Visit the Alexandria Archaeology Museum to learn how the City’s archaeologists, volunteers and students work with residents and developers to study and manage archaeological resources important to the community's past.
The main exhibit, Archaeologists at Work: The Lee Street Site, highlights one city block to provide a fascinating glimpse of Alexandria’s history and the way in which archaeologists study the past. Small “table top” exhibits feature other Alexandria sites and finds. Hands-on activities engage visitors of all ages. Learn more about exhibits.
Coming to the Museum
The City of Alexandria has an opening for a full-time archaeologist. The successful candidate will take the lead role in laboratory direction, curation, and collections management. For more details, see the job listing. We highly recommend that you first read Information for Job Seekers before applying.
Opportunities to Participate
Summer Camp 2015 is taking place from July 20 - 24, 2015. This popular program provides an opportunity for 12-15 year olds to work on a real archaeological dig. Read our 2013 Summer Camp Blog, see Camp photos on the Alexandria Archaeology Museum's Facebook page, and think about applying for this year's camp!
Family Dig Days: Help City archaeologists screen excavated soil during a real dig on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial! Space is limited and reservations are required. This popular program fills early! This year's dates are June 27, August 1, September 12, October 10 and October 24.
Web Features
Current Projects
Twenty Five Years and Counting: The Alexandria Archaeological Protection Code
Contrabands & Freedmen Cemetery Memorial
The Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial was officially opened on September 6, 2014. Learn about the Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial history and archaeology of the site, view the extensive news coverage of the commemoration ceremonies, and watch short videos about the Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial on Comcast Newsmakers, of interviews with Char McCargo Bah, Audrey Davis and Francine Bromberg.
Archaeology at Contrabands & Freedmen Cemetery: Learn about the archaeological studies conducted between 1996 and 2007 that provided tangible evidence of the cemetery's survival after more than 125 years of neglect and destruction. Of the approximately 1,800 graves once located in the cemetery, more than 500 were identified through archaeological investigations. The goals of the archaeological investigations focused on the identification of burial locations to ensure protection during development, future maintenance of the site, and the recovery of information about the cemetery for use in the memorial design process.
Civil War Sesquicentennial Events and Information
Other News and Information
American Alliance of MuseumsAccredited Museum
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Learn about Alexandria stoneware?
Alexandria Archaeology Museum105 N. Union Street, #327Alexandria, VA 22314703.746.4399Fax: 703.838.6491Email
Museum HoursTuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, 1 - 5 p.mMonday, Closed
Office HoursTuesday - Saturday9 a.m. to 5 p.m.by appointment