Welcome to the Museum of Culpeper History

The Museum showcases the rich history and interprets the significant events that shape Culpeper today. From the dinosaurs that roamed here to the soldiers that camped and fought here there is much to discover!

Attention

The museum will be CLOSED from Wednesday, December 24, until Friday, February 6, so we can organize the collection and update some of the exhibits.

Special Program starting in January

In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States, the museum will host 6 Community Conversation nights to discuss the new Ken Burns documentary. For more information, click the button below.

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We're Hiring!

The Museum is still looking for a new Executive Director. For more information and to apply click the button below.

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New Exhibits Coming SOON!

While we are closed in January, we are busy preparing several new exhibits! Come see what’s changed when we reopen in February!

Culpeper History & Heritage

We offer so many places throughout the county where you can learn about our community through the centuries. We hope to welcome you and your family soon!

Museum of Culpeper History

NEW EXHIBITS COMING SOON!

The museum is currently closed while many dedicated volunteers help clean and reorganize our collection and prepare several new exhibits for 2026!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Are you interested in local, state, or national history? Do you like teaching and sharing information? Do you enjoy meeting new people every day?

The Museum of Culpeper History is seeking volunteers to help with its daily operations and ongoing programs. Our volunteers allow us to put visitors in touch with the story of Culpeper’s past every day, seven days a week. Without their hard work and support, we would not be able to do the work we do!

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Contact Us

Museum of Culpeper History
113 S. Commerce Street
Culpeper, VA 22701

Phone: (540) 829-1749

Hours

Monday-Saturday:
10am – 4pm

Sunday:
1pm – 4pm

CLOSED: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day