Fredericksburg Area Museum

Fredericksburg Area Museum WELCOME TO OUR STORY. Our vision is to serve our diverse community and its neighbors through a commitment to inclusion, integrity, credibility, and relevance.

We will be an institution that facilitates the recognition and understanding of the region’s nation-shaping history through exploration of our past, illumination of the present, and visioning of the future. During its first twenty-five years, the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center built a fine collection of artifacts and art that provide points of entry to reflect on our community’s pa

st. The passionate dedication of community leaders to treasure the Fredericksburg region’s history led to the creation of this institution and has fostered its growth ever since. Today, the Museum is in an exciting phase of transition. Looking forward to its next twenty-five years, the institution will focus on meeting the ever-changing needs of its audience. We serve a growing and diverse group of visitors, community members and students who support our efforts to provide an opportunity to learn from the rich history of our region in ways that are meaningful to them. Our collection of historic treasures will continue to form the basis of our permanent exhibitions and the stories they tell. Multi-media interpretation, expanded public programming, interactive learning opportunities and a view of history from multiple perspectives will enhance the Museum’s experiential quality. We will eagerly explore our vast potential as a 21st-century museum. While the history of the Fredericksburg region is in many ways unique, it is also parallel to the history of our nation. And while stories told at the Museum are often rooted in the past, they are stories of human experience that reach across generations to connect with the present.

Tonight’s Downtown Sounds concert featuring 1996 has been postponed due to inclement weather and the current thunderstor...
09/04/2026

Tonight’s Downtown Sounds concert featuring 1996 has been postponed due to inclement weather and the current thunderstorm watch.

The safety of our guests, performers, volunteers, and staff is our top priority. We’re working to reschedule the concert and will share the new date as soon as it is confirmed.

We’re disappointed we won’t be rocking with you tonight, but we look forward to welcoming 1996 back to Market Square soon!

Stay tuned for the rescheduled date.

***POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER - DATE TBD***Downtown Sounds returns to Market Square this First Friday, September 4 with 19...
09/04/2026

***POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER - DATE TBD***

Downtown Sounds returns to Market Square this First Friday, September 4 with 1996, bringing your favorite alternative rock hits from the decade that inspired their name.

Spend your First Friday exploring downtown Fredericksburg, then join us in Market Square for a night of live music, throwback favorites, and plenty of fun. Downtown Sounds is free and open to all!

Special thanks to Collage Spa, our Stage Sponsor, and Atlantic Builders, our Bar Sponsor, for supporting Downtown Sounds.

There’s a place for you at FAM! ❤Whether you love local history, enjoy special programs and exhibitions, or simply want ...
08/30/2026

There’s a place for you at FAM! ❤

Whether you love local history, enjoy special programs and exhibitions, or simply want to support the stories that make Fredericksburg unique, FAM membership is a great way to get involved.

Memberships start at just $50 annually. Swipe through to explore the different membership levels and find the right one for you.

Join or renew today at famva.org/membership.

Downtown Sounds is back this Friday! Join us Friday, August 28 for an evening of live music featuring Virginia Green Ban...
08/27/2026

Downtown Sounds is back this Friday! Join us Friday, August 28 for an evening of live music featuring Virginia Green Band, a three-piece bluegrass band bringing the sounds of Virginia to Downtown Fredericksburg!

Grab your friends, bring a chair, and spend your Friday night enjoying live music in the heart of downtown.

The bar opens at 6:00pm and music starts at 6:30pm in Market Square. Special thanks to our Bar Sponsor, Atlantic Builders.

Downtown Sounds: Virginia Green Band [Bluegrass]

The Fredericksburg Area Museum invites veterans and their families to a special Grand Opening Reception for "Virginia & ...
08/26/2026

The Fredericksburg Area Museum invites veterans and their families to a special Grand Opening Reception for "Virginia & the Vietnam War."

On loan from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, this exhibition shares the stories of Virginia’s soldiers, their families, activists, policymakers, and Vietnamese migrants through personal objects and oral histories. It explores what they carried with them, both physically and emotionally, during the Vietnam War and in the years that followed.

Join us for an evening of remembrance, reflection, and connection as we honor the experiences and stories of those impacted by the Vietnam War.

When: Tuesday, September 1, 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Fredericksburg Area Museum, 907 Princess Anne Street
RSVP Required. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected]

🚨Updated FAM hours🚨Please note that the Fredericksburg Area Museum will be closed on Wednesday 8/26 and Thursday 8/27.We...
08/25/2026

🚨Updated FAM hours🚨

Please note that the Fredericksburg Area Museum will be closed on Wednesday 8/26 and Thursday 8/27.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

08/23/2026

Step inside one of Fredericksburg’s historic buildings and get a cl...

08/22/2026

You asked, we answered: What Remains: Masonic Lodge No. 4 is BACK!

After an incredible response to our first program, we’re excited to bring What Remains: Masonic Lodge No. 4 back for another evening of history, artifacts, and behind-the-scenes access!

Join Kylie Thomson, FAM’s Curator of Collections, and Past Master Michael Dove as they explore centuries of civic and Brotherly activities that have left their mark on Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4. Guests will also receive a guided tour of the Lodge itself, offering a rare look inside one of Fredericksburg’s most historic spaces.

Together, we’ll uncover the artifacts, people, stories, and legacy that have shaped the Lodge and its place in the Fredericksburg community.

Saturday, August 29th • 6-8pm
$12 FAM Members • $16 Non-Members
Registration is required. Visit www.famva.org/events to get your tickets now!

Downtown Sounds is back this Friday! Join us Friday, August 21 in Market Square for Swamp Trash Band USA! 🤘Get ready for...
08/21/2026

Downtown Sounds is back this Friday! Join us Friday, August 21 in Market Square for Swamp Trash Band USA! 🤘

Get ready for an evening of Neo-Retro-Rock featuring original music mixed with select covers and a sound straight out of the ’60s and ’70s.

The bar opens at 6:00pm and music starts at 6:30pm in Market Square. Special thanks to our sponsors for making Downtown Sounds possible:
Atlantic Builders - Bar Sponsor
Parrish Snead Franklin Simpson, PLC – Stage Sponsor

Address

907 Princess Anne Street
Fredericksburg, VA
22401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15403713037

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