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Telling the stories of the Civil War from multiple perspectives at three locations in Richmond and Appomattox.

HISTORIC TREDEGAR
Open Daily 9am - 5pm
500 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA 23219
804.649.1861, Ext. 100

WHITE HOUSE
OF THE CONFEDERACY
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for House tours
1201 E. Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219
804.649.1861, Ext. 100

THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MUSEUM - APPOMATTOX
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer hours (starting May 27th) Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522
804.649.1861, Ext. 200

All sites are closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day, and close at 2pm on Christmas Eve. We are open every other day (weather permitting). Click one of the locations below for site-specific information and directions.

Directions

Historic Tredegar

Historic Tredegar is located on downtown Richmond's riverfront near Brown's Island and Belle Isle. The Museum shares the 8.9 acre site with the Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center. Free parking in our lot is included with admission.

Our new Museum is now open and features two new exhibits: The first is our core, permanent exhibit, A People’s Contest: Struggles for Nation and Freedom in Civil War America, on the main floor. The other, Greenback America, is temporary and resides on our second floor. Learn more about our new exhibits here.

Click here to get step by step directions to Historic Tredegar.

On-site Admission Rates	Adult	Senior, Retired Military, Teacher, Student	Youth (6-17)
Historic Tredegar Museum Only	$15	$13	$8
Historic Tredegar Museum & Tredegar Grounds Tour	$18	$16	$11
Richmond Experience Package (Tredegar & White House of the Confederacy)	$22	$18	$10
Virginia Experience Package (All Sites- Richmond & Appomattox)	$30	$28	$15
Free- Members, active-duty military, and children age 5 and under.

We are a Blue Star Museum. Get more information on the program.

The James River Park System features a multitude of recreational opportunities, many of which are accessible directly from Historic Tredegar.

The White House of the Confederacy

The White House of the Confederacy is located at 12th and Clay Streets in Richmond's historic Court End neighborhood, about three blocks from the State Capitol. The White House offers free parking in the VCU Medical Center Visitors Deck located on 12th St. (just bring your ticket with you for validation- the deck is also free on weekends). PARKING NOTE: There are height restrictions in the parking deck. Please be advised that certain tall campers, vans and other vehicles may not be able to enter the deck due to these restrictions. Please plan your visit accordingly to look for alternative street parking.

Once you have parked make sure you go back up to the top level of the deck and when you exit the building, the White House is just across the street.

Click here to get step by step directions to the parking deck.
Here is a neighborhood map showing directions to the parking deck.

On-Site Admission Rates	Adult	Senior, Retired Military, Teacher, Student	Youth (6-17)
White House of the Confederacy	$12	$10	$6
Richmond Experience Package (Tredegar & White House of the Confederacy)	$22	$18	$10
Virginia Experience Package (All sites- Richmond & Appomattox)	$30	$28	$15
Free- Members, active-duty military, and children age 5 and under.

We are a Blue Star Museum. Get more information on the program.

The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox

The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox is located at the intersection of US 460 and State Route 24, just down the road from the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. There is ample free parking on-site.

Click here to get step by step directions to the Museum.

On-Site Admission Rates	Adult	Senior, Retired Military, Teacher, Student	Youth (6-17)
ACWM - Appomattox	$12	$10	$6
Virginia Experience Package (All sites- Richmond & Appomattox)	$30	$28	$15
Free- Members, active-duty military, and children age 5 and under.