Greater Richmond Convention Center

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403 North Third Street Richmond, VA 23219

Awards

2020 ConventionSouth's Readers' Choice 2019 Virginia Green's Green Convention Center of the Year 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018 ConventionSouth's Readers' Choice 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017 ConventionSouth's Readers' Choice

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite security
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Venue accessibility

  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Train

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Piano
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Distance from airport

  • 10 mi. from venue

Parking

  • Paid parking

Greater Richmond Convention Center Meeting Space

Total meeting space80,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms36
Largest room178,159 sq. ft.
Second largest room136,435 sq. ft.
Exhibit Space178,159 sq. ft.

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Local Attractions

Virginia War Memorial

Museum
5 minutes away
Completed in 1955 after the Korean War, the Virginia War Memorial was dedicated to Virginians who proudly served their country. Still evolving, the Galanti Education Center opened in 2010, adding to the beauty of the museum and drawing visitors from all over the state. Free tours are available, but the museum requests visitors notify the center a week in advance. Still, daily admission is free!
621 S. Belvidere Street
Richmond, VA, US 23220

Edgar Allen Poe Museum

Museum
5 minutes away
Richmond's Poe Museum boasts the world's finest collection of Edgar Allan Poe's manuscripts, letters, first editions, memorabilia, and personal belongings. The museum provides a retreat into early 19th century Richmond where Poe lived and worked. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and offers $6.00 admission for adults and $5.00 admission for students and seniors.
1914-16 East Main Street
Richmond, VA, US 23223

Virginia Aviation Museum

Museum
12 minutes away
The sky is the limit with the Virginia Aviation Museum! Located next to Richmond International Airport, the museum sports historic aircraft, fun exhibits for adults and children, and a Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame! For hours and admission prices, please visit their website!
5701 Huntsman Road
Richmond, VA, US 23250

Belle Isle

Park
5 minutes away
A great place to picnic, take a walk, see historic ruins, kayak, lounge, and explore! Belle Isle is located across the James River overlooking the Richmond Skyline. It is easily accessible by a pedestrian bridge that allows visitors to watch people kayak and white water raft below as they walk over to the island. Also nearby is Brown Isle, a shorter walk with a historic exhibit of the Civil War as well as Tredegar Ironworks, a fantastic outdoor exhibit for families next to the American Civil War Center.
500 Tredegar Street
Richmond, VA, US 23219

Kings Dominion

Recreation
25 minutes away
Kings Dominion is the closest theme park to Richmond, Virginia. It features rides for thrill-seekers, live entertainment, and even Planet Snoopy for younger families.
16000 Theme Park Way
Doswell, VA, US 23047

Valentine Richmond History Center

Museum
3 minutes away
The Valentine Richmond History Center is located in the historic Court End neighborhood in downtown Richmond. The museum offers self-guided exhibition galleries, the Edward V. Valentine Sculptor Studio, a research library, a gift shop, and a cafe. The Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, not including major holidays. Please visit the website for admission prices (special pricing available for seniors, military families, students, and children).
1015 East Clay Street
Richmond, VA, US 23219

White House of the Confederacy

Museum
3 minutes away
The Museum of the Confederacy aims to serve as the preeminent world center for the display, study, interpretation, commemoration, and preservation of the history and artifacts of the Confederate States from the Civil War era. The museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm and offers special pricing for seniors, children, active military, and AAA members. Please visit their website for more information about the White House and Museum buildings.
1201 East Clay Street
Richmond, VA, US 23219

Children's Museum of Richmond

Museum
8 minutes away
Featuring fun-filled exhibits, the Children Museum of Richmond offers families a chance to enrich their child's mind through play. CMoR Central on Broad Street is open daily from 9:30am to 5:00pm each day and offers a low admission price of $8.00 (children under 1 are free).
2626 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA, US 2320

More

The sheer size and central location of the Greater Richmond Convention Center make it one of the most desirable meeting destinations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Situated in the heart of Virginia's capital city, just minutes from Richmond International Airport, the 700,000-square-foot facility sits on 5 and 1/2 city blocks. Interior accommodations include 178,159 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, 36 meeting rooms, including the 30,550-square foot Grand Ballroom. The center features floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the lobbies which flood the space with warm natural light. Rich woodwork, stained glass doors and intimate seating areas can be found throughout the facility. Parking is made easy thanks to adjoining decks that can handle 1,540 vehicles. Nearly 4,600 additional spaces are located within a six-block radius of the Center. The Richmond Marriott is connected to the Center and the Hilton Richmond Downtown hotel is just across the street. A selection of 3 to 5 star accommodations is conveniently located throughout downtown within a 10-block radius of the Center. Award-winning dining options are extensive and varied in our downtown hub. A restaurant guide can be found on our website highlighting some of the choices in the immediate area.

Additional Information

The GRCC features a Cyber Café and Visitor Center. Complimentary Wi-Fi service can now be enjoyed in all public lobby spaces. Nearby attractions include the Virginia State Capitol Building, renowned Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Valentine Museum, historic Maymont Park and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to name a few. For additional entertainment, there are a number of theater and performing arts venues within walking distance of the convention center.

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