Over 50 Richmond museums, galleries, and historic sites will be free to visit for one weekend in June

Over 50 Richmond museums, galleries, and historic sites will be free to visit for one weekend in June

Calling all local history and art buffs! The 18th annual Doors Open Richmond is next month, making over 50 museums, art studios, national historic sites, farms, and more completely free to access. The largely self-guided event opens the doors to some of the most beloved attractions and sites in Richmond, as well as those hidden gems you might not yet have heard of. “From civic workers and local artists to businesses showcasing their incredible w…

Revealing the restoration of Richmond station

For the past couple of years, Richmond station has been undergoing a restoration to reveal its Art Deco heritage, and parts are starting to appear behind the builder’s hoardings. Although the entrance doors and front facade were cleaned a year ago, they’ve also been working on the station interior, bringing back some of the lost or hidden heritage. One of the unexpected survivors was the 1937 timber and green glass frieze that ran around the ins…