Reston Museum offers educational and public programming, exhibits, host annual events, plus Reston merchandise. The museum preserves a collection of artifacts related to Reston’s history.
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Admission is free! Open as volunteers are available. 501c3
Mission: The Reston Historic Trust & Museum is a community organization that preserves the past, informs the present, and influences the future of Reston through its exhibits, public programs, and events. Our goals are to engage the public in an exploration of community history; to promote Reston as a destination point for tourism; and to collect, preserve and interpret the artifacts and documents of Reston’s history.
Operating as usual
This Valentines Day give your special someone a gift that will last a lifetime! Commemorative Bricks installed at Lake Anne Plaza is a wonderfully unique gift. Order yours today at restonmuseum.org/bricks. Until February 14, brick orders will include a one-year museum membership and a Valentine's Day ecard upon request.
#Throwback The W&OD. Learn more during our upcoming virtual program with RCC this Wednesday! "Before 1964: The History of Reston's Predecessors" Registration required: http://bit.ly/2Y6XWuK #restonmuseum #restonhistory #reston #wiehle #wod #bowman
Reston Museum celebrates black history month and honors Reston's commitment to be an inclusive community through our archives. Explore artifacts online at https://www.restonmuseum.org/opencommunityexhibit #restonmuseum #restonhistory #fromthearchives #reston #blackhistorymonth #restonblackfocus Photo by Robert Scurlock
#Throwback Brown's Chapel Learn more during our upcoming virtual program with RCC "Before 1964: The History of Reston's Predecessors" Registration required: http://bit.ly/2Y6XWuK #restonmuseum #restonhistory #reston #throwbackthursday #TBT
This Valentines Day give your special someone a gift that will last a lifetime! Commemorative Bricks installed at Lake Anne Plaza is a wonderfully unique gift. Order yours today at restonmuseum.org/bricks. Until February 14, brick orders will include a one-year museum membership and a Valentine's Day ecard upon request.
Happy snow day! We're closed today please enjoy our online resources restonmuseum.org
#Throwback The Town of Wiehle! Learn more during our upcoming virtual program with RCC on February 10" "Before 1964: The History of Reston's Predecessors" Registration required: http://bit.ly/2Y6XWuK #restonmuseum #restonhistory #reston #TBT #Throwbackthursday #wiehle
This Valentines Day give your special someone a gift that will last a lifetime! Commemorative Bricks installed at Lake Anne Plaza is a wonderfully unique gift. Order yours today at restonmuseum.org/bricks. Until February 14, brick orders will include a one-year museum membership and a Valentine's Day ecard upon request.
#Throwback whiskey barrels from the Bowman Distillery. Learn more about the Bowman distillery during our upcoming virtual program with RCC "Before 1964: The History of Reston's Predecessors" Registration required: https://webtrac.restoncommunitycenter.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=22406391#restonmuseum #restonhistory #reston
Reston History Map. Images of the Bowman Distillery
Reston named #1 Destination for remote work by Money Magazine. https://money.com/best-place-to-work-from-home/ #liveworkplay #reston
Room to spread out and a stable internet connection are keys to successful remote work. Where to find both.
Today we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. #fromthearchives #martinlutherking #reston #resotnmuseum #MLKday #restonmusuem #restonhistory Search "Martin Luther King" on our online archives to see more from our archives https://www.restonmuseum.org/our-collection
New pictures added to our digital history map! Check it out restonmuseum.org/restonhistorymap #restonmuseum #restonhistory #tbt #throwbackthursday #thorwback
#Throwback Lake Anne Plaza Reston Magazine 1975 #reston #restonmuseum #restonhistory #fromthearchives #lakeanneplaza Lake Anne Plaza #TBT #throwbackthursday
We're looking forward to learning more about the Reston Historic Resources Survey during this week's Virtual Community Meeting!
Happy new year everyone! A reminder that we have two virtual meetings this week. Registration is open!
COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall, Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.
Do you have questions regarding COVID-19 and the vaccines? Or the local testing strategy? I am hosting a virtual town hall with Fairfax County Health Department Director Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. Dr. Gloria will present updates on the pandemic and local vaccine distribution plans. You can send questions prior to the town hall to [email protected]; please put Jan. 6 Town Hall in the subject line. More info: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/jan-6-hunter-mill-district-virtual-town-hall-fairfax-county-health-department-director
Reston Historic Resources Survey Virtual Community Meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m.
