Holiday Hours:
The Gallery will be closed December 21st – January 2nd
The Museum Shop + Cafe will be closed December 20th – January 2nd
Happy Holidays! We look forward to seeing you again in the new year!
Visiting the Center
Exhibitions at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center link the past to the present. Our permanent exhibition Pride Overcomes Prejudice presents the history of the African American communities of Charlottesville/Albemarle VA, through the lives of those students and teachers who built and fostered the Jefferson School from the19th through the 20th century. Our contemporary gallery features mult-idisciplinary work by African American artists, or artist who represent African American culture.
Owing to limited space in exhibition galleries, visitors must now obtain a general admission ticket to visit. Groups are limited to no more than eight people. Groups must obtain a timed group ticket. For your safety, if galleries are full at the time that you arrive, you may be asked to wait. For guided tour information please email education@jeffschoolheritagecenter.org.
Gallery Admission
Admission Prices
Admission prices are subject to change. Become a member and get free admission for two non-resident guests.
Adult resident (proof of residence required)
Free
Adult non resident
$10.00
Students (12 and up)/Seniors 65+
$8.00
Members
$8.00
Children (12 and under)
Free
Military families
Free
The Center will be closed Independence Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Please see our FaceBook page for immediate closing updates.
Our Hours
Heritage Center Office Hours
| Sunday & Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday – Friday | 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | closed |
Exhibitions
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday – Friday | 1:00 PM — 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Center For Local Knowledge
By appointment Tuesday – Saturday
Every third Saturday 10:00 AM –12:00 PM
Getting Here
The Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Jefferson School City Center. Its main entrance is on the south east side of the building.
Limited hourly parking is available on Commerce Street. There is also limited parking in the City Center’s 4th St parking lot. Large groups should coordinate with the Center to ensure parking availability for scheduled events.
To get directions to the Center please click the directions icon located on the left hand side of the map. This will direct you to Google Maps where you can enter your starting point. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Transportation
Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) provides a free transportation via the Charlottesville trolley.
CAT Route 7 stops on W. Main Street. The Heritage Center is one block north from West Main Street.
CAT Route 8 stops on Preston Avenue, Heritage Center is one block south of Preston Avenue.
JSAAHC is also in walking distance from the Downtown Mall and the University of Virginia.
Field Trips
All students visiting the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center receive a guided tour of the historic building and its exhibitions. Our education department will work with you to create a field trip experience that complements your classroom curriculum.
To plan a field trip to the Jefferson School, submit a request using the link below.
Hours
Heritage Center
Tuesday – Friday 1.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Saturday 10 am – 1 pm
Closed Monday & Sunday
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