Gadsby’s Tavern Museum and the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum Extend “Summer” Hours

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Gadsby’s Tavern Museum and the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum Extend “Summer” Hours 

While the federal government is shut down, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum (134 N. Royal Street) and the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum (105–107 S. Fairfax Street) will continue operating on their “summer” schedules to provide additional options for visitors and furloughed workers. 

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Hours:

  • Sunday–Tuesday: 1–5 p.m.
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday–Friday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum Hours:

  • Sunday–Monday: 1–5 p.m.
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday–Friday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Typically, these sites close Mondays and Tuesdays starting in November, but are maintaining their extended hours during the shutdown to welcome visitors. All other City of Alexandria museums and historic sites continue to operate on their regular, year-round schedules.

During the federal government shutdown, the City of Alexandria remains open and ready to support residents, businesses, and visitors. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/FederalShutdown.

Special Offer: Federal government employees and hotel guests can receive a FREE Key to the City Attractions pass by visiting the Alexandria Visitor Center (221 King Street). The pass includes admission to nine historic sites, plus discounts for Mount Vernon, tall ship Providence, and City Cruises’ Potomac Water Taxi.

Admission to all Historic Alexandria museums is free for Alexandria residents.

About the Office of Historic Alexandria  

The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic. 

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711. 

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-3960.