Lyceum Museum

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201 S. Washington
Lyceum Museum

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Phone: (703) 746-4994
Type: Museum (Historic Museum)
Website: https://www.alexandriava.gov/Lyceum
Founded: 1834
Constructed: 1839
Likes: 2




Open
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:00am - 4:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 5:00pm


Location

201 S. Washington Street
Alexandria
Virginia 22314



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Facts & Trivia

The Lyceum Company and the Alexandria Library Company built the Lyceum Hall in 1839.
The Lyceum is named for the temple dedicated to Apollo Lyceus where Aristotle founded the Peripatetic school of philosophy in 334 BCE
During the Civil War, the Lyceum Museum building served as a military hospital, quarters for troops, and a meeting space.


Historical Timeline

1834
Lyceum Museum was founded
1839
Lyceum Museum was built


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The Alexandria Association Lecture: The Commemoration of William Pitt the Elder in Fine and Decorative Arts
1 week from now (11/18)
Lecture: The Commemoration of William Pitt the Elder in Fine and Decorative Arts

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