Address
Freedom House Museum
1315 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
The museum is located in Old Town Alexandria, near many shops, restaurants, and other museums and historic sites. Two-hour street parking is available on nearby residential streets. Parking regulations are strictly enforced. There are also parking garages in Old Town within a six-nine block walk.
1315 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
The museum is located in Old Town Alexandria, near many shops, restaurants, and other museums and historic sites. Two-hour street parking is available on nearby residential streets. Parking regulations are strictly enforced. There are also parking garages in Old Town within a six-nine block walk.
Hours of Operation
The Museum is currently closed for front façade restoration. We hope to reopen in July, though exact dates depend on the arrival of specialized materials.
Closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
The Museum is currently closed for front façade restoration. We hope to reopen in July, though exact dates depend on the arrival of specialized materials.
Closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Freedom House Museum
Plan at least 1.5 hours for your visit.
The Museum is recommended for ages 8+ due to sensitive nature of the content.
The Exhibitions
The Museum admission includes three floors of exhibitions:
First Floor:
- 1315 Duke Street - keystone exhibition that centers the narrative on the stories of those who were brought from the Chesapeake Bay area, moved through 1315 Duke Street, and forced to slave markets in the deep South. In addition to personal experiences of individuals trafficked through the domestic slave trade, the exhibit includes archaeological artifacts and a model of the complex.
Second Floor:
- Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality - travelling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History and Culture that traces four centuries of Black history in Virginia through stories of extraordinary individuals who struggled for equality and, in the process, profoundly shaped the nature of American society and the meaning of our collective ideals.
- Determined in Alexandria - companion exhibition about Black Alexandrians that built the foundations of our community while fighting for equality.
Third Floor:
- Before the Spirits are Swept Away - paintings of African American sites by the late Sherry Z. Sanabria. This is a companion exhibition to another at the Alexandria Black History Museum.
- Reflection Space with bronze maquette of the Edmonson Sisters by sculptor Erik Blome, a gift to Historic Alexandria from former City Manager Mark Jinks and his wife Eileen Jinks.
Plan Your Visit
Admission
Admission is $5 per adult, $3 per child (ages 5-12), and FREE for City of Alexandria Residents.
Due to high demand and limited capacity, we highly recommend guests reserve tickets in advance and not purchase at the door.
Group Services
Groups of 10 or more should contact the Program Coordinator to arrange a time to visit, preferably outside of regular hours of operation. To receive group rates, groups must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Group visits are subject to availability. A maximum group of up to 55 people can be accommodated at one time.
Options:
Group Admission
- $4 per person. Plan for 1.5 hours. Includes a brief orientation by a Museum Educator and access to the 3 floors of exhibitions. Minimum charge of $100 for groups outside of regular museum hours.
Rent Private Room
Need extended time for your group to reflect?
- $150 per hour
- Includes room and chairs for up to 20 people. No food or drink, besides bottled water, is permitted in the space.
Book Store
The Book Store at the Freedom House Museum offers a wide variety of books for purchase on African American history, the domestic slave trade, and Alexandria history. All store revenue directly supports the Museum’s educational and preservation efforts. Additional merchandise is available online from The Alexandria Shop.
Event Tickets
To purchase tickets to events at the Historic Alexandria Museums and to shop online, visit The Alexandria Shop. Visit the Historic Alexandria Calendar for a full list of events.
Accessibility
The Museum and three floors of exhibitions is accessible by elevator. The City of Alexandria complies with the terms of ADA. For reasonable disability accommodation, contact our staff at Alex 311 or 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711.
Guest Expectations
Please review Guest Expectations prior to arrival.
At all Historic Alexandria sites, we do not tolerate racist or derogatory jokes, comments, or harassment from our guests or staff. We value the dignity of all people who enter our sites. We are committed to creating an environment where together, we can explore Alexandria’s complex history in a manner that is respectful for all. Violators of this policy will be asked to leave the premises.