Private company

The Valentine

History Museum & National Historic Landmark in Richmond, Virginia

The Valentine is a museum in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898, it was the first museum in Richmond.2 It was founded by Mann Satterwhite Valentine.1 Its revenue was $7.1 million in 2023.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Valentine Museum, Hall and Gallery, Richmond, Va. (16835930281)
Photo: VCU Libraries Commons, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Valentine is a museum in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898, it was the first museum in Richmond.2

The story

Founded by Mann Satterwhite Valentine in 1898.1

Leadership

Who has led The Valentine, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Revenue over time

As stated on Wikidata, in the currency reported.

Revenue

The Valentine revenue by year1$7.1M in 2023+61% since 2014
0$2.0M$4.0M$6.0M$8.0M2014: $4.4M$4.4M20142015: $5.4M$5.4M2015+22%2016: $2.7M$2.7M2016−51%2017: $2.0M$2.0M2017−26%2018: $2.9M$2.9M2018+49%2019: $4.1M$4.1M2019+41%2020: $2.0M$2.0M2020−50%2021: $3.6M$3.6M2021+77%2022: $4.4M$4.4M2022+23%2023: $7.1M$7.1M2023+61%
  • 2023$7.1M1
  • 2022$4.4M1
  • 2021$3.6M1
  • 2020$2.0M1
  • 2019$4.1M1
  • 2018$2.9M1

Timeline

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Sources

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