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Gadsby's Tavern Museum

ADDRESS:

Gadsby's Tavern Museum
134 N. Royal Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: 703-838-4242
Fax: 703-838-4270
E-mail: Gadsby's Tavern Museum

TOUR HOURS:

November to March:
Wednesday to Saturday: 11 am to 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm to 4 pm
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Last tour: At 3:45 pm
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

April to October:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday and Monday: 1 pm to 5 pm
Last tour: At 4:45 pm.
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

**Please note some tour times are not available due to special events at the museum. Please call in advance or check the online calendar for more information.

TOURS:

Tours start at a quarter after the hour and a quarter before the hour, lasting approximately 30 minutes.

ADMISSION:

History at a price the whole family can afford!
Adults: $4.00
Children (Ages: 11-17): $2.00
Children under Age 11 are free with a paying adult.
Discounts are available to AAA Members, visitors who have dined at Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant or have coupons issued by other museums.
Admission is free for members of the Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society, AAM members and Alexandria City Employees.

Gadsby's Tavern also participates in a block ticket program providing a discount when two or more Alexandria museums are visited.

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OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment

DIRECTIONS:

Gadsby's Tavern 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. Go about a mile, past Queen Street, and turn left on Cameron Street, opposite Christ Church. Go three blocks and turn right on North Royal Street. Gadsby's Tavern Museum is located on the right, next to Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant.

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 King Street, go six blocks, and turn left onto North Royal Street. Gadsby's Tavern Museum is located at the end of the block, on the left, at the corner of North Royal and Cameron Streets.

By Metro
Take the yellow or blue line half block to King Street. Turn right (east) on King Street and walk down hill about 1 1/2 miles to North Royal Street. Turn left, and Gadsby's Tavern Museum will be on your left near the end of the block. Or take the Dash Bus to King and North Royal 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 on North Royal Street, 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.

ACCESSIBILITY:

The museum is not accessible to the handicapped beyond the first 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 at 703-838-4242.