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Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

480 Reviews

#4 of 55 things to do in Winchester

Museums, History Museums, Art Museums

Open Now: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

901 Amherst St, Winchester, VA 22601-3305

Open today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Review Highlights

“Bigger and better than we thought.”

Gardens lovely. Museum well organized and interesting. Going back soon for the Maxfield Parrish... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

godiva401

Northern NJ

“Two for the price of one”

The Glen Bernie house and garden are lovely. The gardens were particularly interesting with... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago

Tuffley47

Charlotte, North Carolina

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The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) is dedicated to preserving and enriching the cultural life and heritage of the Valley. This regional history complex includes a house dating to the eighteenth century, six acres of spectacular gardens, and a...more

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901 Amherst St, Winchester, VA 22601-3305

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godiva401

Northern NJ

147

Reviewed 3 days ago

Bigger and better than we thought.

Gardens lovely. Museum well organized and interesting. Going back soon for the Maxfield Parrish exhibit.

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Tuffley47

Charlotte, North Carolina

287

Reviewed 5 days ago

Two for the price of one

The Glen Bernie house and garden are lovely. The gardens were particularly interesting with attractive plantings and statuary reminiscent of English manor houses. The modern building housed the Shenandoah Valley museum. There were some really good areas like the relief map of the valley and...More

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Jon L

Charlottesville, Virginia

10141

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great Visit

We visited the museum on a raining day. In addition to Ary from local artists, the main exhibits related tot he history of Winchester. Very well done. In addition, one wing held a traveling exhibit of Maxwell Parish's paintings and cover art. Very interesting. A...More

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hopalongrving

Wilmington, North Carolina

18454

Reviewed 1 week ago

Interesting place to spend an afternoon

There is a large area dedicated to the history of the Shenandoah Valley that spans many years and has interactive displays to make it fun to learn. The doll houses in the main building had so many fine details we were truly impressed. Our favorite...More

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elipix13

Winchester, Virginia

139

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great in all seasons

We go there often. The LEGO exhibit is amazing. It won’t be there long. But the gardens and permanent exhibits are always wonderful as are the temporary exhibits. I live the miniature houses full of lovely tiny things. Our last guests we took there were...More

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cpdc

Washington, DC

1511

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Great Visit at the Museum & Grounds

We also came out for the Lego exhibit as other reviewers have. There is so much more to see with the properties' different features regarding the estate, learning about the family that owned the property, and the museum. Very nice!

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WomanontheGo2017

306

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Attractive Museum for Families

A Groupon offer encouraged us to travel about 75 minutes to this museum in historic Winchester, VA. The outdoor gardens are stunning—like those I’d expect to see in Europe. The draw for us ( and children 13, 9, and 2 years old) was the LEGO...More

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Terry E

Leesburg, United States

18236

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Great place - especially the LEGO exhibit.

We came out here as part of my 9-year-old son's birthday celebration. He wanted to see the "beyond life-size" LEGO displays. They did not disappoint. They were amazing! The gardens are very beautiful, and the museum is nice. We spent about 3 hours here, mostly...More

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Chris_S_Travels

Phila, PA

8522

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Really nice way to spend a gorgeous summer day

We came for the Lego in the garden exhibit but stayed for so much more! The property is so nice, with little gems tucked away throughout. I am going home with lots of inspiration for home. The indoor exhibits were very well done, with fascinating...More

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Janine T

Arlington, Virginia

12974

Reviewed 13 August 2018

Great Day Trip from DC for a Quick Get-Away

Planned to get out of dodge for a day and headed west on I-66 to Winchester. Heard that there was a fun art exhibit in the gardens of the Museum... we came for the Lego's and stayed for the beauty! Just wow, the gardens are...More

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Diane R

Walking paths are described as being prepared. What is accessibility situation overall?

9 September 2018|

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As I remember, most areas are an easy level walk with the exception of the Asian garden and the water garden where the paths are narrow. I hope this helps

Diane R

One recent review says walking paths being prepared. What is status of handicap accessibility in gardens and building?

9 September 2018|

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The building was accessible. The only paths we walked were from the museum to the house, which would be fairly accessible./

Jack L

Is photography permitted?

13 June 2018|

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I took several pictures with my cell phone... and no one gave me a hard time. I'm not sure if they would appriciate it if you used a big professional type camera. You can call and ask...

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