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Winter Holiday Hours
The Moton Museum is pleased to announce an update to our hours of operation for the Winter Holiday season. We will be closed December 21st, 2020 – January 2nd, 2021. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you in the new year.
Noon-4:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday
Also by appointment
Museum Address
Farmville, VA 23901
434.315.8775
Admission
Admission is free for the general public.
School & Group Tours
To schedule a guided tour for a group of 5 or more, we ask that you contact museum staff in advance using the information available at the link below.
Plan Your VisitAbout The Museum
[The 1951 Moton Student Strike] marked the start of the modern civil rights movement . . . [and] forever changed the landscape of American education.
Farmville, Virginia’s former Robert Russa Moton High School, now a National Historic Landmark and museum, is the birthplace of America’s student-led civil rights revolution.
Mission & Vision Board & CouncilUpcoming Events

Moton Mondays: Understanding the Brown v. Board of Education Expansion Act
Monday, January 25, 2021
12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
Learn MoreRent The Museum
Host your event at Virginia’s civil rights National Historic Landmark.
The Moton Museum offers a fully restored historic space that is available to rent for private, public and non-profit functions.
Our multi-purpose auditorium can accommodate up to 200 guests theatre style, and 100 guests banquet style, with a variety of A/V set-up options.
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