A draft of an Historic Resources Survey of Reston has been completed and is available for community review and input. I’m hosting a virtual community meeting Jan. 5, 2021 at 7 p.m. to provide residents with the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments on the draft survey, following a presentation by the consultant hired by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. More info: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/community-meeting-jan-5-2021-discuss-reston-historic-resources-survey-draft
#TBT Common Ground Transporation bus parked at Lake Anne Plaza . Photo by Arvil Daniels. No date. https://www.restonmuseum.org/our-collection Browse our archives at #Throwbackthursday #restonmuseum #restonhistory #lakeanneplaza #throwback
#TBT Holiday Parade 1990s at Reston Town Center unkown photographer #reston #fromthearchives #throwback #rtc #restontowncenter
Live, work, PLAY! 2T-5/6 sizing available. https://www.restonmuseum.org/product-page/child-s-t-shirt-with-live-work-play #reston #restonmuseum #liveworkplay #shoplocal
#TBT Embry Rucker & Common Ground. Photograph by Arvil Daniels. #throwbackthursday #reston #restonmuseum #restonhistory
Printable Reston themed puzzles game now available on our website! Have fun and explore Reston's history through a series of puzzles! Created in collaboration with Game Genius https://www.restonmuseum.org/restonpuzzlegame #reston #restonmuseum #puzzle #game #restonhistory #liveworkplay
Visit us and engage with Reston's history! We are free to visit. https://www.restonmuseum.org/contact
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#Throwback Photograph of a girl's room in one of Reston's Goodman houses in the early 1960s. On exhibit in our Live, Work, and Play! Toys of the 1960s exhibit this December. Photographer unknown. #restonmuseum #restonhistory #TBT #throwbackthursday #fromthearchives
Celebrate family and friends with a commemorative brick this holiday season. Commemorative Bricks are thoughtful and unique gifts. Visit restonmuseum.org/bricks to order yours today. Commemorative bricks ordered now will be installed in 2021. #restonmuseum #reston #commemorativebricks
Now on exhibit! Lake Life Series by local artist Sam LaFever. Visit us restonmuseum.org/visit #restonmuseum #reston #lakeanneplaza #lakelife
15% off our crewneck sweaters and hoodies, this week only! Use code "Cozy" at checkout or purchase in our gift shop! #restonmuseum #cozy #sweaterweather #shoplocal
Start your holiday shopping at the Reston Museum restonmusuem.org More options including artwork by local artists available inside the museum gift shop. restonmuseum.org/shop #reston #restonmuseum #shoplocal #lakeanneplaza
#Throwbackthursday On exhibit this December: Live, Work, & PLAY! Toys of the 1960s! #restonmuseum #reston #toys #Barbie #liveworkplay #TBT #throwback
Digital Gift Cards now available! https://www.restonmuseum.org/giftcard #restonmuseum #reston #shoplocal #lakeanneplaza #giftcard
We're sad there will be no Jingle on the Lake this year but we look forward to seeing what the community will add to Lake Anne Plaza's Wishing Wall.
For the safety of our community, Jingle on the Lake is cancelled this year. We are so sad Santa won't be making the trip to the plaza but can't wait to have him back next year. We would still love to hear what your holiday wishes are so please add them to our Wishing Wall.
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Don't forget to shop and dine small this season and support our merchants on the Plaza. Be sure to leave your wish for Santa next time you are here!
Happy December! Ornaments on sale at restonmuseum.org/shop
This year we: Launched a digital history map with more than 30 locations and over 100 archival images from our collection (Check it out! Restonmuseum.org/restonhistorymap), • Conducted new virtual programming on our Youtube Channel including Story Time for Little Historians, Artifact Highlights, and Virtual Tours, Installed 64 Commemorative Bricks at Lake Anne Plaza, and hosted four programs at Reston Community Center. We're looking forward to the new programs, exhibits, and a new Reston book we will be launching in 2021. Help us prepare for next year this Giving Tuesday by donating at restonmuseum.org/donation
Time to start holiday shopping! Enjoy 10% off our online gift shop on Museum Store Sunday using the code "Sunday." restonmuseum.org/shop. Today only! #restonmuseum #reston #museumstoresunday #shoplocal
Become a member of the Reston Museum and receive discounts at these Lake Anne Plaza stores, a year from purchase! https://www.restonmuseum.org/membership#reston #restonmuseum #lakeannebrewhouse #kalypsos #newtrailcycling #lakeannecoffeehouseandwinebar Lake Anne Brew House Kalypso's Sports Tavern New Trail Cycling & Strength Reston's Used Book Shop Lake Anne Coffee House & Wine Bar
#Throwback Quayside Shopping at Lake Anne Plaza from Reston Magazine 1975. #fromthearchives #Reston #RestonMuseum #lakeanneplaza #heronhouse Lake Anne Plaza #tbt #throwbackthursday
Happy Thanksgiving! Show your love for those you are most thankful for with a commemorative brick. Visit restonmuseum.org/bricks to order yours today. Commemorative bricks ordered now will be installed in 2021. #thankful #reston #restonmuseum #commemorativebricks
Happy Thanksgiving!
