Free & Cheap Things to Do in Richmond, VA

  • The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Richmond, Virginia, including 52 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Sites, Movie Theaters and Monuments.
  • From Maymont to Hollywood Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Richmond and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Petersburg, Midlothian, Glen Allen and Hopewell.
  • The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Richmond, Virginia, including 52 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Sites, Movie Theaters and Monuments.
  • From Maymont to Hollywood Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Richmond and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Petersburg, Midlothian, Glen Allen and Hopewell.
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The instructor guides students through painting their own versions of masterpieces or original designs on canvases or wine glasses
2.7 Miles
88% 757 votes
Landmarks 3166 W Cary St, Richmond, VA MoreLess Info
Over 300 shops are available at Carytown. Yet, the section of Richmond is more than a collection of shops as there are museums, galleries, restaurants, and general sightseeing for those who wish to walk on a self-guided tour.
3.8 Miles
91% 188 votes
Historic Sites 4305 Sulgrave Rd, Richmond, VA 23226 MoreLess Info
Agecroft Hall is located along the rolling banks of the James River. It is an authentic 16th century English manor house that was taken apart, shipped across the Atlantic, and then rebuilt in Virginia during the 1920s.
5.4 Miles
91% 75 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 400 Sausiluta Drive, Richmond, VA 23227 MoreLess Info
Discover the natural world in and around Richmond by visiting the Three Lakes Nature Center and Aquarium. Visitors enjoy the 50,000 gallon aquarium, explore exhibits and multimedia demonstrations, and partake in guided nature walks.
2.3 Miles
98% 1922 votes
Art Museum 2800 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23221 MoreLess Info
One of the most comprehensive art museums in the United States is the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. There are roughly four full acres of gallery space and a 13-acre sculpture garden while guests can follow walking tours that are included with the price of admission.
0.8 Miles
93% 288 votes
History Museums Richmond, VA MoreLess Info
Founded by local Richmond Holocaust survivor Jay Ipson, the Virginia Holocaust Museum provides accounts of local survivors, and uses the Ipson family's story to illustrate the larger story of the Holocaust.
2.3 Miles
95% 148 votes
History Museums 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23221 MoreLess Info
Encompassing the entire history of the state of Virginia, the 180-year-old Virginia Historical Society houses a wide collection of books, sheet music, maps, and personal items to illustrate the story of Virginia's past and present.
0.4 Miles
88% 925 votes
Military Museums 1201 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA 23219 MoreLess Info
The former White House of the Confederacy currently houses The Museum of the Confederacy. Personal belongings of leaders such as Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee compose a large section of the collection in addition to other Civil War artifacts, manuscripts, and photographs.
2.2 Miles
77% 296 votes
Science Museums 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220 MoreLess Info
Many permanent exhibits are housed at the Science Museum of Virginia, focusing on different areas of science like space, the human body, animals, and the environment. Live science demonstrations are also performed daily in addition to IMAX films.
0.8 Miles
74% 305 votes
History Museums 1914 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219 MoreLess Info
Featuring an extensive collection of manuscripts, letters and personal items of well-known American writer Edgar Allan Poe, the Edgar Allan Poe Museum preserves the author's life and career for visitors to a series of historic Richmond buildings.
7.5 Miles
85% 198 votes
Movie Theaters 9200 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23235 MoreLess Info
Rather than a general movie theater open to the entire public, Cinebistro at Stony Point Fashion Park only allows those over 21 years old to be admitted. The cinema presents first run films, has a chef-created full menu, extensive wine menu, and premium cocktails.
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