Plan your Visit  

ADDRESS:

            Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
            105-107 South Fairfax Street
            Alexandria, Virginia 22314
            Phone: 703-838-3852
            Fax:      703-838-3837
            E-mail: Apothecary Museum           

MUSEUM HOURS:

April through October:

Sunday and Monday: 1pm to 5 pm
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm

November through March:

Wednesday to Saturday: 11 am to 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm to 4 pm
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

ADMISSION:

Adults : $5.00
Children ( Ages 5-12): $3.00
Children under 5: FREE!
Daytime Group Tours of 10 or more: $3.00
Evening Group Tours: $5.00

OFFICE HOURS:

            Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm year round

ACCESSIBILITY:

The main exhibit area and museum store on the first floor of the site are fully accessible to those with mobility impairments. A video program is available on the first floor for those unable to visit the second floor.The City of Alexandria complies with the terms of ADA. An individual with a disability who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation may contact the museum.

DIRECTIONS:

The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, near many shops, restaurants, and other museums and historic sites. Alexandria is half-way between Washington, D.C. and Mount Vernon.

From Washington, D.C., and National Airport
Take the George Washington Parkway south, past the airport, into Alexandria. The Parkway becomes Washington Street in the City. Go about a mile, past Queen Street, and turn left on Cameron Street, opposite Christ Church. Go four block, past City Hall,, and turn right on North Fairfax Street. Go one block, past King Street, and the museum will be on your right.

From I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway)
Take the US Route 1 North exit (first exit on the Virginia side of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge). Take your first right onto Franklin Street, go seven blocks and turn left onto South Fairfax Street. Go five blocks north, past Prince Street, and the museum will be on your left.

By Metro
Take the yellow or blue line to King Street station. Cross the parking lot and turn right, one half block to King Street. Turn right (east) on King Street and walk about down hill about 1 mile South Fairfax Street. Turn right, and the museum will be on your right. Or take the Dash Bus to King and North Fairfax Streets. Call (703) 370-DASH for bus schedules and information, or check the schedules posted at the station.

By Train
Take Amtrak or Virginia Railway Express to Alexandria's Union Station (across the tracks from King Street Metro station). Upon exiting the train station, walk to your right to King Street and follow directions from Metro.

PARKING:

Metered Parking is available in front of the museum, with two or three hour parking on nearby residential streets. Parking regulations are strictly enforced. A free 24-hour parking pass, valid at meters, is available to out-of-town visitors at Ramsay House Visitors Center (open daily from 9 am to 5 pm) at 221 King Street. There are also convenient parking garages nearby. The closest garage is one block away on North Fairfax Street, under Market Square.

BUS UNLOADING AND PARKING:

Unloading only:  Two motor-coach spaces are reserved on King Street (north side, west bound) from the corner of Fairfax Street to the center of the Market Square. Buses may not remain in this location during the museum visit.

Bus Parking: Buses may park in front of Robinson Terminal on Union Street at Oronoco Street (east side, north bound). This location is four blocks north of King Street, and seven blocks from the museum.