Plan Your Visit

Just 42 miles from Washington, D.C., Middleburg is located in the heart of Virginia’s horse country and is an exciting destination for shopping, dining, and equestrian events.

Hours & Admission

Hours

Thursday–Sunday, 10:00am to 5:00pm.

The NSLM is closed on Federal Holidays.

NSLM is a proud participant in Museum for All, a cooperative initiative between the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Association of Children's Museums, to offer a signature access program that encourages families of all backgrounds to visit cultural institutions regularly and build lifelong museum and library habits. Individuals with a valid SNAP / EBT card have free admission for up to four people. 

Admission

Library
Free

Museum
General Admission $10
Seniors (65+) $8
Youth (13 - 18) $8
Members Free
First Responders Free
College Students with I.D. Free
Children (12 & under) Free
SNAP / EBT Cardholders (up to 4 individuals) Free 

Group Visits and Tours

Groups of all ages and abilities are encouraged to tour the Library and Museum collections. To schedule a guided or self-guided group tour or for more information on School and Adult tour opportunities, please contact Julie Banner, Clarice & Robert H. Smith Education and Marketing Manager, at jbanner@nationalsporting.org or (540) 687 - 6542 x 25.

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Directions

From Washington D.C.
  • Take Route 66 west into Virginia.
  • Take exit 57B Route 50 west/Fair Oaks/Winchester.
  • Continue approximately 20 miles until you reach Middleburg.
  • Just past the Mt Defiance Cidery & Distillery, turn left onto The Plains Road.
  • Continue about 50 yards and turn right into the NSLM driveway.

From Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
  • At airport exit, follow signs for Rt. 28 south towards Centerville.
  • Exit onto Rt. 50 west towards Winchester.
  • Continue approximately 15 miles until you reach Middleburg.
  • Just past the Mt Defiance Cidery & Distillery, turn left onto The Plains Road.
  • Continue about 50 yards and turn right into the NSLM driveway.

From the North or South via Route 15
  • Take Route 15 to Route 50 west.
  • Continue on 50 west approximately 10 miles until you reach Middleburg.
  • Just past the Mt Defiance Cidery & Distillery, turn left onto The Plains Road.
  • Continue about 50 yards and turn right into the NSLM driveway.

From the West via I-81 and Route 50
  • Take Route 50 east.
  • Continue on 50 east approximately 29 miles until you reach Middleburg.
  • In Middleburg, turn right onto The Plains Road.
  • Continue about 50 yards and turn right into the NSLM driveway.