Hours to Visit:
Closed Tuesdays
M, W & Weekend 10 am - 4pm
Thursday & Friday 11am-5pm
129 Caroline Street,
Orange, Virginia 22960
Call Us: (540) 672-1776
Hours:
Hours to Visit:
Closed Tuesdays
M, W & Weekend 10 am - 4pm
Thursday & Friday 11am-5pm
CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years days.
Admission:
Members Admitted Free
$10 per Adult (18+)
$6 Seniors, Military, 1st Responders
$3 per Child (6-17)
Parking:
Parking - In addition to 3 spaces at the front door, parking is permitted on Caroline Street and on the museum lot off of Church Street. On weekends, parking is available at the Orange County Historical Society lot.
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BUSES/LARGE VEHICLES: Please use CHURCH ST. LOT.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is Mr. Madison's house?
3.9 miles - then I give directions.
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Where is a good place to eat?
(Ask us, we can provide names of our local restaurants)
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What else is there to see or do in Orange?
Gordonsville's Civil War Exchange Hotel, Wilderness Battlefield trails, Grelen's Bistro, Trails and Gift Shops, Mosby's (if open), and of course Montpelier.
Most frequent comments after a visit:
1. This is quite a surprise; we thought it would be a one or two room tiny town museum; in and out in 15 minutes.
2. I cannot believe more people do not know of this place!
3. I was really not expecting this huge collection!
4. What a gem!
5. I have to come back, I don't have time to explore everything.
6. I did not realize James Madison was so important.
7. Wow, Dolley Madison kind of created the First Lady position.
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