Visit Us!

Amherst County Museum
154 South Main Street
PO Box 741
Amherst, VA 24521-0741

Hours

***New Hours Effective October 1, 2016**

Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 4 PM (may be closed noon to 1 PM)

Saturdays by appointment only (appointments must be made by 4 PM the Thursday before)

When planning a visit please call ahead for your convenience.

In case of inclement weather the Museum will be closed if the schools are closed.

The Museum and Genealogy library are free and open to the public. Donations gladly accepted.

Directions

Come and visit the Amherst County Museum & Historical Society in person. We are easily accessible from Virginia Routes 29 and 60

From Route 29 take your second Amherst exit (from the north or the south). At the end of the ramp turn right. Follow Route 60 to the traffic circle (less that 1/4 mile). Travel 3/4 around the circle and head south on Business 29. This is South Main Street. The Museum is on the right about 1/4 mile down the road.

From Route 60 head to the traffic circle in Amherst. At the circle head south on Business 29. This is South Main Street. The Museum is on the right about 1/4 mile down the road.

Other Contact Information

Telephone the Amherst County Museum and Historical Society at (434) 946-9068.
E-mail questions and comments to the Amherst County Museum at staff@amherstcountymuseum.org.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AmherstCoVAMuseum

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/168072259882265/