Programs & Education

New Exhibits Open
See the new exhibits featuring displays on Native American life, Manassas history, and more in the newly expanded and renovated Museum. All galleries are open free during Museum hours. 


NEW! Summer Camps at the Manassas Museum!

If you are a City resident or have children that attend City schools, check out the summer camps offered with our partners at the ARTfactory. 
Summer Camps
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Gallery Talk: Women's History
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March 16 @ 12 PM
Free
Explore the new exhibits with a Museum staff member and discover a new story each month. Tours are appropriate for adults and families with children over 7 years old. Visit cityofmanassas.recdesk.com for more information. 



Things That Go! Toddler Story Time at the Manassas City Librarylibrary train
March 28 @ 11 AM
Manassas City Library, 10104 Dumfries Rd.
Join us for this special story time about cars, trains, and other types of transportation, including a transportation related craft led by a Manassas Museum staff person. Registration is not required. Visit the Library's website for more information 

burn the pageBook Talk: Burn the Page: A True Story of Torching Doubts, Blazing Trails, and Igniting Change
Charla de Libro
(Volante en español)
March 30 @ 2 PM
Free
Join author and State Senator, Danica Roem for a talk about her book Burn the Page: A True Story of Torching Doubts, Blazing Trails, and Igniting Change. Visit cityofmanassas.recdesk.com for more information.

Gallery Talk: Willis Alexander
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(Volante en español)
April 13 @ 12PM
Free
Explore the new exhibits with a Museum staff member and discover a new story each month. Tours are appropriate for adults and families with children over 7 years old. Visit cityofmanassas.recdesk.com for more information.


MarketMuseum at the Market
April 18, 9AM - 1PM (or while supplies last)
Free
Meet us at the Harris Pavilion to explore train-related objects from the Manassas Museum’s collection and pick up a FREE take-and-make egg carton train craft kit.


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Visita guiada del Sótano al Ático
de la Casa Liberia (Volante en español)
April 20 @ 2PM
$15/Adults, $5/Children
Explore this historic house from basement to attic and see stunning architectural details while learning about some of the people who once occupied the house. Visit cityofmanassas.recdesk.com for more information and to register.


Book Talk:
Searching for Irvin McDowell, Forgotten Civil War General
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Charla de Libro
(Volante en español)
April 27 @ 2PM
Free
Join authors Frank Simione and Gene Schmiel for a discussion about this prominent Civil War General who was once headquartered at Liberia House. Visit cityofmanassas.recdesk.com for more information.




Self-Guided Field Trip
Take your family on a screen-free field trip and explore three different important historic sites in Manassas that showcase the important contributions of African American residents of the city. The Manassas Museum and the new Manassas City Public Library have partnered to create a guide that includes family-friendly activities and conversation starters as well as a hands-on art activity to complete together. The guide is FREE and available for curbside pickup at the MCPL, at the Echoes Manassas Museum Store, or you can download it here.


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School & Group Visits
Bring your students to the Manassas Museum! Arrange for avisit that is filled with hands-on activities and is customized to support your class's objectives. 
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