by Kelli Williams | Nov 12, 2021
The JMU Mineral Museum is an internationally recognized destination with minerals from 39 countries and 24 U.S. states. It offers something for those with any level of geological education, form casual viewers to those with extensive backgrounds in mineralogy....
by James Carter | Sep 15, 2020
Come discover the people and moments that influenced life in the Shenandoah Valley today. Connect to creativity through local folk art, crafts, and trades. Let the stories of frontier, school, work, war, and play inspire your own journey through time. The Research...
by James Carter | Sep 15, 2020
Hugo Kohl’s vision was to design a museum that provides visitors with a full sensory experience of jewelry manufacturing. An elevated floor plan allows guests to browse the retail store while watching artisans create in the workshop below. Sign up for a guided tour...
by James Carter | Sep 15, 2020
Open Mon-Sun 9am-5pm. Admission is free. The Valley Turnpike Museum is located inside the historic Hardesty-Higgins House (circa 1848), home of Harrisonburg’s first mayor, Isaac Hardesty. The Valley Turnpike Museum is located on the historic road for which it was...
by James Carter | Sep 15, 2020
The Virginia Quilt Museum promotes a unique blend of art and cultural heritage. With three floors of gallery space the museum celebrates the beauty of quilts through exhibitions that change at least three times a year. Historical, modern, art, and traditional quilts...