Lynchburg Museum System
To collect, interpret, preserve, and share the history and culture of Lynchburg, Virginia, and the surrounding area
The Lynchburg Museum System manages the official history museums and archives of the City of Lynchburg. It is a division of the City’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism, working in partnership with the non-profit Lynchburg Museum Foundation.
The Museum System is responsible for operating two museums: the Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House and Point of Honor, the historic site on Daniel’s Hill. These museums care for over 40,000 artifacts and share the diverse stories of three centuries of local history with residents, tourists, and students of all ages. Thanks to a partnership with Lynchburg City Schools, all 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade public school students visit our museums for field trips each year.
For more information about the Lynchburg Museum System, please find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (LburgMuse).
Lynchburg Museum Foundation
To conduct activities to support and assist the growth and development of the Lynchburg Museum System
Established in 1998, the Lynchburg Museum Foundation is the non-profit support organization for the Lynchburg Museum System, which manages the public museums and archives of the City of Lynchburg. The Foundation supports the Museum System in its role as the city’s primary center for collecting, interpreting, preserving, and sharing local history and culture. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization as recognized by the IRS.