The Valentine is located in the historic Court End neighborhood in downtown Richmond, Virginia. Anchored by the 1812 John Wickham House, the museum offers self-guided exhibition galleries, the Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio, a research library (by appointment only), a museum store and cafe (Monday - Friday only; indoor and outdoor seating).

1. VISITOR’S
GUIDE
Admission
Valid for one day only and includes the Valentine
exhibition galleries, the 1812 John Wickham House,
the Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio and the
Valentine Garden.
Adults: $10
Group, Students, Seniors & Military: $8
Children age 7 and above: $8
Members and Children age 6 and under: FREE
Hours
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
The 1812 John Wickham House
Guided tours of the home of prominent lawyer John
Wickham are offered on a timely basis throughout the
day. Tours leave from the orientation gallery. Please
inquire at the front desk for more information or to sign
up for a tour.
Creating History: The Valentine Family and the Creation of
a Museum exhibition is located on the second floor of
the Wickham House and only accessible via a
guided tour.
Valentine Store
With a Richmond focus, the Valentine Store is the
perfect place to find unique gifts, books, photographs
and more.
Sally Bell’s Kitchen
Located in the Valentine Garden,
legendary Richmond eatery Sally Bell’s
serves sandwiches, salads, soup and its
scrumptious iced cupcakes on weekdays
from 11 a.m. - 2p.m.
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The Valentine
Information
Group Tours
Group tours of the Valentine and the Wickham House are
available for parties of 10 or more.
Call 804.649.0711 ext. 317/318 for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Valentine provides numerous opportunities for
volunteering on a regular basis or for special activities.
For more information, please call the volunteer coordinator at
804.649.0711 ext. 360.
Donate an Object
The Valentine accepts objects and documents related to the
history of the Richmond region. Once accepted, donations
become part of the permanent collection and may be used in
exhibitions, programs and research. Please inquire at the front
desk for more information.
Facility Rental
The newly renovated Valentine multi-purpose room, terrace,
garden and conference room are available for weddings, special
events and meetings.
Please inquire at the front desk for more information.
Research
The Valentine’s collections (Archives, General Collection and
Costume & Textiles) may be accessed for research purposes.
Research hours are Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. by appointment
only. Research fees vary by request. Members receive free
access to the Archives by appointment only. Submit a research
request via email at archives@thevalentine.org or online at
www.thevalentine.org/collections/research
Contact Information
The Valentine
1015 E. Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804.649.0711
Fax: 804.643.3510
www.thevalentine.org
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2. RICHMOND STORIES™
The Valentine engages,
educates and challenges a
diverse audience by collecting,
preserving and interpreting
Richmond stories. Located in
Richmond’s Court End, the
Valentine is the premier source
for experiencing Richmond
history — using its past to
inform the present and to
shape the future.
Visitor Map Map Key
Exhibitions
1 Creating History: The Valentine Family
& the Creation of a Museum
2 This is Richmond, Virginia
3 Made in Church Hill – Opening January 2015
4 Klaus & Reynolds Costume & Textile Galleries –
Opening May 2015
5 Signs of the Times
Points of Interest
6 Nathalie & Philip W. Klaus Lobby & Valentine Store
7 1812 John Wickham House
8 Start of Wickham House Tour
9 Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio
10 Gray Family Terrace
11 Valentine Garden
12 Sally Bell’s Kitchen
13 Wickham House Basement
14 Sara D. November Education Center
15 Multi-Purpose Room
Become a Member!
The Valentine operates with community and individual support. Please help us continue to tell
Richmond stories by contributing to the Annual Fund. Supporters enjoy free admission, exhibition
previews, special events, newsletters and discounts at Sally Bell’s Kitchen, on Richmond History
Tours and in the Valentine Store. Please inquire at the front desk to become a member.
Lower Level First Floor
The Valentine and the Wickham House are both wheelchair and
handicapped accessible. Please call ahead or inquire at the front
desk if you need assistance. 804.649.0711 ext. 301.
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Second Floor
Visitor Guidelines: Please respect the Valentine’s collections as you enjoy your visit
today. We ask that you not touch the artifacts on display, as oils from your hands can
damage the objects.
Food, drink and gum are not permitted in the galleries or in the Wickham House.