The museum is located in 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. Turn
right on King Street (one mile) and left on S. Alfred Street (the first
left). The museum is 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). Follow Route 1 (Patrick Street) about one
mile. Turn right on Prince Street; turn left on S. Alfred Street. The
museum is on your left.
By Metro
Take the yellow or blue line to King Street station. Walk down King Street
about seven blocks to S. Alfred Street. Turn right, and the museum will
be on your right. Or take the Dash Bus to King and S. Alfred Streets,
turn right and the museum will be on your right. 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.