is for them to share the diverse and inclusive stories of the city by exploring the ever-changing urban landscape. The Valentine offers nearly 450 tours a year. Weekly tours cover Hollywood Cemetery, Downtown Richmond and Shockoe Bottom. Each month between March and October is dedicated to a different historic Richmond neighborhood. Specialty tours are also offered, including the history of Richmond and the James River, a walk through the Broad Street Arts District, and an exploration of Carytown's LGBTQ+ history. Rotating exhibitions The Valentine has several rotating exhibitions that include photographs, clothes and textiles, and historically based exhibits on issues that affected Richmond in a significant way. A History of Richmond in 50 Objects, opened on February 14, 2014 in the Massey Gallery on the main floor of the museum. History Ink: The Tattoo Archive Project, ran from November 2, 2012 to March 31, 2013; it focused on the rising popularity of tattoos in American culture and locally in Richmond. The Waste Not, Want Not: Richmond's Great Depression, 1929-1941, exhibition was on display from October 2009 until September 2010. It demonstrated life in Richmond during the Great Depression. In February 2011, the museum invited the public to submit original captions for up to 100 random images from The Valentine's Richmond Times-Dispatch Collection. The winning captions appeared alongside the respective photos, along with the actual captions that ran in the Richmond newspapers. This exhibition was on display at The Valentine and the Richmond Times-Dispatch until September 2011. In 2011, The Inaugural Gowns of Virginia's First Ladies displayed nine gowns worn at inaugural balls or receptions held in honor of the new Virginia Governor. References External links City museums in the United States Historical societies in Virginia History centers History museums in Virginia History of Richmond, Virginia Institutions accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Museums in Richmond, Virginia Open-air museums in Virginia Virginia culture Non-profit organizations based in Richmond, Virginia Art museums established in 1898 Museums established in 1898 1898 establishments in Virginia