Lexington - Virginia Military Institute
The Virginia Military Institute is home to the VMI Museum. The museum features collections and information on the history of the VMI, along with collections of firearms, uniforms, and an exhibit on "Stonewall" Jackson.
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Hours
January 4 to December 22
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Related Attractions
George C Marshall Museum and Library
The George C Marshall Museum and Library in Lexington is a tribute to this man, with a detailed history of his life and military career. George C Marshall was a Nobel Peace Prize winner and an important player in the Second World War. Learn more about him by watching the video presentation.
All values are in United States Dollars
George C. Marshall Foundation
Box 1600
Lexington, VA 24450
United States
Box 1600
Lexington, VA 24450
United States
Phone 1 (540) 463-7103
Fax 1 (540) 464-5229
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior | $ 3.00 |
| Students | $ 2.00 |
| Child 12 & under | FREE |
| Military discount | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Jackson Memorial Hall
Jackson Memorial Hall, built in 1915, is dedicated to the memory of Stonewall Jackson. It features an immense oil painting, the work of Benjamin West Clinedinst - a graduate of the Class of 1880, and depicts the charge of the Corps of Cadets at the Battle of New Market in 1864. Portraits of distinguished men who have been associated with the Institute and the flags of the 26 states of the union at the time of VMI's founding in 1839 are hung on the walls.
VMI Museum
The VMI Museum (the VMI stands for Virginia Military Institute), is located in Lexington. The museum features over 15,000 military artifacts. Also on display is the chronology of how the VMI was created over the years. The VMI offers several interesting collections; of special note are the cadet uniforms and equipage, along with the Henry Stewart 19th Century Antique Firearms Collection.
Hours
January 4 to December 22
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
