This museum had great insights into Richmonds, very rich, African American history. The hostess was very knowledgeable and passionate about the museum contents and stories. There is a temporary exhibit (through Oct 20, I think) that details the history and life of enslaved people at the Monticello plantation owned by Thomas Jefferson. The amount of research and work that went into the exhibit was evident and very much appreciated. Be sure to purchase tickets online to reserve your entry.

We visited from Maryland to learned about the Jackson Ward area. Our guided tour started at the museum. At the end of the tour we decided to browse the museum. I was pleasantly surprised. The space was laid out well with helpful timeline flow. The didnthave many artifacts but the interactive exhibits made up for it. The staff is knowledgeable and full of information. There were some wonderful items in the gift shop. I purchased some lovely handmade jewelry and a handbag created by local artists. I would highly recommend a visit. We will return. Do yourself a favor and book a walking tour with Mr. Gary Flowers.

Good to see how the slaves to current life situation has played out. Its seems like life has changed so rapidly but at the same time change is very slow

Easy to get to, although the place is small, it is full of history....I learned a lot of things I did not know.

Great experience. Small, however loaded with good black history.

The facility was very clean and masks and gloves are required. The staff was knowledgeable and were able provide facts about the exhibits and answer all questions. This is a great to keep up with summer learning or simply get our of the house!

The facility was clean and easy to access. They take safety very serious the moment you walk into the door including a temperature check. My family and I enjoyed the interactive exhibits and speaking with the staff.Faithe who greet you once you pass the COVID screening is a treasure chest of knowledge and history she explained details of the existence of the original armory,(which the building now occupies) and unknown details of history including her family line and other unsung heroes who helped shaped the Jackson Ward neighborhood. I would definitely recommend this as a must see place for visitors to the Richmond area!

Would have loved to visit this museum but were in a pandemic. I just dont understand how we can go to grocery stores, gas stations and Walmarts but we cant visit and patronize history museums. Doesnt add up

Loved learning some of my history and was blessed to share the experience with my daughter. Also got us some African inspired jewelry.

Interesting exhibits. Whole top floor dedicated to Sally Hemmings/Thomas Jefferson story. My guess is that the top floor will always be used for the featured exhibit, which happened to o be about them. Would love to see more Richmond history. Interactive screens were a nice use of technology.

This place has some amazing facts...check it out

Fun and interactive. I enjoyed it

Really enjoyed touring the BHM. The facility is modern, spacious and well laid out. Having a volunteer guide walk us thru the museum, helping us to know whats available in each of the galleries was extremely helpful. Our guide was very good at prodding us w contextual questions. Like the paradox of TJefferson who wrote that all men were created equal yet built and sustained his farm at Monticello by maintaining 607 slaves. By comparison, the Virginia Museum of History and Culture currently has an exhibition: Determined: 400 Years of African American Struggle for Equality. This is excellent! I only wished BHM would have half of the content and vision of that temporary exhibit. VAs history is steeped in the injustice and struggle for African-Americans equality. I predict BHM would grow in prominence by better telling the black experience for emerging, waking generations if told from a VA perspective.

Our trip here was AWESOME. The guides took the time to deliver all of their information on a 2nd grade level. Our students and the adults thoroughly enjoyed this field trip.

Informative place, I wish I could have seen more artifacts from history.

Great interactive museum. There werent many people there so felt like it had it to myself!

Great staff and interactive art is a major plus. Its not very big so it allows u to take your time and read up on the historical aspects of the art and the building itself!

Not really educational. Its the same information you get out of your text books in school. Which is washed out. Need to teach the ppl something we dont know but need to learn. The people that were shown were the topical one you always hear about in the mainstream. I was very excited when I got there but disappointed an wanted more once I walked out.

A must visit museum in RVA!

The histoy is beautiful. I loved learning about black history and seeing the art made by the black community. It was a wonderful place.

The museum is up to date with touch screen interactive displays. The museum itself was small and only took about 30 minutes to walk through. For the price of admission I was expecting more bang for my buck compared to other museums in the area

Good place for people to learn about history and good exhibits and interactive displays too

Was celebrating my 50th HS class reunion on weekend of 7/19--7/20. Visited the museum on 7/20. The receptionist was very informative about the museum. My classmates enjoyed the conversation with her. We love our black history .

