Plan a Visit to Oakland Museum

History brought to life through our exhibits for adults & children

Oakland Museum is closing on December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm
and reopening on March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm

During the season, Oakland Museum is open during the following hours.

Hours: Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm  ·  Wednesday 1:00pm - 4:00pm  ·  
Email us for a group appointment:

Email us for Archival Research on Wednesdays by appointment only

Admission: $5 donation is appreciated

Special tours:  Call 434-263-8400.

Located at 5365 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, Virginia 22922

(U.S. 29) opposite Tye River Elementary School

Museum shop: Our small museum shop offers a variety of items relating to the history of Nelson County. See our online shop for a list of items available for purchase online.

Accessibility: For handicapped parking, enter the driveway to the left of the museum (not the main parking lot). Please note that only the first floor of the museum is wheelchair accessible. Currently, the first floor contains the Tavern Room, Time Line Room, Tool Room and Museum Shop.  A screen for displaying the Camille Room programs is available for viewing on the first floor. We are working to make all videos and other digital presentations available on the first floor.

If you visit Lovingston, we have a remarkable walking tour of Lovingston landmarks.
Click here for the Walking Tour of Lovingston

Click here for Directions & Much More about the Surrounding Area

--Historic Mill in Faber, Nelson County, Virginia--