museum of the shenandoah valley

This museum is very well organized and quite interesting. Since the area has a four season climate, the outdoor gardens are always changing. Do not miss touring the historic home on the grounds. If your schedule permits, be sure to eat at the Bonnie Blue cafe located in the main museum building. Our lunch there was outstanding! As with all venues when touring, be sure to check ahead for current hours of operation. Hint: Check if free admission is available anytime during your visit to the Winchester, Virginia area and plan accordingly.

My wife and I are members of the MSV. It's not only a Museum filled with valley history,it's much more. It has many different exhibits throughout the year. Outside music concerts in the summer. Bring a chair or a blanket to enjoy the food and your favorite beverages. Many beautiful gardens to tour day or night.Come visit us, please..

This museum is a tremendous asset to the Shenandoah Valley. A real tribute to the frontier people that established the area. Lots of good events, including amazing musical talent. The Valley has a lot to offer!

I have enjoyed the museum now twice and the grounds even more often. I make a point of visiting now every time I visit winchester from Ohio. If you want war history this is not for you. This is a museum celebrating the arts of the Shenandoah valley. It also has the added bonus of being on the original land grant to James wood and stayed in the family for nine generations until donates to the city. The gardens around the home are lovely. There are roaring exhibits from the family artwork, housewares. An incredible exhibit of dollhouses and minature

This is a nice musem to check out if your in the area. It offers a good update of the history of the Shenandoah Valley.

I love this place! It's like a mini version of Maymount in Richmond VA but better kept! The gardens are lovely with tall trees and arches! I would love to have my wedding at this location.

This museum is newer as far as museums go. It's quite nice. Some exhibits are permanent and some temporary. The building is impressive. There's a small gift shop, and cafe. Adjacent to the museum is an old historic home with beautiful grounds--a must see while there.

My daughter, my grandson, and I enjoyed a very informative and exciting event. My grandson Aiden, a six year old at that time, who's constantly on the go was able to keep his attention on so many things in the museum. Displays were in chronological order with detailed history.

The museum is just off Hwy 50, a short drive from Stephens City and Winchester. Admission is free to museum and a small fee to see Glenn Burne homestead. The homestead was closed, but museum was open with a unique display of hub cap art. There is also a section about the valley, as well as doll houses with handmade miniature furniture.The museum is well worth the stop. The small cafe inside the museum has terrific fare for the whole family

Very well displayed items related to Shenandoah Valley and civil war history! Great events and gardens!

Eclectic is a soft phrase when confronted with the treasure-trove found at this address. As we ambled past this esoteric and beautifully curated collection of clocks, quilts, pottery, chairs, tables and folk art, we were awed by the dimension of these displays. Quite extra-ordinary . The home yielded magnificent doll houses, meticulously furnished complete with working crystal chandeliers. Life during the Civil War, on the home-front could not have been explained better, with the hands-on views of home life. Outside, the magic continues through the 25 acre spread framed by the beauty of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. These are grand gardens graced with fountains and sculptures. Overall this superb edifice celebrates exquisite taste and the legacy of one prominent family.

I went here with my sister-in-law, who had previously been a staff volunteer here. Since what was once primarily a museum has now been dedicated more to renting space for events, some rooms have been cleared of furniture and gardens appeared to be untended. This is understandable of course, as such places must often struggle somehow for funding.

Full of Americana furniture and history, even my 15 year old enjoyed it! Had been there earlier in the year and saw a fantastic Patsy cline exhibit.

This is really a crown jewel of Winchester & worth the trip. The handmade doll houses are exceptional, plus the changing exhibitions. Enter by noon on Wednesdays for free admission! Cafe on premises. Outdoor gardens in spring/summer/fall are beautiful. Outdoor evening concerts in the summer are very well attended & feature excellent & diverse groups.

If you are interested in learning about one of the absolute "Gardens Sports" of our great nation I can't think of a better place to start. The themes of their displays change quite often, so multiple visits are suggested. There are subjects of interest for all ages, thus be sure to bring the entire family. The Shenandoah Valley is filled with lots of history and when leaving you will be well informed about our great valley and all its culture.