Explore the Wonders of the James Madison University Mineral Museum

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in downtown Harrisonburg, start at the intersection of South Main Street and East Water Street. Head east on East Water Street for about 0.5 miles until you reach South High Street. Turn left onto South High Street and walk for about 0.3 miles until you reach East Market Street. Turn right onto East Market Street and continue walking for approximately 0.7 miles. You will see a large sign for James Madison University (JMU) on your left. Enter the JMU campus and follow the signs towards Carrier Drive. The Mineral Museum is located at 1301 Carrier Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, about a 10-minute walk from the campus entrance.

• Public Transit

  From downtown Harrisonburg, you can take the Harrisonburg Public Transit bus route. Board the bus at the nearest stop along South Main Street. Make sure to check the bus schedule for the specific route heading towards JMU. The bus will take you directly to the campus. Once you arrive at JMU, follow the signs to Carrier Drive. The Mineral Museum is located at 1301 Carrier Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, which is a short walk from the bus drop-off point.