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Legacy Museum of African American History

403 Monroe Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
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(434) 845-3455
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
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The Legacy Museum offers rotating exhibitions and programs on all aspects of local African American history and culture, from the first arrival of Africans in Central Virginia until the present day. The museum sponsors exhibit-related programs as well as special events during Black History month. In 2000 the Legacy Museum of African American History opened. New exhibits are mounted annually. The Legacy Museum is open Wednesday – Saturday from 12:00 – 4pm and Sunday from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Other times by appointment. Admission is $5 adults, $3 seniors; $2 youth and students; and children under 6 free. Group rates are available.

403 Monroe Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
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4.2
Legacy Museum-African American
Legacy Museum-African American
4.2
Kelley Deetz
Kelley Deetz
14:28 01 May 18
Great tiny museum!
Nathaniel-Jeffrey Owens Jr
Nathaniel-Jeffrey Owens Jr
13:20 24 Apr 18
It was awesome to see the paintings of my family displayed here! This is a great place to visit. A small gem with a bright shine!
Wanda Taylor
Wanda Taylor
13:17 13 Apr 18
Awesome Art Interesting History
Emily Elizabeth
Emily Elizabeth
14:32 29 Mar 18
They have really nice exhibits and are very friendly. This museum is underfunded and needs more community support but they are doing a great job.
Rt Smith
Rt Smith
01:55 18 Apr 17
I love this museum! Such a wealth of information. I enjoyed the authentic artifacts the museum displays. I will definitely visit again.
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