Title: Museum District Travel Guide: Best of Museum District, Richmond Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Museum District](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-District-Richmond-Hotels.0-n6344679-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Richmond](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Richmond.d601761.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Richmond](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Richmond.d601761.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Museum District Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Museum-District.d6344679.Car-Hire-Guide)[Museum District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-District.d6344679.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Museum District Travel Guide ## Richmond ![On the grounds of the museum this sculpture appears to follow you as you walk by.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2993/ddfd01c2-7ea7-42c1-afd3-aa11f222a7a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chihuily art installation outside the museum. It is titled Red Reeds.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2993/88d787ae-975e-4923-84e9-d006d09f67c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Virginia Museum of Fine Arts showing interior views and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083683/ebe81794-b212-4ba3-889c-6632e4b81102.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Virginia Museum of Fine Arts featuring art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083683/b744e3c5-dcf0-4326-bcf0-165e895c8e04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Virginia Museum of Fine Arts which includes religious aspects, a statue or sculpture and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083683/25dc7afd-60f3-442b-bf27-67fef3ec5aa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Museum District Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Richmond travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond.dx601761) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Virginia Museum of Fine Arts featuring a city and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083683/705dfc7c-b541-4e4c-993b-58b6a6d72bba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Virginia Museum of Fine Arts This museum houses Russian jewels, impressionist masters and ancient relics in its vast and varied collection. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Virginia-Museum-Of-Fine-Arts-Museum-District.d6083683.Attraction) ![Science Museum of Virginia showing a city and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083663/0c026919-dea5-4cee-9582-d78826a5daba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Science Museum of Virginia Conduct experiments, enter a working laboratory and learn how to be environmentally friendly at this interactive science museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Science-Museum-Of-Virginia-Richmond.d6083663.Attraction) ![Richmond_ShortPumpTownCenter_6083667_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083667/b3994274-3d8d-40cd-a8f8-4836c973e947.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Short Pump Town Center During your trip to Richmond, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Short Pump Town Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the cosy cafes while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Short-Pump-Town-Center-Wellesley.d6083667.Attraction) ![Richmond_KingsDominion_6083631_06](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083631/c368d6e9-9f00-42bb-8174-7844912b1192.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kings Dominion Bring your family to Kings Dominion and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kings-Dominion-Richmond.d6083631.Attraction) ![G5KT01 Egyptian building historic college Richmond Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6208894/e0e0e23e-e294-4738-8b72-b78ddd6b3493.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Virginia Commonwealth University Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your visit to Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Virginia-Commonwealth-University-Richmond.d6208894.Attraction) ![Richmond_GreaterRichmondConventionCenter_6083623_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083623/d2a76a1e-4275-4ee6-af7c-aeefd0bd70da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greater Richmond Convention Center Learn about the events happening in Greater Richmond Convention Center during your trip to Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greater-Richmond-Convention-Center-Richmond.d6083623.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Historic Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47114079/2339a481-9cfb-4033-90c1-89ec247ad2fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historic Trolley Tour £31 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/historic-trolley-tour.a47114079.activity-details) ![Group Shot at the Virginia State Capitol!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/676529/a0a5f7d6-0947-4322-ac1d-35d702595ef5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Richmond Landmark Segway Tour £41 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/richmond-landmark-segway-tour.a676529.activity-details) ![Stories at the Jefferson Hotel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4084644/82fd970c-12a1-4cdd-ac9b-e964c045e247.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/phantoms-of-franklin-ghost-tour.a4084644.activity-details) ![Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47891142/e8c23e1a-22ab-4c66-9413-3b5fb4a02afe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Richmond: Guided Hike in James River Park £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/richmond-guided-hike-in-james-river-park.a47891142.activity-details) ![Burger eating elephant, by ARYZ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4136946/c5f87edd-8f05-4c43-8ce4-cba2b51693bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Would I Lie To You? Mural Walks £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/would-i-lie-to-you-mural-walks.a4136946.activity-details) ![Ascending the Capitol Steps](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2637608/7eab4fc9-619c-4266-905c-b7e46b8a756c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour £20 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/haunted-capitol-hill-ghost-tour.a2637608.activity-details) [See all activities in Richmond](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Richmond.d601761.