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Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

901 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601
540-662-1473
Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Winchester
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: History Museums
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Washington DC
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This museum host regular and rotating exhibits. The grounds are quite beautiful and the museum always interesting. the cafe is a pleasant surprise. There are frequent educational and cultural events here and various performances - both indoor and in the garden. I visit several times a year. More

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Virginia Beach
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Great museum with lots of local historic exhibits that were very interesting. Touring the grounds and gardens of Glen Burnie was also wonderful experience and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Well worth the cost too. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

I enjoy the exhibits, but this isn't a place for kids. As a museum professional, I felt like it was stiff and that I couldn't talk or make any noise in the exhibit space. It's a beautiful site, but I don't think I'll go back. More

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Harrisonburg, Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Beautiful gardens and lots to see inside the museum. Activities for children and docents who are happy to answer questions or provide information. For those of us who enjoy a leisurely stroll, could easily spend the entire day exploring. Well worth the admission price of $8 for adults. More

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Bethesda, MD
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Even though I have been spoiled by all the free Smithsonians, this was well worth the admission price. Easily worth 2 hours to see all exhibits and then you can stroll in the gardens. I am not a fan of boxwoods, but even so, the garden was enjoyable. Too bad the Glen Burnie House was closed for renovation. but that... More

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Virginia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

We began our wknd of touring with this as our stop and it gave us a good overview of what we would be seeing. Nice little gift shop for souveniers of the area. The gardens would be prettier when in bloom - we were a little early but still worth a visit. More

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Roanoke, VA
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

beautiful gardens and great local displays. It is not a huge place, but it showcases the area well. More

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Dayton, Ohio
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Spend about an hour and learn some history and how the area was settled. Couple this with Glen Burnie and understand more about this wonderful northern Virginia community. More

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Winchester, VA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Kids of all ages love it - lots of hands on and local go always and the kids never get bored - can't wait for the new location coming soon and I'm sure it will be even better. More

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Winchester, Virginia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

I love historical places and learning about the past. Always have great events. More

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