Alexandria Black History Museum

ADDRESS:

Alexandria Black History Museum
902 Wythe Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: 703-838-4356
Fax: 703-706-3999
E-mail: Alexandria Black History Museum

MUSEUM HOURS:

Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Martin Luther King Day

ADMISSION: FREE. Donations are appreciated for group tours.

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OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment

DIRECTIONS:

The Alexandria Black History Museum is located in the Parker-Gray Historic District, in the north-west quadrant of Old Town Alexandria. 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. Cross Montgomery and Madison Streets, and then turn right on Wythe Street. The Museum is on the next corner, at Wythe and N. Alfred Streets. Park on Wythe Street.

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). Follow Route 1 (Patrick Street) about 1 1/2 miles. Cross Oronoco and Pendleton Streets, and then turn right on Wythe Street. Museum is on the next corner, at Wythe and N. Alfred Streets. Park Wythe Street.

By Metro
Take the yellow or blue line to Braddock Road station. Walk across the parking lot and bear right until you reach the corner of West and Wythe Streets. Follow Wythe Street five blocks east. The Museum is on the corner of Wythe and Alfred Streets.

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. Take metro to Braddock Road Station and follow directions from metro.

PARKING:

Free parking across Wythe Street in the parking lot of the Recreation Center.

ACCESSIBILITY:

The museum is wheel-chair accessible. 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 at 703-838-4356.