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Museum District ![Omni Richmond Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13900/13817/7575839d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Omni Richmond Hotel 100 S 12th St Richmond VA £150 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,346 reviews) Lovely hotel and conveniently located within the town of Richmond and also as one who arrived by car. Staff was superior. Not only friendly, but extremely helpful with any request - front desk, room service, bellman and valet attendant. All worked efficiently and with professionalism. Our room was ... Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=13817&PinnedHotelID=13817&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344679) ![Graduate by Hilton Richmond](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17730000/17726000/17725982/36d01625_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Graduate by Hilton Richmond 301 West Franklin Street Richmond VA £141 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,354 reviews) This place is how a hotel should be. It was absolutely fabulous from beginning to end. Staff is wonderful. Hotel is gorgeous. Rooms are clean, updated and nice. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=17725982&PinnedHotelID=17725982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344679) ![Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30070000/30061900/30061827/5c1deb4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond 11049 West Broad St Glen Allen VA £111 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glen Allen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,901 reviews) This place is always top notch. It is always clean and you can even smell the cleanliness. When I checked in on the 2nd floor, the room across from me was being cleaned by a housekeeper. She spent ample time in there. When I went back out after going in my room, she was still cleaning. Outstanding ... Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=30061827&PinnedHotelID=30061827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344679) ![The Jefferson Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9870000/9868600/9868548/c8b04136_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Jefferson Hotel 101 West Franklin Street Richmond VA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £273 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews) \*\*The Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA\*\* Opened in 1895, The Jefferson is one of those rare hotels that earns its reputation without breaking a sweat — the soaring rotunda, stained glass skylights, and marble columns make an immediate impression, and the warm, unhurried service keeps it from feeling ... Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=9868548&PinnedHotelID=9868548&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344679) ![Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996383/ccd8dad9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Sandston, VA - Richmond, Va 5704 Williamsburg Rd Sandston VA £51 14 Apr - 15 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Sandston. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews) The staff here were very friendly I will stay here again if I had to not too shabby Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=996383&PinnedHotelID=996383&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344679) ![Best Western PLUS Executive Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/58700/58682/7d3c2073_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western PLUS Executive Hotel 7007 W Broad St Richmond VA £73 15 Apr - 16 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews) Unfortunately, we found a dead bug on the bed. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=58682&PinnedHotelID=58682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344679) [See all 932 properties in Museum District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6344679) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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You might want to make time for a stop at Monument Avenue or Jefferson Davis Monument. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Fan-District.dx6344674) ![Richmond - Scott's Addition](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/782538167153958912/e67604e6-e9e5-48b6-a8b8-2617ccff78f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Scott's Addition Scott's Addition might not have many top sights, but The Diamond and Children's Museum of Richmond are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Scotts-Addition.dx782538167153958912) ![G5KT01 Egyptian building historic college Richmond Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6208894/e0e0e23e-e294-4738-8b72-b78ddd6b3493.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### VCU If you're spending some time in VCU, Altria Theater and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond-VCU.dx782540960583000064) ![G5KT01 Egyptian building historic college Richmond Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6208894/e0e0e23e-e294-4738-8b72-b78ddd6b3493.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Monroe Ward If you're spending some time in Monroe Ward, Broad Street and Monument Avenue are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Monroe-Ward.dx553248635976472084) ![ADMAH6 Richmond Virginia Jackson Ward East Clay Street African American community architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344675/a4958f5a-cd11-4f37-9e7a-bf534de562ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Jackson Ward You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Jackson Ward. You might want to make time for a stop at Broad Street or Black History Museum. 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