1639 Washington Plz
Reston, VA
20190-4305
RIBS & Fairfax Connector buses
Reston Museum offers educational and public programming, exhibits, plus Reston merchandise. Annually we host the Reston Home Tour, Lake ANne Cardboard Boat Regatta, and Founder's Day. The museum preserves a collection of artifacts related to Reston’s history. Admission is free! Open as volunteers are available. We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit
| Monday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
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Date Night with history AT HOME! Order from your favorite local restaurant, grab a glass of wine or beer, martini (a favorite of Bob Simon's!), and have a fun night in. Meet the "eligible artifacts" of Reston’s history and play Reston-themed games. Visit restonmuseum.org/datenight 5/29 at 5pm to get started! This event is free but donations are encouraged. Any donations made the weekend of the 29th will include Bob Simon's martini recipe. #reston #restonhistory #restonmuseum #datenight #datenightwithhistory
Explore Reston's history with our digital Reston History Map at restonmuseum.org/restonhistorymap
Explore Reston History with our new digital history map on our website restonmuseum.org/restonhistorymap! #reston #restonmuseum #restonhistory
Celebrate Founder's Day (this Saturday!) by sharing your memories of Robert E. Simon, Jr. with us. Kristina Alcorn shares her memories of how her book project and long friendship with Bob began. #restonmuseum #restonhistory #foundersday #reston
Our first #museumfromhome is now available to watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRewtq8VrBQ or https://www.facebook.com/events/1032718577122831/?active_tab=discussion #restonmuseum #museumfromhome #reston #restonhistory
We want to hear from you! How are you celebrating Reston's founding principles at home? Please take advantage of our online resources restonmuseum.org. #reston #restonmuseum #restonhistory #museumfromhome
Everyone is different and needs different things. What does Reston offer you? #reston #restonhistory #restonmuseum #museumathome
We're starting April with a week dedicated to Reston's founding principles. Check in to see what we are discussing each day. With #covid19 we are spending a lot of time staying at home. What the view from your window? #Reston #restonmuseum #restonhistory
We are living in historic times and we want your help in recording it. How has COVID-19 influenced your life and that of the Reston community? Share your story at https://www.restonmuseum.org/share-your-story. #museumathome #reston #restonmuseum #restonhistory #covid19 #covid
Printable scavenger hunt based on Reston's Founding Principles now available on our website! https://www.restonmuseum.org/educational-programs #restonmuseum #restonhistory #stayathome #museumsathome #museumsfromhome #museumgames #museumfromhomechallenge #reston
Here comes the parade! We're inviting everyone to create a small, mobile float inspired by the theme “Reston: Past, Present, Future” and then march in the Founder’s Day opening ceremony on April 18th. There is no entry fee, but everyone participating must register. Register at the Reston Historic Trust & Museum or online at https://www.restonmuseum.org/founders-day-float-parade. Parade will begin at 12:00 p.m. #reston #restonmuseum #foundersday #foundersdayfloatparade #foundersdayfloat #parade #lakeanneplaza Artwork by Eric MacDicken
#lakeannecardboardboatregatta has started!
Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta @lakeanneplaza
Sponsors of our Reston Home Tour are featured in our home tour booklet seen by over 800 attendees! For more information contact [email protected]. The 18th Annual Reston Home Tour will be October 19, 2019. Featured here are pages from our 2017 home tour booklet because no 2018 booklets were left! #flashbackfriday #Reston #RestonHomeTour #HomeTour
#Flashbackfriday! As we gear up for the third annual Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta this year watch this amazing video of last year's race! Registration closes July 1. Race is free to watch, mark your calendars for August 10! More information: https://www.restonmuseum.org/cardboard-about Video created and edited by Jim Richards #LakeAnne #Reston #RestonMuseum #LACBR
Fountain right outside the Reston Historic Trust & Museum
Our gift shop is ready for holiday shopping!
Watch this amazing video of the 2018 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta. Produced and edited by Jim Richards. Thank you!
Reston Hears Voices: the Marketing of a New Town live stream.
Full contest details at RestonMuseum.org Identify these 18 location clips (and take a selfie) from "The Reston Story" a new documentary premiering April 5.
Reston Divas at the Museum on Feb 11, 21012 perform to an SRO audience
Lytnn Lilienthal gives the Reston Museum annual report.
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