Lyceum Museum

The Lyceum is a historic museum and event space in . Built in 1839 on the initiative of Quaker schoolmaster Benjamin Hallowell, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 27, 1969, the year of its purchase by the city.
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  • Type: Museum
  • Description: building in Alexandria, Virginia
  • Also known as: “Lyceum”, “The Lyceum”, and “The Old Lyceum Hall”
  • Address: 700 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Dr. Albert Johnson House and Little Theatre of Alexandria.

Historic house
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The is a historical house… is situated 560 feet southwest of Lyceum Museum.

Theater building
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The is a community… is situated 910 feet south of Lyceum Museum.

Church
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is a predominantly Black at 320 S. is situated 650 feet south of Lyceum Museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alexandria Historic District and Huntington.

Neighborhood
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The is a National Historic Landmark District in .

Village
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South Alexandria is an area of southeastern , .

Suburb
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is a neighborhood in … is situated 2 miles north of Lyceum Museum.

Lyceum Museum

Latitude
38.80375° or 38° 48′ 14″ north
Longitude
-77.04761° or 77° 2′ 51″ west
Elevation
39 feet (12 metres)
Open location code
87C4RX32+FX
Open­Street­Map ID
way 233012511
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Geo­Names ID
4771045
Wiki­data ID
Q6707234
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Captains Row and Rosemont.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: S Washington St & Prince St and Mae’s Market & Cafe.

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