Civil War Museum Richmond VA

American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar    

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At the American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar, two floors of exhibits will take you on a journey from the very beginning of the Civil War to Reconstruction and beyond. Located in downtown …
At the American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar, two floors of exhibits will take you on a journey from the very beginning of the Civil War to Reconstruction and beyond. Located in downtown Richmond on the historic James River, the museum sits on the site of the Tredegar Iron Works. Cannons made at Tredegar fired the first shots of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. The thick armor plating that protected the ironclad CSS Virginia (Merrimack) during its fight with the Monitor was rolled at Tredegar. More than half of the cannons used by the Confederate army were cast here.

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Jan 20, 2025
Interesting museum on civil war history. Nice displays, great for those who like to view and read. If your into history this is a nice museum and area to visitFull review by Jeff K
Oct 24, 2024
Visiting the Civil War Museum was the reason we stayed in Richmond. The history of the Civil War was presented year by year with excellent displays and covering each year. The item displayed displa…Full review by ajayhawkfan
Sep 30, 2024
The museum does a great job in highlighting some keys points abt the civil war. It also has some interactive exhibits that are fun and informative. There is a short movie as well that gives a nice ov…Full review by DogWorld
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Do go to the battlefields around Richmond
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Certainly, we did as a bit of a civil war trip. Fredricksburg, The Wilderness, Chancelorsville, Petersburg well worth a visit but you will need transport as the battlefieds are spread out …
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Certainly, we did as a bit of a civil war trip. Fredricksburg, The Wilderness, Chancelorsville, Petersburg well worth a visit but you will need transport as the battlefieds are spread out due to the vastness of the armies and fluidity of the battles. Enjoy.
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How much time should I allow for the museum? I know that depends on a lot of different variables but in general, what …
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How much time should I allow for the museum? I know that depends on a lot of different variables but in general, what would be a good allotment?
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It is not as large as some of the major battlefield museums so you can probably get through it in a couple of hours at a slow pace.
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How much is the admission?
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Hello Selena316. Admission to our Historic Tredegar museum is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for youth age 6-17. You can find info about combining admission to our other locations …
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Hello Selena316. Admission to our Historic Tredegar museum is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for youth age 6-17. You can find info about combining admission to our other locations on our website. Thanks!
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Answer by Maddi W · Mar 17, 2016
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