National Sporting Library & Museum

The National Sporting Library & Museum’s mission is to preserve, promote, and share the literature, art, and culture of equestrian, angling, and field sports. We are also committed to education and advocacy for the conservation of open space and waterway integral to these sports. 

Founded in 1954, the National Sporting Library & Museum (NSLM) is located in Middleburg, the heart of Virginia’s beautiful hunt country. The inviting, 6-acre campus, world-class research Library, and fine art Museum highlight the rich heritage and tradition of country pursuits. Angling, horsemanship, shooting, steeplechasing, foxhunting, flat racing, polo, coaching, and country life are among the subjects one can explore in the institution’s general stacks, rare book holdings, archives, and art collection.   The Library and Museum are open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The NSLM offers a wide variety of educational programs, exhibitions, and events throughout the year.  Visit the campus for a free concert on the lawn at our Open Late summer concert series. Join a free drawing workshop led by a local artist at one of our Sunday Sketch events. Stop by on the last Saturday of each month at 11 am for NSLM 101: a tour of our campus and overview of our mission, history, and current exhibits. Reserve a private tour of the Rare Book Room or help with research. Check out our calendar of educational programs, member events, community activities, and exhibitions on our website.  We hope to see you soon!