Walton's Mountain Museum

Growing up watching the show , it was fun to see the various items in the museum, both recreations from the show, as well as items from Earl Hamner Jr’s life. Be sure to checkout the pony cart; the actual one from the show. It is a small community, but clearly proud of the show and Earl’s legacy.
Plenty of free parking since the museum is in the former school; $10 admission to the museum and a small gift shop for souvenirs.

This is a lovely place to visit - even if you weren't a big fan of Walton's mountain. Evidently the cast has been very supportive and have visited many times. The rooms in the museum are very factual to the show. There is clothing worn by the actresses and actors and other items abound that were used on the show.. They actually bring back memories of the show.

"the recipe" room is a hoot and the general store is a lovely gift shop with many different items to purchase. The $10 entrance fee is a gentle price to pay for all the information and memorabilia there.

There also is a War memorabilia room which has items from WWI to Vietnam. This is a private collection and very comprehensive.

If you are a fan of the Walton's TV series this is the stop for you. The museum housed in the old school house has a short film that is worth watching along with items and replicas from the television show. You can mail post cards from "Walton Mountain". The real life boyhood home of Earl Hamner is right across the street along with Ike Godfrey's store (gift shop).

We only got to visit the boyhood home of Earl Hamner, because the Museum was closed during our trip to VA. Very disappointed not to visit the museum. The house was very nice, but getting a ticket and getting in proved to be somewhat of a chore, but the Bed & Breakfast lady was very accommodating and gave us a key for a self-tour. We really liked that aspect as we could take as much time as we wanted in each room. The drive from Palmyra was beautiful, as is all of VA. Hoping the museum is open next time we visit our daughter in VA.

We visited "Walton's Mountain" this past Autumn, located in Schuyler, Virginia. It was the fictional location for the TV series, the Waltons (1970s-early 1980s). Located about 30 miles south of Charlottesville, Virginia, the little hamlet was actually the home town of Earl Hamner, the writer whose works formed the basis of the television series The Walton's, as well as the earlier movie, Spencer's Mountain. In fact Mr. Hamner was the narrator for the TV series. It was a wonderful experience. The museum is located in the old school house, and the staff there are very helpful and nice. The trip up Route 29 from Lynchburg was beautiful this time of year.

If you enjoy "The Waltons" you would enjoy this museum. Set in an old elementary school with the classrooms dedicated to different themes from the show. Johnboy's bedroom and Ike Godseys store are a couple of those. The Walton living room and a room set up like their Church. One room even has a replica of the Baldwin Sister's still. Lots of pictures and personal items from author Earl Hamner Jr.'s life as a young Virginia boy. Admission was $10.00 for adults. I will point out one thing the day we visited there was a strong musty/ mold like smell through out that old school building but that could have been because it was damp and rainy outside. If your not use a rural area you will enjoy the drive thru the mountains to Schuyler. All fans of Earl Hamner Jr and The Waltons should stop to see the museum if you find yourself anywhere in the central Virginia area!!

Because we have watched The Walton’s repeats several times we decided to visit the Waltons Museum on a vacation trip. They used rooms from the old school to look like rooms from the Waltons home. Even the horse cart is there.

Deep in the Hill side, no cell phone, no Navi connection. But super cool. Bed and Breakfast on the other side of the road from the museum is a duplicate from the movie house even with the car in front. The museum is in the old high school in which the writer of the story went. His childhood house and a cute store right around the corner in walking distance. The whole drive there is just so relaxing.

Having been a follower of the Walton's for years. As we made it a point to stop by their museum, So many items and information about the show. Great volunteers/staff and very helpful. The only thing that would of made are visit better is John Boy would stop in. Goodnight John Boy.

Beautiful B&B built to recreate the Walton’s home! Our tour guide, Cat, was enthusiastic and fun. A fun, albeit out of the way, stop. Cat gave us a tour of the lower level and you could walk upstairs for a self guided tour. Got some great pictures, and as true Waltons fans, this was really fun!