Children's Museums

The Manassas Museum

Name: The Manassas Museum
Address: Historic District, 9101 Prince William St, Manassas, VA 20110, Manassas, VA, US
Telephone: (703) 368-1873
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (79 reviews)

📍 Historic District, 9101 Prince William St, Manassas, VA 20110

📞 (703) 368-1873

🌐 www.manassasva.gov/things_to_do/manassas_museum/index.php

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	12–5 PM

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About The Manassas Museum

The Manassas Museum is a children's museum in Manassas, VA. The Manassas Museum underwent significant renovations and now features exhibits comparable to Smithsonian-level quality, representing a major transformation of the venue. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 79 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Best For: All ages, schools K-12
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Programs: Family programs, customized K-12 education, historic site tours
Notable Focus: African-American history and local/national heritage

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️The Manassas Museum underwent significant renovations and now features exhibits comparable to Smithsonian-level quality, representing a major transformation of the venue
⭐The museum offers free admission to visitors while providing customizable K-12 educational programs tailored to specific school and classroom needs
⭐Virtual historic site tours and online searchable museum collections are available through YouTube and Facebook, extending access beyond in-person visits
⭐The museum features a community wall exhibit displaying perspectives from young Manassasians about their community, creating an interactive connection between visitors and local residents

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan 45 minutes to 1 hour for your visit to see both the permanent and rotating exhibits comfortably, plus time to browse the gift shop. This allows you to engage with the content without feeling rushed.
💬Take advantage of free admission and visit whenever rotating exhibits change (typically fall and summer based on reviews) to experience new content and keep repeat visits fresh and engaging.
💡Pair your museum visit with the historic train station located directly across the street, plus nearby restaurants and entertainment venues to create a full historical walking tour experience of downtown Manassas.
💡Schools should book customized K-12 educational programs that can be tailored to specific classroom needs. For remote learning, access free virtual tours and programs available on the museum's YouTube and Facebook channels.
💡Visit with kids ages 10+ who will find the exhibits engaging enough to hold their attention throughout the visit. Browse Echoes gift shop for age-appropriate books and local gift items to extend the learning experience.