Reston Museum

06/03/2026

Sharing the LOVE and Reston Pride🏳️‍🌈😊
Photo taken before Reston Pride Festival 2025 on Lake Anne Plaza in Reston, VA

06/02/2026

Join us tomorrow at 7:00 PM for an inspiring evening with the South Lakes High School STEAM Team!

Discover how these talented students tackled challenges, engineered innovative solutions, and represent our community with this year's newest artistic instillation on Lake Thoreau. Hear firsthand about their achievements, experiences, and what's next for the team.

Whether you're a supporter of STEAM education, a student interested in joining, or simply curious about their incredible work, this is a program you won't want to miss!

Free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

Check out this fantastic shot from the Reston Spring Festival taken in May of 1968. With all of the great events planned in Reston this year, which ones do you look forward to the most?

05/19/2026

Making art and beauty accessible was one of Robert Simon's greatest goals for Reston. This is a perfect time of year to walk or ride to your favorite piece of public art in Reston, or find a new one.

05/13/2026

Check out this great aerial view of Lake Anne, captured this month in 1970. What's your favorite Lake Anne memory?

05/13/2026

🚣‍♀️🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta!

Think you have what it takes to build a boat out of cardboard and race across Lake Anne? Gather your crew and join us on Saturday, August 8 for one of Reston’s favorite summer traditions!

⚠️ IMPORTANT: We are limiting registration to ONLY 40 teams this year, and spots will go fast!

Don’t wait to claim your place on the water. Snag your team’s spot now and start building! 🛶📦
https://www.restonmuseum.org/lake-anne-cardboard-boat-regatta

Reston Museum's Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta

04/29/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Kurt Rose, who was recently honored with the Rotary Club’s Citizen of the Year Award! 🎉👏

Kurt’s dedication to service, leadership, and our community has made a lasting impact, and this recognition is so well deserved. We are especially proud to have Kurt serving as a valued member of the Reston Museum Board, where his passion for Reston continues to help guide and strengthen our mission.

Please join us in congratulating Kurt on this outstanding honor! 💙

https://www.therestonletter.com/post/kurt-rose-herndon-reston-rotary-club-2026-citizen-of-the-year?fbclid=IwY2xjawRfGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFrYW9JV0Q1dFZjREt5Tmg3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHp4wBSqJD1CrM09QtbH1tN-WwUvPnKitUy1Q6S1FK723gRY-Zr705okNIvk1_aem_UJr77HDwazXe7AfsE2qt1g

by Gene Powell, staff writerKurt Rose will be honored for years of community service and his commitment to bringing books to thousands of young Reston-area students when the Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston names him Citizen of the Year.Rose is a co-founder of the RoSigle Community Giving Foundation, w...

04/29/2026

Thirty years ago this week, third graders from Forest Edge Elementary honored Robert Simon with this plaque. Were you involved in any memorable projects at that age?

04/28/2026

What an incredible day at Celebrate Reston!🎉✨ From music and community spirit, to history, laughter, and so many smiling faces.

A huge thank you to Reston Community Center for everything they contributed to make this event such a success. From planning support, to day-of help, we truly could not do this without them. Their partnership helps bring our community together in the best possible way.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the heart and history of Reston with us. Until next time!🩵

04/23/2026

This classic tee features a piece of Reston history, one of the community’s original directional signs, reimagined as a bold, clean graphic. Set against a medium blue-gray, the vintage-style “RESTON” sign with its iconic arrow design is a subtle nod to the vision and planning that shaped the community from the very beginning.

Comfortable 60% cotton and 40% polyester, timeless, and rooted in local heritage, this shirt is perfect for anyone who loves Reston and wants to wear a piece of its story. Purchase at the Reston Museum or online at https://www.restonmuseum.org/shop