The Reston Museum was founded in 1996 as a community nonprofit organization that preserves the past, informs the present and influences the future of Reston through its exhibits, public programs and events, including Celebrate Reston, the Reston Home Tour and Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta. Located at Lake Anne Plaza, Reston Museum is free to visit, offers exhibits and a gift shop.

A Network of Neighbors: Technology and Togetherness in Reston’s Story

Join us as we explore how Reston successfully combined innovative technology with core values like connection and community. Guest speaker Charles Veatch will share how one of the first computer modeling systems shaped Reston’s early development and discuss the town’s focus on attracting research and technology industries, emphasizing “think tanks” over “smokestacks” for community and economic growth.