The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum

ADDRESS:

The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum
201 S. Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: 703-838-4994
Fax: 703-838-4997
E-mail: The Lyceum

MUSEUM HOURS:

Monday to Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas

ADMISSION: FREE

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

DIRECTIONS:

The Lyceum 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. After you cross King and Prince Street (about one mile), the Lyceum 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). Follow Route 1 (Patrick Street) about one mile. Turn right on Prince Street; turn right on South Washington Street. The Lyceum on your right.

By Metro
Take the yellow or blue line to King Street station. Cross the parking lot and turn left, one half block to Prince Street. Turn left (east) on Prince Street and walk about one mile to Washington Street. Turn right, and the Lyceum will be on your right. Or take the Dash Bus to King and Washington Streets, turn right and walk one block past Prince Street. 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:

Free parking in lot adjacent to The Lyceum while visiting The Lyceum and other nearby museums.

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 703-838-4994.