artwork.

At a glance

#4 of 22 Tourist attractions in Lynchburg

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

0.9 km from the center of Lynchburg

Rating breakdown

5 ★76%
4 ★20%
3 ★3%
2 ★0%
1 ★1%

901 Court St, Lynchburg, VA 24504

lynchburgmuseum.org

(434) 455-6226

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Lynchburg Museum?: Lynchburg Museum is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 371 reviews.
How does Lynchburg Museum rank in Lynchburg?: Lynchburg Museum is #4 of 22 Tourist attractions in Lynchburg by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Lynchburg Museum located?: 901 Court St, Lynchburg, VA 24504 — 0.9 km from the center of Lynchburg.
How can I contact Lynchburg Museum?: Phone: (434) 455-6226 · Website: lynchburgmuseum.org

Reviews (12)

Caitlin P 2024 Mar 06

We loved this museum! The staff was so friendly and welcoming, the lay out wonderful and not too crowded. It's free which is great and they don't push for donations. But donate to them please! It's a must see in when in Lynchburg. History is always worth the time!

david zhu 2024 Jan 21

Great, free museum in historic court house, containing many artifacts depicting history of lynchburg and really does a great job of capturing the significance of this small moutain town and its role in American history, through the eras. Museum staff were extremely friendly and helpful! Must stop by if you are into history and passing through the area!

JBW1988 Warner 2024 Jan 20

The old city courthouse.
Wow! Awesome structure. There's even a piano 🎹 on the base floor.
Antique and historical. Beautiful atmosphere.

M Z 2023 Dec 27

This museum is filled with outstanding exhibits which characterize each era of Lynchburg history. There is so much information to take in, well written and sequenced, and thoughtfully laid out. There are parts of each exhibit which cater to different ages, and the staff had two difficulties of scavenger hunts which helps older and younger visitors both have motivation to keep viewing exhibits and keep attention spans longer than they otherwise might endure. A must see if you are traveling outside of northern Virginia and want to learn some history of other parts of the state and how an "average" size town in America in this part of the country evolved over hundreds of years.

Tanisha J 2023 Oct 27

Staff was very welcoming and friendly. It is a free museum with interesting informational exhibits. I appreciate how the full history is displayed, showing historical truth. It is neat to learn about a city, and this museum gives a story of where Lynchburg has been and grown over the years. I will need to go back when I have time to read more.

Malikka Karteron Global25 2023 Oct 06

It was a wonderful "Open Reception" honoring midwives from the past and present. It was especially special for me because my Great Great Grandmother Julia Whiteley Branch was honored / recognized for her contributions to Lynchburg and Midwifery.

Pat Lynch 2023 Sep 25

Great museum , very interesting

Jose Cruz 2023 Aug 28

Great day in Lynchburg, VA. Please know that the Lynchburg Museum is the Lynchburg Visitor Center, and they do help out if you have any questions. Very friendly and helpful. A Lot to do here but every place we went was by appointment tour Make sure to visit the places web site. We lucked out at Anne Spencer's house, her granddaughter was doing a tour with some others and we got there just in time.

Mike McGuire 2023 Aug 05

Just got to town and wanted to see a little about the history of Lynchburg. The museum was nice and the staff was very helpful with other suggestions around town.

E.V. Kind 2022 Sep 06

Wonderful museum and gift shop. Perfect way to learn more about the area and get a beautiful view of Monument Terrace 🌈

Zachary Hottel 2021 Jun 24

The Lynchburg Museum is truly an exceptional local history site.

Here you can learn so much about the rich history of the city and it's people.

The exhibits were exceptional and presented diverse histories. The site was located in a beautiful, historic courthouse and will well preserved and maintained.

Staff were exception and went above and beyond to make our experience great.

Terrill Bowles 2018 Dec 19

This is an awesome place to visit the staff is extremely knowledgeable. They have self guided tours daily. interactive displays and lots of local history. If your new to the area or if your just curious about Lynchburg this is the place to go. Did I mention it’s kid friendly my kids love going here and with rotating monthly exhibits there’s always something new to learn and explore.