Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum — Attraction in Alexandria

Perfect spot for an Old Town Alexandria wedding reception! From start to finish, Jim and the rest of the staff at the Lyceum were an absolute pleasure to work with. Jim went out of his way to work out every detail in a way that made the day so much easier for all. Whenever a change or question arose, we knew we could count on Jim to help work through an easy solution. (We even had our other vendors thanking us for how easy Jim and the Lyceum staff were to work with.) The event space, newly renovated just before our event, was thoroughly enjoyed by our out-of-town guests who very much enjoyed the history of the area, and the Lyceum itself. Add in the fact that the Lyceum provides tables and nice chairs and hosting an event at the Lyceum is a no-brainer. I'll save you some time - look no further...

A gem of Old Town history. From Poe to Barnum's Mermaid, so much happened here. Search the museum to discover some of the highlights of Alexandria's history. But, sadly it doesn't even contain half of the cool, quirky stories; be sure to hear some of the stories from the staff who are happy to share some of their favorite events discovered in the archives. Make sure to ask about Barnum's mermaid - half chimp/half fish, it was displayed here long enough to confuse a few journalists regarding it authenticity! If you are lucky, check out Poe's performance...

A beautiful architectural representation of neo classical design, with the original grand staircase and columns out front. They have a number of exhibits inside, though, they are small and not particularly noteworthy in most cases. It's a small museum with a small budget, so it's not surprising the permanent exhibits are lacklustre. The real gem is the War World I exhibit. It occupies a space much larger than the rest and has been carefully curated to include a number of artifacts from...