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600 N. 2nd Street Richmond, VA 23219 Coming west on I-64, take exit 75 to 3rd street, turn right on Leigh St., park on 2nd street. Coming south on I-95, take exit 79 east onto I-64 east to Norfolk, then follow directions coming from the west. Coming east on I-64, take exit 190 to 5th St., Downtown, continue straight on 5th St., turn right on Jackson St., left on 3rd St., right on Leigh St., then right on 2nd St. Coming north on I-95, take exit 76A for Chamberlayne Ave, turn left on Chamberlayne Pkwy, left on Leigh St., then left on 2nd St.
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Summer is hot and humid, spring and winter are pleasant/mild, winter can be cold and occasionally snowy. Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.
The Maggie L. Walker NHS Visitor Center is located at 600 N 2nd Street, Richmond, Virginia.
Visitor CenterThe Visitor Center with indoor exhibits and park store is now open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for reserved group tours, and Fridays and Saturdays, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, for walk-ins only. Guided tours of Walker's home begin here and are offered on Fridays and Saturdays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. 
The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is comprised of Mrs. Walker's historic home, nearby visitor center, and several surrounding buildings that serve as work space for staff. Together, they cover about a quarter of a city block in Richmond's historic Jackson Ward neighborhood. The house is at 110 1/2 Leigh Street and the visitor center -- and site entrance -- is around the corner at 600 North 2nd Street. Parking is usually available along city streets.
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Last updated: March 20, 2025