This is definitely a great attraction to have in Richmond. Although one thing that I have always disliked is when we try to hide our history to appease an audience. If that makes sense I think there should be a much more detailed section about the transatlantic slave trade and the truth about what they actually went through. I dont think we should ever hide the torture or the abuse that our ancestors received and how far we have come from that time. I know they have only been open for two years so that may not be something that they could do but definitely hoping they add it in the future.

The Museum interior itself is very nicely done. The exhibits are good but just not enough of them for me. I was impressed with the technological interactive wall of history. I must say that the receptionist was very warm, patient and informative. Ive gone twice already. You can cover the whole Museum in I would say anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour. Enjoy! Proud of you Richmond.

I love this place

Great staff and great exhibits with an interactive tech component blended in. Bravo,we had a great visit and would recommend to anyone considering. Can be done in an hour and a half or so.

A gem of an institution with a knowledgeable staff well versed in the history of black people in Richmond.I found my visit to be an enriching experience that gave me broader appreciation of the history of the city.I would highly recommend a visit.

Very nice considering the building is nearly 200 years old. and lots of great information on a huge part of our nations history

You must go the history is displayed abundantly! Im a senior citizen and there were things I saw up close and personal that made me cry inside. The history is real. I shall visit again with my grandson.

This museum is small but mighty. There are so many amazing stories from black history that we did not learn in school, and many took place right here in Virginia. The permanent exhibit here is wonderful. Lots to learn from the large touchscreen in the hallway. Ive also seen some wonderful rotating exhibits come through on the second floor. If youve never been here, youll want to check it out.

Very interactive screens and history. Very reflective of the story of the African Americans in the area.

We were so excited to visit the newly renovated museum, but was disappointed to find that the entire upper floor was closed the day we visited. We were still charged full admission and it wasnt until I asked about that we were offered a coupon for 1/2 off our next visit. (The only thing open was 1 large room)The large timeline exhibit is well done and interesting, but the remaining room of exhibits seemed a bit geared towards children and were not as interesting. A lot of the previous artifacts seemed to be missing and replaced with info about bike race and car drivers.Im hoping that the full museum is better, but honestly dont think Ill visit again to find out.

Great museum. Friendly & helpful staff. Informative exhibits. Nice gift shop. My only disappointment was that the cool architecture was lost in the interior renovations. Still a very cool building though.

History must see to visit. Great place to learn black history experience.

Its unbelievable how black people were treated, even as short a time as three generations ago!!It filled me with shame whilst admiring their brave leaders who fought for their freedom.

An incredible space! Has been turned into a very unique interactive museum experience. I loved that everything on the first floor somewhat invites your direct engagement through touchscreens and exhibits with moving parts. The art galleries and rotational displays upstairs are impressive as well. I loved it.

A Special Black History Doll Collection is on display. This is a fantastic opportunity to see dolls that represent the diverse culture of Black people in America, Africa and from a few places around the World. Great collection of Artistic talent. Drawing pads provided in some areas for the beginning young artists are those that want to try their skills.

This is an amazing place. Virginia is a critical epicenter in American history, and that history is grossly incomplete without the history of African Americans. This museum, through its many interactive exhibits, displays, stories, and artwork helps remind us of how we as a country got to where we are today, why it so important to address persistent issues surrounding race and inequality, and how We The People build a better, supportive future together.

This place has a very modern cultural style that reflects how African Americans have changed the US. However, the cost is unacceptable when you only have two floors with not a lot of things to show. For a family of five, it can cost over thirty dollars. If you only offer two floors with not a lot of showroom it should be very inexpensive, if not free.

Not as much information as I was hoping. They could do so much more. The staff members are great though.

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. It was an enlightening experience, and I learned a great deal. The massive interactive timeline wall was informative and I spent a great deal of time enjoying that part of the museum. The knowledgeable staff was welcoming and friendly. I would definitely recommend anyone who is in town, or plan on visiting the Richmond area to check it out.

Truly enjoyable and informative Museum. Love the self-guided tour.

Great info and exhibits. Will go back without the kids.

Excellent content. Nice place to hold even6but parking is a problem due to having to park on the street or in someone elses lot. Still worth visiting.

Very well done. There are a lot of interactive exhibits that give information in an easily understandable way.

It was nice. I expected to see more artifacts. Everything was mostly technology based. The history lessons were great.

Everybody needs to visit the place

The Museum was nice. It is on the smaller side however, there were some interesting exhibits. The staff were friendly. Worth a stop. Learn a bit.

Wish it would replace the united daughters of the confederacy building

Great decor! Good seating for programs.

