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Gadsby's Tavern Museum
134 N. Royal Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
The museum is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, near many shops, restaurants, and other museums and historic sites. Metered Parking is available on North Royal Street, with two or three hour parking on nearby residential streets. Parking regulations are strictly enforced. There are also convenient parking garages nearby.
PHONE 703.746.4242
134 N. Royal Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
The museum is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, near many shops, restaurants, and other museums and historic sites. Metered Parking is available on North Royal Street, with two or three hour parking on nearby residential streets. Parking regulations are strictly enforced. There are also convenient parking garages nearby.
PHONE 703.746.4242
Hours of Operation
Museum Hours
Monday 1 – 5 p.m.
Tuesday 1 – 5 p.m.
Wednesday closed
Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Closed
New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Museum Hours
Monday 1 – 5 p.m.
Tuesday 1 – 5 p.m.
Wednesday closed
Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Closed
New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Virtual Tours
Visit the first and second floors on Google 360 Virtual Tours. The virtual tour was created in late 2017, during the Time and Place exhibition.
Plan Your Visit
Event Tickets
To purchase tickets to events at the Historic Alexandria Museums and to shop online, visit The Alexandria Shop and select "Events." Visit the Historic Alexandria Calendar for a full list of events.
Admission: Self-Guided Tours
Experience the c. 1785 tavern and 1792 City Tavern independently at your own pace.
- Adults: $5.00
- Children (ages 5 -12): $3.00
- Children four and under are free with a paying adult.
Self-guided admission can only be purchased in-person at the museum at the time of your visit.
Admission: Guided Tours
Want more than the self-guided visit? Take a 45-minute tour with an expert guide! You’ll explore life in the new Republic and learn more about the many people of the tavern. Tours are offered Friday - Sunday and begin on the quarter after the hour at 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15. Recommended for ages 8 and older.
Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the tour beginning. If running late, call the Museum at 703.746.4242. or your reservation will be forfeited 5 minutes after the tour has begun and no refunds will be issued. You will have the option of going through the museum on your own if you arrive after your tour time.
- Persons ages 5 and up: $8.00
- Children four and under are free with a paying adult
To purchase your guided tour tickets in advance, please visit our online store and select "Events."
Keys to the City only include self-guided tour admission, however guests may take the guided tour for an additional $3 per person if space is available. The upgraded guided tour admission may only be purchased in-person at the museum.
Discounts
Discounts on self-guided tours are available to AAA Members and visitors who have dined at Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant.
Free admission (when space is available) for both self-guided and guided tours are available for:
- City of Alexandria residents.
- Alexandria City Employees.
- American Alliance of Museum members (AAM) and Virginia Association of Museums Members (VAM).
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Active duty military personnel and their families as well as for veterans.
- Members of the Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society and HHMC member organizations.
Group Services
Groups of eight or more people can arrange for a group tour at the discounted rate of $6 per person. There is a $100 minimum for tours outside of regular museum hours. Costumed guides may be available for an additional $50 flat rate. In order to receive the group rate, tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance of the tour date and pay in full before day of arrival. For more information or to book a group tour, please contact the Curator of Education.
Museum Shop
The Museum Shop at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum offers a wide variety of gifts and merchandise associated with the tavern and historic Alexandria. Products include private label wine, holiday ornaments, children’s items and a large selection of books related to taverns in America. Additional merchandise is available online from The Alexandria Shop.
Accessibility
Visiting all of the rooms in Gadsby’s Tavern Museum involves ascending/descending multiple staircases. While the Museum does not have an elevator, staff can offer a photographic tour of the building for those who cannot climb stairs.
All room panels are available online for increased accessibility, whether for viewing upstairs panels, translation, or text-to-speech screen readers.
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.