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This was the first building and home of the Medical College of Virginia, which now surrounds the structure.
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Three floors of galleries containing the world's most comprehensive collection of artifacts, manuscripts, and photographs from the Confederate States of America. The Museum also maintains and gives tours of the White House of the Confederacy.
American Civil War Museum
The White House of the Confederacy has been restored reflect its use as the executive mansion of Confederate President Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. Open to the public with regularly scheduled guided tours that are arranged and given by the Museum of the Confederacy.
The neo-classical seat of local government, home of the oldest elected legislature in North America, dating back to 1619. The current incarnation was designed by Thomas Jefferson in 1785, after the Maison Carrée, a Roman temple in Nîmes, France. Free 1hr tours are offered on the hour, every from 10AM til 4PM. The Capitol Visitor center is closed through the end of 2023.
One of the newest venues on the scene, The National filled the much-needed absence of a large club venue in Richmond, and hasn't slowed down since. With a general admission capacity of 1,500, it hosts larger touring and local acts. Features seven full bars, 300 padded stadium seats with cup holders in the balcony, and a state of the art sound system. The National Theater in Richmond opened in 1923. It was a popular site in the downtown scene in Richmond. It hosted vaudeville, silent movies and a live orchestra. It was designed by architect Claude K Howell. From the outside, the building looks like an Italian Renaissance villa. It has featured bands like Blues Traveler, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Ben Folds, Elvis Costello, Melissa Ethridge, Pat Benatar, Justin Timberlake, and Matchbox 20. Payments accepted are cash, AMEX, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover cards. Tickets can be purchased at the door or through Ticketmaster.
The Fan Theater venue, hosting larger mainstream acts.
Shockoe Bottom 500 capacity club, featuring large stage upstairs and smaller stage downstairs. Hosts internationally known mainstream acts as well as local acts, mostly rock.