The Valentine

The Valentine Museum in Richmond, Virginia is a museum dedicated to art, history, and culture. Founded in 1892, the museum is housed within the 1812 John Wickham House, a National Historic Landmark, and includes the Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio. The museum's collection boasts a rich variety of artifacts that chronicle the history of Richmond. Visitors can explore photographs, rare books, fine art, costumes, objects, and textiles. These pieces serve as the foundation for engaging exhibitions, educational programs, research initiatives, guided tours, and publications. The museum's history is intertwined with the Wickham-Valentine House, a neoclassical masterpiece built for attorney John Wickham in 1812. Designed by Alexander Parris, the house showcases unique wall paintings inspired by European design and a distinctive cantilevered staircase. The Wickham family resided in the home until 1853, and it later became the property of Mann S. Valentine II, who used it to display his personal collection. For more information about The Valentine Museum and its offerings, please visit their website at thevalentine.org.