Runs May 31 - September 1 • The Fredericksburg Area Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of the local men and women who served in our country's armed forces. In addition to personal stories, Stories of the Service allows us to educate vi...
FAM’s permanent and rotating exhibitions highlight the rich stories of the Fredericksburg region. Drawing from the permanent collection and loans from other institutions, FAM’s goal is to share these stories with the community at large.
Runs May 23 - July 2 • This exhibit encourages visitors to take a walk down memory lane as they view objects from James Monroe High School. Visitors will feel the school spirit through the sports, class rings, and reunion memorabilia on display. In addition,...
Opens March 1, 2024 • In 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited the city of Fredericksburg as part of his multiyear Grand Tour of the United States. Lafayette was an extraordinary individual who made essential contributions to American history as a wealt...
June 2024 • The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is excited to announce Out and About, an LGBTQ+ exhibit focusing on the history and stories of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Fredericksburg area. We are honored to have the opportunity to preserve and tell the...
March 2023 - December 2026 • Walk 12,000,000 years back in time at the FAM! Be the first to view casts of dinosaur prints taken from the only recorded locations of dinosaur evidence for the Cretaceous period in the state of Virginia! Follow dinosaur trac...
Opening November 5th • The Fredericksburg Area Museum is pleased to announce the opening of its new exhibition A Monumental Weight: The ‘Auction Block’ in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This exhibit will feature the City of Fredericksburg’s ‘Auction B...
March 2019 - Present • This exhibit will give voice and life to the buildings, sites, and objects of Fredericksburg, using a combination of then-and-now photography, objects, illustrations, and primary sources to illuminate the story of Fredericksburg. T...
Permanent Exhibition • Using every nook and cranny of historic Town Hall, the FAM recreated historic Town Hall’s first floor into collection storage...