Historic Christ Church & Museum is located in Weems, Virginia, on Route 646, just off Route 200, between the towns of Irvington and Kilmarnock.
GPS coordinates are Latitude 37.680653, Longitude -76.423161
From Washington
3 1/4 hours
150 miles
Take I-95 South to Exit 126 and Route 17 South. Follow Route 17 South to Tappahannock and turn left onto Route 360 East. Cross the Rappahannock River and continue into Warsaw, then turn right onto Route 3 East. Follow Route 3 East to Kilmarnock and turn right onto Route 200 South. Follow Route 200 South about 4 miles, then turn right onto Route 646 (Christ Church Road). Historic Christ Church & Museum will be one half-mile on the left. The visitor parking lot will be on your left just before the church.
[Alternate Route: Take I-95 South to Fredericksburg, Exit 130A, and pick up Route 3 East there. Take Route 3 East down the Northern Neck to Kilmarnock.]
From Richmond
1 1/2 hours
75 miles
Take I-64 East to Route 33 East at West Point Exit 220. Follow Route 33 East to Route 17 at Glenns and turn left onto Route 17 North. Continue 2.5 miles then veer right onto Route 33 East again (by Hardee's). Travel about 8 miles and turn left onto Route 3 West. Follow Route 3 West across the Rappahannock River, into White Stone, and turn left onto Route 200 North. Continue about 4 miles then turn left on Route 646 (Christ Church Road). Historic Christ Church & Museum will be one half-mile on the left. The visitor parking lot will be on your left just before the church.
From Williamsburg
1 1/4 hours
55 miles
Take I-64 West to Rt. 30 at West Point Exit 227. Follow Rt. 30 until it meets Rt. 33 and turn right onto Rt. 33 East. Follow Route 33 East to Route 17 at Glenns and turn left onto Route 17 North. Continue for about 2-3 miles then turn right onto Route 33 East again. Travel about 8 miles and turn left onto Route 3 West. Follow Route 3 West across the Rappahannock River, into White Stone, and turn left onto Route 200 North. Continue about 4 miles then turn left on Route 646. Historic Christ Church & Museum will be a one half-mile on the left. The visitor parking lot will be on your left just before the church.
2024 Visitor Hours
Church & Museum
April and November:
Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday by appointment only.
May - October:
Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday by appointment only.
Last tour begins at 3:30 p.m.
The churchyard and grounds are open daily year round.
Group tours are available year-round by appointment. Please contact the Foundation for Historic Christ Church office at info@christchurch1735.org or (804) 438-2441 for more information or to schedule a tour. Group tour fee is $8.00 for adults.
Church & Museum closed December - March.
Admission: $10.00 for adults. Free for age 18 and under and active/retired military.
Group Tour Admission: $8.00 for adults.
Foundation Offices
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Appointments are encouraged!
(804) 438-2441 or info@christchurch1735.org
Closed major holidays and from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.
In case of inclement weather, please call ahead to be sure the site is open.
Research Room
The Research Library at Historic Christ Church & Museum is open year-round by appointment. To schedule an appointment for use of the Research Library, please contact (804) 438-2451, leaving a voicemail message for the requested date and time with your name, phone number and e-mail address or e-mail an appointment request to info@christchurch1735.org. Researchers who show up without an appointment may not be able to access the archives or meet with volunteers and staff who can assist them, so please contact us in advance.
