Fredericksburg Museum Readies Exhibits For Grand Reopening

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — The Fredericksburg Area Museum is reopening to the public on Saturday after nearly a five-month temporary closure due to the coronavirus crisis. The museum will be reopening with regularly scheduled hours of operation.

The second-floor exhibits will be open between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday through Tuesday. Visitors and staff will be required to wear a mask while in the building. The museum said its staff members are taking precautions and have adopted measures to ensure a safe and socially distanced museum experience.

The admission price is $5 per visitor. Children under 10 and FAM members can enter free of charge. Visitors are encouraged to purchase an admission ticket beforehand.

These exhibits will be on display at the FAM:

• These Old Walls: A Town and Its Stories — This exhibit gives voice and life to the buildings, sites and objects of Fredericksburg, using a combination of then-and-now photography, objects, illustrations, and primary sources to illuminate the story of Fredericksburg. The exhibit uses the historic Town Hall as its point of departure and recurring touchstone. The emphasis is on untold or rarely told stories that help visitors understand the breadth and diversity of the community as embodied in the town as it exists today. This exhibition is sponsored by Lewis Insurance, Kiwanis of Fredericksburg, and Mr. Nick Seay.
• The People’s Gallery — Fredericksburg is full of collectors. From matchbox cars to sports memorabilia, Fredericksburg residents have a lot to share. This gallery space called The People’s Gallery will be given each year to a local collector to showcase what they collect and why. Check out the treasures the Fredericksburg residents have. This exhibition is sponsored by Dr. John Coker.
• Heirlooms and Relics: Portrait of a Community — This exhibit features several pieces from the museum’s furniture collection. This exhibit illuminates the nature and fabric of 18th and 19th century Fredericksburg through fine arts while systematically highlighting the artisans and laborers who made the finery possible. The exhibit draws connections between the manifestations of wealth and prosperity and the society that helped sustain it.

For more information, contact the FAM at 540-371-3037, or visit its website. The FAM's mission is to collect, research, interprets, teach and preserves the history, heritage and culture of the Fredericksburg region.