Virginia Museum of History and Culture unveiling multi-million dollar renovations

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Town of Richmond is quickly to be residence to a newly revamped assortment of Virginia historical past, artwork, and tradition.

The Virginia Museum of Historical past and Tradition reopens to the general public Saturday, Could 14 after almost two years and greater than $30 million renovations.

The up to date gallery boasts new reveals, an immersive theatre expertise, a brand new cafe, in addition to an up to date analysis library.

In a preview go to, 8News reporter Sierra Krug spoke with Andrew Talkov, the museum’s Senior Director of Curatorial Relations, to be taught extra about what the group can count on when stepping foot on the brand new grounds.

“It’s not solely objects concerning the individuals who we all know,” Talkov stated. “The collections right here and the tales we inform are additionally very private tales about folks such as you and me that we are able to all relate to.”

Museum administration stated the expanded museum goals to teach and produce Virginians nearer collectively —  fostering a way of group the place all really feel welcomed and represented.

“We wish folks to see themselves, all Virginians to see themselves within the tales which are being instructed right here.” Talkov added.

A focus of the museum, a completely newly conceptualized exhibit known as “Our Commonwealth,” showcases the 5 predominant areas of Virginia. Giving guests a walk-through tour of the variety throughout the state — highlighting the broad historical past that separates the totally different areas — and the shared frequent spirit that brings all of them collectively.

The grand reopening begins Saturday at 10 a.m. Attendees can assist themselves to free meals, discover the varied new galleries, and the youngest Virginians may have entry to a bouncy home and a complete exhibit devoted to training.