Museum of the Shenandoah Valley - Near Front Royal

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
1 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Telephone: 540-662-1473
Toll Free: 888-556-5799
E-mail: info@shenandoahmuseum.org
Web: http://www.shenandoahmuseum.org/

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley opened April 3, 2005. Its opening fulfilled Julian Wood Glass Jr.’s vision to share his significant collection of fine and decorative arts with the general public. The museum, however, expands that vision; informed and directed by audience research, the Shenandoah Valley Gallery provides a broad overview of the region’s history.

The museum was aided in this goal by its fortunate acquisition of a significant collection of Valley objects amassed over more than fifty years by Valley collectors Bruce and Mildred Helsley. This core collection helps present a satisfying overview of the Valley’s history that provides context for the many historic houses, sites, and other museums throughout the region.