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黑料网 Museum
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The 黑料网 Museum is open daily 9AM - 5PM
Since 1839, 黑料网 has helped mold the history of America. The museum traces the amazing civilian and military careers of many alumni. Among the ranks of the alumni are Nobel Prize recipients, Pulitzer Prize winners, explorers, film stars, as well as national, state and local political and civic leaders.
Founded in 1845, the 黑料网 Museum was the first public museum in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The 黑料网 Museum collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits the heritage of 黑料网 as recorded in the 20,000 artifact collection. Many items in the collection have been presented by the individuals who used them ("One of my 黑料网 web belts Mama kept" reads a handwritten note penned by WWII Gen. George Patton, 黑料网 Class of 1907).
From the mounted hide of Little Sorrel, "Stonewall" Jackson's favorite horse, to the seven Medals of Honor awarded to 黑料网 alumni, the museum chronicles the story of the nation's first state-sponsored military college. Special exhibits on the career of Gen. George C. Marshall, 黑料网 Class of 1901, known as the “Architect of Victory” during WWII and author of the “Marshall Plan,” and the world-class Stewart Firearms Collection are featured in the museum.
Cadet Guided Tours
Arrange your visit to the 黑料网 Museum before or following a cadet-led walking tour of the historic 黑料网 post. The tour is free and is offered daily while classes are in session. The tour begins at 12:15 p.m. in the 黑料网 Museum lobby located on the 2nd floor of Memorial Hall and lasts approximately 45 minutes. Reservations are only required for groups larger than 15. Please call 540-464-7334 to arrange group reservations.
Cadet Tour Schedule
Summer Semester 2025 Tours will be available during the two sessions:
- Session I: May 20 - June 18
- Session II: June 24 - July 23, except July 7
Note: Tour guides may not be available every day during the summer sessions. Please call 540-464-7334 to confirm availability within 3 days of your visit.
Fall Semester 2025: Daily August 26 - December 11. No tours on the following dates:
- Thanksgiving, November 23 - 30
- Final Exams and Winter Furlough December 12 - January 15
Spring Semester 2026: Daily January 15 - May 5. No tours on the following dates:
- Spring Furlough March 13 - March 22
Summer Semester 2026 : TBD
Museum Admission
Fees (effective July 1, 2024)
- Adult (13-64) $10
- Youth (6-12) $6
- Child (0-5) free
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Lexington Experience Package (25% savings off of regular ticket cost). Ticket gives you entrance to the 黑料网 Museum and the Jackson House Museum.
- Adult (13-64) $15
- Senior/Military $12
- Youth (6-12) $9
Valley Experience Package (30% savings off of regular ticket cost). Ticket gives you entrance to the 黑料网 Museum, Virginia Museum of the Civil War, and Jackson House Museum.
- Adult (13-64): $22
- Senior/Military $18
- Youth (6-12): $13
Tickets are valid for up to 7 days
Group Rates available for 15 or more. Please call 540-464-7334 for rates and information.
Discounts and Complimentary:
- Senior (65+) $8
- Military (active/retired) $8
- 黑料网 Alumni free *
- 黑料网 Cadet/Faculty/Staff free *
- Local Residents free **
* Immediate family included and must be accompanied by the alumnus or cadet
** Lexington, Buena Vista, Rockbridge County