The Museum was clean, organized, and the staff were friendly. The exhibits are sparse however, some are interactive, which was good for the kiddos. I am glad to have gone, learned a few things, and participated in increase of knowledge for all peoples. If you have spare time and are interested in learning some local Richmond/Virginia black history, this should be added to your list of stops.

The museum is very comprehensive and very interactive. There are no human guides, and you use touch screens to access all the information. The screens are very accessible, although only one person at a time can view or control the screen, which really limits access for families,, groups, or non-connected visitors.

I never knew we had a Black History Museum in Richmond! It was really nice & classy!

Its always something different to see

My mom & I was here on Saturday. We came with others cause the community center in Hopewell va had a trip to here so we all went . We took pics, learned about people like Arthur ashe plus more but people complained wasnt much to see like they thought it was going to be more .If you like history like me or African American like me I would say its not a bad place to go . You will learn stuff here .

Stunning museum with rotating exhibits. A great place to bring your children to learn about civil rights and the ongoing struggle for equality among black americans.

Wow! Very interactive, very clean design!

AWESOME EXPERIENCE.... My birthday, we were treated royally.

The people were nice to me.

Excellent discovery of African American History in the US and beyond... historical facts that are not yet included in US History... African Americans played a unique role in the forming of our country. Here at the museum are gathered little known facts... lovely facility!

The tour was sort of boring if you arent into history. But there were lots of interactive things. Like touch screen history games and screen to read about history.

Well done! Portraying Black history with a variety of displays. Easy to self-tour. Delightful greeter. Time well spent!

Sweet people

Great, modern, and beautiful museum with a lot of information, mostly delivered at your own pace by touchscreen. Lots of art, shared perspective and even a computer station for looking up family history. Definitely worth the small price they ask to spend a few hours - everyone, regardless of race, should go here at least once to educate themselves about the difficult history, roadblocks, and subsequent triumphs of black Americans.

Absolutely loved it! Very well done.

Great experience! Wonderful black history insightful knowledge.

It really feels like you can imagine what black people had to go through

Great place to visit. Very educational!

Eh, it just wasnt for me. Seems like theyve got a lot of work to do the place is relatively new so theyll get better in due time

A great experience.

My visit to the Black History Museum was the best place Ive been to in a long time and the Art pieces are spectacular, so if U have time in ur hands & want some culture, knowledge, excitement, adventure and fun for family and friends visit the BHM... Black History Museum on Leigh Street.

A superb museum for furthering your study of African American history!

Beautiful experience. Richmonds best kept secret

Impressive touchscreen exhibit of timeline, including events specific to Virginia. The second floor art gallery displays many paintings plus quilts.

Sorry there has to be a place like this. Everyone should visit. Amazing exhibits and all very moving. Sometimes I am ashamed to be white.

I loved it freedom Papers the original state id... Glad I went. Made me cry and smile... Maggie walker first female bank president

Beautiful building, important history, fantastic work!! Definitely Go!

Beautiful facility!! Cant wait to go back!

Excellent customer service, an excellent tour with excellent people!

Lots of great stuff here--I wish there were more itrms though. The kid-oriented exhibits were fun.

Was quite surprised how unique this Museum was to the African-American experience Im so glad I took the trip.

I really enjoyed myself it was the first time I been there

Must see and do, after all its OUR history

I enjoyed it, will go back again.

Needs more in depth exhibits but still a great museum to visit. Like the scavenger hunt they prepared for our group.

Information there was very important and informative not to discredit what was there but I expected this more

Very informative. It would have been nice to have a bench to sit on while reading all of the touch screen information.

Very cultural experience . Insightful and just an overall beautiful Museum to visit .

A friendly, open source wealth of black history knowledge. In a building built for the first black 1 battalion armory. You get to stand in history and learn the difference between 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment etc, even local history? A calm enjoyable place to learn black history in many facets.

Very educational and fun. A lot of cool and interactive technologies to learn from.

A newly renovated space for this museum. They have interactive displays and changing exhibits.

Wonderful experience! Elegantly captures a rich history of an important landmark in Richmond. I look forward to going back.

U absolutely love this place! It is small, yet very informative!

Awesome experience, emotionally moving, m uhh ch yo see and reflect upon. We have a rich history...

So informative...I loved it but it was also very emotional for me...

Learned facts about people and places of interest in VA. Friendly and engaging staff members.

Would like less reading done of the touch screens should talk. But it was a great experience definitely getting a family membership.

Very Educational great for family outing and other events

Great experience