Museum-Shenandoah Valley

Discover the magic of our historic site just 75 miles from Washington, DC. The Museum campus includes acres of spectacular gardens including a Grand Allée, intimate Pink Pavilion Fountain Courtyard, rose gardens and more. We also have an elegant reception hall within the Museum itself.

Bringing together fine and decorative art collections and multimedia presentations, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley reflects the region's cultural history. Designed by renowned architect Michael Graves, the museum's modern exterior belies the four centuries of historical artifacts, fine arts, and decorative arts on display inside its mammoth 50,000-square-foot space. In contrast, the Glen...

A visit to this terrific museum will enrich your tour of the valley by explaining in a nutshell its geography and history. The museum is on the western side of town at the site of Glen Burnie, a lovingly restored, redbrick plantation home standing on the original homestead of Winchester founder James Wood. With sections dating to 1755, Glen Burnie is surrounded by magnificent formal gardens,...

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) is dedicated to preserving and enriching the cultural life and heritage of the Val...ley. This regional history complex includes a house dating to the eighteenth century, six acres of spectacular gardens, and a 50,000-square-foot museum featuring changing exhibitions, a permanent display of miniature houses, and an expansive gallery exploring the...

About Us : The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) is dedicated to preserving and enriching the cultural life and heritage of the Valley. The Museum sits on land originally claimed by Winchester founder James Wood in 1735. The property was passed through generations of Wood and Glass families until being acquired by Wood descendant Julian Wood Glass Jr. between 1952 and 1955. Aided by a...