James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library

James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library “Educating, inspiring, and empowering people everywhere through the legacy of President James Monroe" It is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, located in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the largest repository in the country for artifacts and documents related to the fifth president of the United States. The museum was first opened in 1927 by Monroe descendants as a place to house their own personal collections, which had been handed down through generations of the family. Event

ually, the museum and its extensive collections were turned over to the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the museum is now administered by the University of Mary Washington. The museum belongs to the American Association of Museums, the American Association for State and Local History, and the Virginia Association of Museums. This page is designed to promote the University of Mary Washington and will not be used for third-party solicitation of sales and/or the promotion of goods and/or services. Postings or comments made by individuals on this page do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of UMW or any of the university’s divisions. Individuals are encouraged to share comments, photos, videos and links that are respectful and meaningful on the wall and within comment threads, but are fully responsible for the content they share. Postings and comments that include sensitive data, obscenity, threatening language, material for which a complaint of copyright infringement has been reported, or advocates illegal activity, may be removed from this page. The account administrators reserve the right to block users who violate these posting standards.

09/01/2026
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08/16/2026
Unfortunately, due to low registration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our upcoming workshop. We apprecia...
08/10/2026

Unfortunately, due to low registration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our upcoming workshop. We appreciate everyone who expressed interest and apologize for any inconvenience.

We look forward to offering more workshops in the future and have many exciting programs coming up!

08/05/2026

We will be closed from 1-3 PM on 8/6/2026 for staff development. Thank you for understanding.

Have you seen our newest exhibit yet?As the nation celebrates 250 years, come explore our new exhibit, "America's 250th:...
07/24/2026

Have you seen our newest exhibit yet?

As the nation celebrates 250 years, come explore our new exhibit, "America's 250th: James Monroe and the Legacy of a Nation."

In addition to the featured display, keep an eye out for the special blue labels marked with the America 250 logo throughout the museum! These expanded interpretations highlight artifacts that offer a deeper look at James Monroe's contributions to the early republic and the enduring ideals that continue to shape our nation 250 years later.

We invite you to visit, explore, and celebrate this milestone with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to the museum!

There are still spots left! Join locally-owned business POUR for a hands-on perfume experience at the museum! Create you...
07/22/2026

There are still spots left! Join locally-owned business POUR for a hands-on perfume experience at the museum! Create your own signature scent by blending fragrance notes, learn the art of perfume composition, and discover fascinating insights into how fragrances were used throughout history. It’s the perfect mix of creativity and history in one fun and immersive class!

$50 Member/ $55 Non-member

Purchase tickets here:
https://jamesmonroemuseum.umw.edu/museum-store/

Address

908 Charles Street
Fredericksburg, VA
22401

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15406541043

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