Suggestions for History Museum near Old Town, Alexandria

Richard G. • September 7, 2013Excellent! A must see for residents and tourists alike.

C-SPAN • June 18, 2013The Lyceum opened in 1839 as the joint home of the Alexandria Lyceum (the group) and the Alexandria Library. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video.

jeyo • December 14, 2015Very fun museum with hands on activities! Great to stop in while touring the Torpedo Factory!

Camille W. • March 7, 2015Underrated. Very interesting to learn about pharmacies in the past.

Kayde X. • April 3, 2017Free and open to the public! Some pretty cool things here...my favorite is the Ford Mustang. After the visit head downstairs to the cafeteria for lunch.

C-SPAN • June 18, 2013In the 1970's, the Lee-Fendall House was added to the National Register of Historic Places because of architectural significance rather than historical connections. Learn more in this C-SPAN video.

Diana M. R. • August 3, 2014A great place to learn about the history of Alexandria's first firehouse!

Terilee007 • June 4, 2015Really neat small museum Worth a visit for anyone interested in history