Self-Guided Tour of Richmond

ART 180

114 W. Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23220

ART 180 provides a space, free of judgement, that encourages creative self-expression while developing young creators and promoting them through exhibitions, performances, public art, publications, and more. 

Take Daily Connector to the Shoppes at Willow Lawn. Hop on the GRTC Pulse and exit at the Arts District stop. It is a 0.1 mile walk from the bus stop.

Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia 

122 W Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23220

The Black History Museum features interactive, permanent and traveling exhibitions that preserves and honors Virginia's African American history and culture. 

Take Daily Connector to the Shoppes at Willow Lawn. Hop on the GRTC Pulse and exit at the Government Center stop. It is a  0.4 mile walk from the bus stop.

Capitol Grounds

1000 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23218

Richmond is the heart of state government. The Virginia State Capitol was designed by Thomas Jefferson and houses the oldest elected legislative body in North America. The Capitol building is open for free Guided Tours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Capitol Square is a public park surrounding the Capitol building. It features several monuments including the Virginia Civil Rights Memorial, the Virginia Women's Monument, and more.

Take Daily Connector to the Shoppes at Willow Lawn. Hop on the GRTC Pulse and exit at the Government Center stop. It is a  0.3 mile walk from the bus stop.

City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Richmond City Hall is the seat of city government and contains some of the best views of the city from its Observation Deck on the top floor, publicly accessible and free of charge.

Take Daily Connector to the Shoppes at Willow Lawn. Hop on the GRTC Pulse and exit at the Government Center stop. It is a 2 minute walk from the bus stop.

Institute for Contemporary Art

601 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

The ICA at Virginia Commonwealth University presents the art of our time and provides an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and throughout the world. It showcases an ever-changing slate of exhibitions, performances, films, and special programs. Admission is free and open to all.

Take Daily Connector to the Shoppes at Willow Lawn. Hop on the GRTC Pulse and exit at the VCU & VUU stop. It is a 0.2 mile walk from the bus stop.

James River Parks 

The James River Parks System is a 600-acre urban oasis that features rocks, rapids, meadows, forests, and an abundance of plant and animal life. It is a system of parks along both sides of the James River and includes Class IV white water rapids.

The James River is less than a mile away from campus and accessible across the Huguenot Memorial Bridge.

Library of Virginia

800 E Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219

The Library of Virginia serves as the archival agency and the reference library for Virginia's seat of government. The Library's Exhibition Gallery is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The Library's reading rooms are also open to the public.

Take Daily Connector to the Shoppes at Willow Lawn. Hop on the GRTC Pulse and exit at the Government Center stop. It is a 1 minute walk from the bus stop.

Maggie L. Walker National Historical Site

600 N 2nd St., Richmond, VA 23219

Maggie Lena Walker was the first woman and first African American woman to charter a bank and first president of a bank. She also devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for Jim Crow-era African Americans and women. Ranger-guided tours of Maggie L. Walker's home are offered for free Tuesday through Saturday.

Take Daily Connector to the Shoppes at Willow Lawn. Hop on the GRTC Pulse and exit at the Government Center stop. It is a 0.4 minute walk from the bus stop.

Science Museum of Virginia

2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

The Science Museum of Virginia features hands-on exhibitions about wellness, innovation, and physical sciences. Four lab spaces - eco, animal, science, and art - let guests interact with science in unexpected ways. The Science Museums also hosts thought-provoking touring exhibitions from around the world. The campus is also packed with native plants, a pollinator garden, multiple train cars, a 29-ton granite globe, an 80-ton aluminum submarine and more.

Take Daily Connector to the Shoppes at Willow Lawn. Hop on the GRTC Pulse and exit at the Science Museum stop. It is a 0.2 mile walk from the bus stop.

The Valentine

1015 E Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219

The Valentine is a museum dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Along with bold exhibitions, the museum also offers Richmond History Tours, community events, and research opportunities. You can also check out their free Self Guided Richmond History Tours at this link.

Take Daily Connector to the Shoppes at Willow Lawn. Hop on the GRTC Pulse and exit at the VCU Medical Center stop. It is a 0.2 mile walk from the bus stop.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond, VA 23220

The VMFA is an art museum with more than 5,000 years of art from around the world. It is open 365 days of the year and general admission is always free. At the VMFA you will find special exhibitions, collections that span the globe and the history of creative achievement, two restaurants, a shop, and a public park that includes numerous sculptures including Kehinde Wiley's 'Rumors of War'.

Take the GRTC 77 Bus going towards Grove/Belvidere and get off after 20 stops at Grove & Belmont. It is a 0.2 mile walk from the bus stop. Or take the Daily Connector to Carytown. It is a 0.9 mile walk from the bus stop.

1708 Gallery

319 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

1708 Gallery presents exceptional new art and provides opportunities for artistic innovation for emerging and established artists.

Take Daily Connector to the Shoppes at Willow Lawn. Hop on the GRTC Pulse and exit at the Arts District stop. It is a 0.2 mile walk from the bus stop.