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Avoca, the principal architectural landmark of the Town of Altavista, is an American Queen Anne-style house, designed by architect J.M.B. Lewis and built in 1901. Designated a Virginia Historic Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Avoca is the home site of Revolutionary Patriot Colonel Charles Lynch.

Avoca Museum

The current house celebrated its centennial in 2001 with a yearlong celebration. It is open to the public for tours from mid-April through mid-October each year. 

The house contains a unique collection of local antiques, including Native American artifacts and Civil War memorabilia. Avoca also hosts an annual wine festival in late September.

The house is an excellent example of 19th Century American Queen Anne architecture. The property was given to the Town in the 1980s and is operated by the non-profit Avoca Museum and Historical Society

New program for school children: "For Gold & Glory"

Our Shops:

Visit our Online Museum Gift Shop for artwork and unique gifts from our on-site gift shop.

Visit our new Avoca Cafe Shop for shirts, mugs, caps and other Avoca souvenirs.

Hours of operation:  (April 18, 2010 – October 29, 2010)

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
(Call on Saturday to be sure we are not closed for a private function)
Sunday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Open year round for rentals and group tours (10 or more)

Closures for 2010:

January 1  New Years
January 9Wedding
January 18Martin Luther King Holiday
March 1Private Rental
April 3Wedding
May 5 Jane Andrews Student Event day
May 8 Spring Festival
May 15 Wedding
May 29 Wedding
May 30 & 31Memorial Day
June 5Wedding
June 19Wedding
June 26Wedding
July 4, 5Independence Day
July 10Private Rental 
July 17Wedding 
July 22 Open 11 till 1
July 23Open 11 till 1
August 7Wedding
August 15Private Rental
August 22Private Rental
September 4Private Rental
September 5Closed for Labor Day
September 11Wedding
September 18Wine Festival & Harvest Jubilee
September 19Closed for Festival Clean-up
October 16Open: for tour plus watch Tree Surgeons/Wedding@ 3
October 9Wedding
October 23Wedding
November 25, 26Thanksgiving
December 23-27Christmas
December 31New Years

*** The Museum may be closed at other times due to rentals for private functions. You may want to call (434) 369-1076 to confirm opening.

Directions:

Take the Northernmost exit to Altavista from Route 29 (there are 4 exits).
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  • At the end of the exit ramp take Route 29 Business. (It will be a right turn if coming from the south and a left turn if coming from the north). 
  • Go approximately 1 mile and Avoca is on the right side immediately after the Abbott (Ross) Laboratories manufacturing plant.
Admissions: 
   Adults.$5.00
   Seniors$4.00
   Under age 18$2.00
   Under age 6Free
   MembersFree
Time Travelers: 
   Adults.$3.50
   Students$1.00
AAA Members10% discount

 

Private Tours: 10 or more people by appointment
You are encouraged to call prior to visiting as the Museum occasionally closes for private rentals.

Our Mission

The museum's mission is to promote awareness and facilitate understanding of American history, especially as it relates to local and Virginia natural and cultural history. It maintains a collection of Native American artifacts and Confederate memorabilia. 
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