Brick has been a common building material in Virginia since the colonial era but the Branch House’s use of brick is unique. You will see up-close drone images of the […]
What happens when a building or space outlives its purpose? Adaptive reuse refers to the process of converting a part of the built environment for something different than what it […]
The Branch House plumbing is remarkable in that so much of the original piping is still in use after 100 years but it is causing damage to the decorative plaster. […]
During the 20th century, local and federal officials reinforced racial segregation through a number of policies and practices in Richmond. Though these are no longer legal, the implications of these […]
To celebrate Women's History Month, The Branch is having two special days of guided house tours that will focus on Beulah Gould Branch, the lady of the house. Learn about […]
To celebrate Women's History Month, The Branch is having two special days of guided house tours that will focus on Beulah Gould Branch, the lady of the house. Learn about […]
Join us for a talk with Charles Duff, author of the book The North Atlantic Cities. Richmond is a part of a family of cities in the North Atlantic including Amsterdam […]
Guided tours are offered the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM. Advance registration is required, and attendance is restricted to five people. We ask all attendees to wear […]
Established in 1977, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture is presented every three years to projects that set new standards of excellence in architecture, planning practices, historic preservation, and landscape […]
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00-5:00 PM
Monday: Closed
Hours subject to change due to private rentals.
Check our calendar for possible closures when planning your visit.