Reston Museum

01/08/2024

Be a part of Reston’s living legacy. Renew or become a Reston Museum member and support our mission to share and preserve Reston's unique history. restonmuseum.org/membership Reston Museum is a 501c3 nonprofit.

01/08/2024

When Eero Saarinen was designing Dulles Airport (outside Washington, DC) in the early 1960s, he asked his longtime-friends Charles and Ray Eames to develop Modern seating units that would complement the sleek architecture. The result was the minimalist Eames Tandem Sling, now found in airports and train stations around the world, and still in production largely unchanged sixty years later. Note also Saarinen's custom-designed ashtray units and sleek typeface on the sigage. (Photo: Bathazar Korab circa 1962)

01/08/2024

On this day, 46 years ago, Reston's Used Book Shop opened by Sue Schram and Sue Wensell AKA The Sues. Bud and I still call ourselves 'The New Owners' eventho we've owned the shop even longer.

01/07/2024

Looking forward to this year's polar dip! We will be hosting a puzzle swap that day!

Join us at Lake Anne Village Plaza in Reston, VA on Saturday, February 10, 2024 for the annual Kiwanis Polar Dip fundraiser benefiting Food for Neighbors, Camp Sunshin...

01/06/2024

Join the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts for a history writers' round table featuring three City of Fairfax locals who write on historical topics. Please bring questions...

01/06/2024

Be a winner in our upcoming Bricks by the Lake event! https://www.restonmuseum.org/bricks-by-the-lake

01/06/2024

Our top-selling books of 2023 are also Reston Museum exclusives! You can order your copy today at restonmuseum.org/shop

01/05/2024

Join us for Bricks by the Lake on Jan 27th! Register and learn more at https://www.restonmuseum.org/bricks-by-the-lake

Bricks by the Lake. View master builds and compete in competitions using LEGO bricks

01/03/2024

Join us for Bricks by the Lake on January 27! The event includes competition, free activities, and viewing the amazing builds by Charm City LUG! Learn more at https://www.restonmuseum.org/bricks-by-the-lake Charm City LUG

Bricks by the Lake. View master builds and compete in competitions using LEGO bricks

01/02/2024

A note about January: Except for Bricks by the Lake on Jan 27 or scheduled private events, Reston Museum will be CLOSED in January. See you in February!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year from Reston Museum

12/31/2023

Save the date for our amazing 2024 events and programs! Meet the artists, authors, Cardboard Boat Regatta, Reston Home Tour, and much more! restonmuseum.org/upcomingprograms

12/30/2023

It's almost the new year! Calendars are available & ready for purchase online or at Reston Museum. Get your hands on this gorgeous collection of wildlife shots by photographer, Mary Prochnow. All proceeds go directly to the South Lakes High School STEAM Team and their 2024 installation on Lake Thoreau. Donations are also accepted.

Purchase or donate -> https://public-art-reston.square.site/product/SLHS-calendar/18

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12/29/2023

Kits are selling fast! Get the limited edition Van Gogh Bridge Kit designed by Nathan Hagan and sponsored by FGMArchitects and Reston Art Gallery and Studios today!

The 2023 Limited Edition Brick Kit is inspired by Reston's Van Gogh Bridge by William Roehl an associate of the architectural firm Whittlesey, Conklin, & Rossant the planners of Lake Anne Village Center. The bridge was inspired by Van Gogh's paintings of the drawbridge in Arles, France. Brick ki...

12/28/2023

Last chance to see the Famous Restonians exhibit! Plan your visit: restonmuseum.org/visit.

12/24/2023

Looking for a gift but don't want to go into busy stores? Buy online the gift of tickets to our 2024 events! Bricks by the Lake or Cardboard Boat Regatta competition entries, or Reston Home Tour tickets are great gifts! Bricks: restonmuseum.org/bricks-by-the-lake Regatta: restonmuseum.org/regattaregister Tour: restonmuseum.org/event-details/2024-reston-home-tour

12/22/2023

Play, compete, build! Join us for Bricks by the Lake on Jan 27th! restonmuseum.org/bricks-by-the-lake

12/22/2023

Getting your last gifts? Reston Museum will be open today and tomorrow 11 am to 4 pm!

12/21/2023

RELAC begins 1965.

12/19/2023

Are you planning for visiting family or kids on winter break? Bring them to Reston Museum! We will be open on Dec. 19-22, 28-30. restonmuseum.org/visit

12/18/2023

Last chance to see the Famous Restonians exhibit! Reston Museum will be open Dec 19-22, Dec 28-30. Plan your visit restonmuseum.org/visit.

12/16/2023

We've got the White House Christmas Ornament come on by! https://www.restonmuseum.org/product-page/official-2023-white-house-ornament. ALl proceeds support Reston Museum, a 501c3 nonprofit.

The Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament features President Gerald R. Ford and the handcrafted decorations selected by the Ford family during their time in the White House. President Ford was our first unelected President. He began his presidency in 1974, during period of economic uncertaint...

12/16/2023

Looking for unique gifts? We've got Reston apparel, toys, glassware, and more! restonmuseum.org/shop

12/15/2023

Save the date for the 3rd Bricks by the Lake Event! https://www.restonmuseum.org/bricks-by-the-lake

Bricks by the Lake. View master builds and compete in competitions using LEGO bricks