Museum of Culpeper History
Museum of Culpeper History
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The Museum of Culpeper History is a state of the art facility housed in the historic train depot in downtown Culpeper, Virginia. Exhibits range from 215 million year old dinosaur tracks to modern art - and change annually to help guests "discover" this wonderful rural community.
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MoonDoggieDonna
Garfield133 contributions
Mar 2020
This museum shares a space in an old train station which is really all it needs. Culpeper is not very big but there is a lot of Civil War history here and it is presented very well. You will be here less than an hour, but will get a lot of info for your time.
Written March 5, 2020
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Melissa
Culpeper, VA336 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
As a Culpeper resident, I’ve been to the museum several times but I never took the time to really pay attention to the exhibits. My son is a pressed penny collector so I decided to take him to learn a little about the county he lives in and get a penny. It was so nice and informative. Our little area is so full of history and it made me happy that my son was able to enjoy it.
Written July 19, 2022
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CheshireTurkey
Richmond, VA259 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
While staying in the down town we stopped in to check out the local museum. The lady working this day was gracious, enthusiastic and very helpful. There is a bit of something to please most everyone here, all revolving around the local history. Worth the time.
Written October 31, 2014
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Heather
Reva, VA127 contributions
May 2013 • Family
We have been several times as the Museum changes it themes often. Currently, it is the Civil War. Entrance fee is low and if you are a resident of Culpeper it is free.
Written July 29, 2013
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Josemike
Alexandria, VA143 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
The museum is definitely worth the visit to Culpepper. It’s very informative and the displays are wonderful. However, the Civil War Display never mentioned slavery. It is also not mentioned in any of our history since the late 1600’s. It was as if it didn’t exist in Culpepper. The only mention of slaves was when they described how slave owners sometimes took their slave into the battlefield with them. That is the only time it mentions slaves. We know this country is steeped in slavery. My husband and I were very disappointed in this. Not sure I would recommend it.
Written August 12, 2022
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Martha A
Manassas, VA27 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Interesting facts in wasll displays, has a kids hands-on area, covers prehistoric to modern day, has slab of dinosaur tracks
Written May 26, 2019
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ljrkrispes
Florida176 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Stumbled on this really nice little museum when wandering around town. Nicely presented history of the area with intriguing commentary particularly on the Civil War era with some good exhibit and a really great kid's area with costumes and toys. Learned a lot about what a critical part the area played in the War.
Written December 24, 2017
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Brad R
Stafford, VA47 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
We went in just to have a look around. I love old rail stations. What a great surprisd. So much history packed in so small a space. From colonization through revution, civil war, reconstruction and so much more, it all comes to.life and is hosted by a caring staff. If in the area don't pass this by.
Written November 4, 2015
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Judy J
Owings Mills, MD412 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
The last time we came to Culpeper, the museum was closed for relocation. Now it is all bright and shiny and resides in the Train Station. It has lots of "ok to touch" stuff which is good for kids of any age and lots of local information and history.
Written September 28, 2015
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Ann S
Alexandria, VA29 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
This little museum is well worth a visit, being located in the old train depot directly adjacent to the historical district. Its location next to the Visitor Info Center is perfect as the staff in both are helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. We particularly enjoyed taking the self-guided driving tours around Culpeper covering the Battle of Brandy Station, Kellys Fork, and Cedar Mountain. These concise and well-organized loops take about 45 minutes each and make you FEEL the Civil War history. There are also self-guided hikes at some tour locations. We didn't have enough time to complete the downtown walking tours but enjoyed reading about the thriving two block Davis Street area.
Written October 15, 2014
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