The Loudoun Museum examines, interprets, and illustrates the history of the county and its inhabitants. The museum cares for over 8,000 artifacts that it uses to explore Loudoun history through permanent and changing exhibits and to educate the public about Loudoun history through programs, resource materials, and events. The Museum helps foster heritage tourism throughout the region. The Loudoun Museum, located in downtown Leesburg, VA, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Museum’s mission is to navigate Loudoun County's evolving future, conserve Loudoun's diverse and complete history, interpret authentically, and disseminate knowledge of Loudoun’s culture, history, and natural treasures.