The Exchange Hotel Civil War Medical Museum

Jenny was very helpful, museum is packed with all kinds of history. Regret not being able to take photos inside. Purchased paranormal tour tickets but had to cancel because children under 16 were not allowed and it is not posted on website. Disappointed that kitchen and depot were not accessible during day visit. Allow fore at least 3 hours to see everything, very informative!

Excellent details and very chilling information about life in a war era hospital. They have 3 floors of exibits and there is so much to take in. The lady at the register was very informative and helpful. My only complaint is the only had mugs of that guy Lincoln, but none of the great Jefferson Davis.

I had the most wonderful time at the reenactment there everyone was so professional and quite informative the reenactors were wonderful at learn so much I knew a lot but I learned so much more about the hotel it was fabulous thank you very much

As a museum worker, I appreciated the displays and historical artifacts. I would have appreciated more volunteer historical interpreters - at least one per floor. Interior is lovely but exterior and yard needs a lot of work.

Went here with HOPE Paranormal during PSI festival. Loved getting the historic facts of this location before the investigation.

Mike B. was wonderful and extremely knowledgeable! He was very personable and had a great knowledge base. I would highly recommend going to the exchange hotel if you get a chance! Hopefully they will have internships in the future!

So much history in a small package. Mike the host was knowledgeable and witty. He took time to answer questions and even asked some himself. It was 12.00 per adult but worth every penny. They do not turn down donations! Be generous if you can.

The lady at the main desk was super friendly and informative. The tour of the house was self-guided and we had plenty of time to read all of the information and check out the items on display. Our family learned so many new details about the Civil War that we didn’t know before. I would highly recommend checking it out!

I waffled between 2 or 3 stars. Interesting museum for a town that doesn't appear to have much historical tourists spots though it's in an area full of history. We spent almost 90 minutes here reading just about every display we could, simply to get our money's worth. A converted inn/temporary hospital, so a few interesting displays about the Civil War & early medical practices. They have a strict no photos inside the building rule. Is it worth the $14 admission ticket? Your call but I don't need to go back.

Awesome spot for civil war museum and paranormal investigations. We just did it last weekend and the staff was awesome, the history awesome and we got some bites from the spirits living there. Highly recommended!

We've visited Gordansville numerous times and this is the first time we visited the museum and completely worth it. This is a self guided tour with lots of artifacts and history about this place and all of the things that occurred on the property. It was a hotel to people traveling on the railroad, it was a receiving hospital to 70,000 wounded soldiers and served the newly freed slaves as the Bureau of Refugees. There are copies of letters written from soldiers, students, doctors and many other interesting documents. You enter in the back of the building where there is free parking and there are 3 floors to explore in the museum so be prepared for steps. We were glad that we finally visited the museum and spent about an hour here.

When I walked in to the museum I definitely did not expect to learn as much I did. Mike, the tour guide, had so much information and I could of stayed all day. Mike was very informative about all the transformations that the building has gone through the years. The history of the civil war and what the soldiers had to endure. I developed an appreciation for the era we live in now. I also enjoyed the ghost stories. I highly recommend, it's a must see when traveling to Gordonsvill.

In tiny Gordonsville right up the street from the great BBQ place (see my reviews) there is a neat historic property which is a Civil War museum. It started as a hotel right on the rail line and later served as a hospital during the war. Parking is free on the property but limited. Recommend a visit if you are into history. Make sure you grab some BBQ while in town too!

I grew up here til I graduated HS. Hit the ground running afterward. Since I've had kids and come back home to visit now and again, I decided to take the kids here to further our Civil War expeditions. It's the nicest part of Gordonsville. Though we did not pay for the tour inside the building itself, we walked outside and talked about the sadness that took place here and the miracle that has this place still standing at this day and time. Life is amazing. Experiences now and thoughts of the days back then. We should be so blessed to have such historical sites available to us to honor the men who died and the women who took them in to care for them.

Not a lot going on here. Expensive for something that takes 30 minutes to go through.Definitely not engaging for kids.

We went a couple times several years ago and recently went back. Not impressed. They are now acting ashamed of the amazing Civil War history of the location.

If you are interested in history of the area near Charlottesville then this is a good stop. They have many items of interest to people interested in the civil war . The building was also a receiving hospital so if you have any interest in the medical area it will interest you.

Was expecting a lot more medical artifacts but just had a few surgeon kits etc. Most of the artifacts do not relate to medicine/hospital and are generic to the time period. Definitely not worth $10 per person. We walked through and saw everything in 20 minutes.

Was not what I originally expected, but full of historical information and artifacts. My 12 yr old daughter really enjoyed it, but my 9 yr old did not so much. The staff was friendly, museum was very clean, and items were well labeled. This is a self guided tour. The exterior could use some love, but internally is very nice.

What a great little museum. First of all this was a fabulous hotel back in the day, very luxurious with attention to detail. Then it was a civil war triage hospital, patch them up and send them on. Lots of intresting artifacts and photos with detailed expanations and everything was done in a respectful way. A wonderful way to spend a few hours learning about the very real local history.

I visited June 13 and like I did 5 years ago went into the room that had all the video screens of the hotel. I noticed that it was now also an office and the girl on duty got upset that I was in the room. I told her it was open to the visitors during my other visit and we visitors enjoyed watching the ghost videos and I thought it still was open She said that was not true and she was working there five years ago. Was it a fluke that we could go into that room 5 years ago or was she lying to me?

I was pleasantly surprised by this museum. I went in not expecting much based on size and location but left happy that I had taken the time (and money) to stop. It's not overflowing with medical artifacts but it is overflowing with historical information. Take the time to read the information examples: the clothesline telegraph, Belle Boyd- Confederate spy, Elizabeth Van Lew- Union spy. 70,000 soldiers were treated and 900 didn't make it out alive. The gift shop is also very nice. One of my favorite finds was a collection of water colors from a local artist for only $2.00 each. If you have a couple of hours, spend some time... but don't go if you don't plan on reading, it won't be worth your effort.

Small but unique museum with a lot of history and artifacts from the time of the Civil War. I really enjoyed learning about all the stuff there as I went through it. Saw & felt spirits during my walk-through. I am a psychic medium, someone who has the ability to see and talk to the dead. Looking forward to the next investigation.

My wife and I were visiting in the Gordonsville Va. area and saw an advertisement for the Exchange Hotel and Civil War Medical Museum. My wife being an RN and a Civil War fan was excited to see the museum. First of all the admission was a little pricey $7.00 per person. We paid the admission and was treated to the most confused museum I have ever been in. The building itself was wonderful, great example of early american architecture. but that's where it stops. I wasn't sure what they were trying to convey in this "museum". it was all very random. The printing on the displays was very small and since we are in our late 50's we have a real problem reading the displays. I wont go into each of the displays but suffice it to say I was disappointed. As we were leaving we were going to pick-up a gift for our granddaughter, Again, hugely overpriced. The doll were were looking at was selling for 40 dollars at the museum, On amazon, 26. My suggestion is that if your that close to Fredricksburg, Va. go to the actual battlefields at Fredricksburg, Chancellorsville, The Wilderness and others that dot this area and forget about the Exchange Hotel and Civil War medical "museum". Oh by the way, the actual battlefields are free and the park service does a great job in explaining the battles and preserving the areas.