Arlington Historical Museum Open FREE!

Schedule

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1805 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Arlington, VA, United States, Virginia 22202 | Arlington, VA

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We offer a fresh look at all aspects of our diverse history. Exhibits include Arlington history from Native Peoples through the 20th Century:
- Indigenous Peoples
- Agrarian Society
- Memorializing the Enslaved
- Civil War
- Transportation
- Red Light Districts
- World War II
- Urbanization
- Commerce and Business
- Immigration
- 9/11.
The Museum is in the historic Hume School, the oldest surviving school building in Arlington County. Today, the Hume School is home to a dynamic museum that tells the story of Arlington through a range of permanent and rotating exhibits.
Stop in and explore Arlington’s history, and don’t forget to ring the school bell! We're a free museum! Check out our Museum Store for unique mementos and gifts.
We are open every Saturday from 10-4 and every Sunday from 1-4.
FREE!
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