Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum

A museum exhibit with blue display panels featuring Civil War-era photos, maps, and text. A glass case in front holds artifacts including documents and a rifle. The exhibit is titled An Occupied City: The Civil War Years.

A framed black-and-white portrait of a young man is displayed next to a white ceramic pitcher with embossed figures, both inside a glass display case with several documents and artifacts.

A historic yellow building with four tall white columns at the entrance, large windows, and a triangular pediment, surrounded by trees and a streetlamp in front.

A large tan brick building with four white columns, tall windows, and double doors sits on a sunny day. Several cars are parked in front, and trees and plants surround the building.

A white statue of a man in 18th-century attire sits at a wooden table with candles and papers, inside a historic room with large windows, chairs, and old-fashioned decor.

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The 1839 Greek Revival building serves as the City’s history museum. An ongoing exhibition tells the story of Alexandria, once one of the busiest ports in America. Archaeological finds, old photographs, maps, original art works and a wide variety of historic artifacts provide the visitor with a picture of the City’s past. Changing exhibitions explore special themes, people, places or events within Alexandria’s history.

Visit The Lyceum’s website for hours and self-guided tour information.