The Museum produces produces permanent and special exhibitions on Fairfax City and Fairfax County history; hosts touring exhibitions on broader historic topics; and provides educational outreach to school and youth groups. The museum and visitor center is housed in the former Fairfax Elementary School, the first two-story brick school in Fairfax County that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The facility is fully accessible. Guided adult tours for groups of 8 or more can be scheduled for a $25 fee