From the earliest days of colonial settlement to today, people from around the globe have come to Virginia to make this place their home. We The People explores the diversity of the immigrant experience and the profound impact immigrants have had on Virginia’s history and identity. Throughout the centuries, immigrants have shaped the culture, driven the […]

The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is proud to support community access and inclusion by providing round-trip bus transportation to Sharswood  on June 14th, 2026, for Sharswood's annual Juneteenth celebration. Recognizing that distance and travel can be a barrier for many—particularly older adults and those without reliable transportation—the museum offers this service to […]

Don't miss out on Member's Only Night where you can get first pick of Attic Sale items!  THURSDAY, JULY 30th at 5 PM! Not a member yet? Join today at https://danvillemuseum.org/memberships/ or purchase a membership at the museum the night of the reception. Please note Individual Memberships include admission for one person. Family Memberships and […]

The annual Attic Sale is a beloved community event that brings together a wide variety of unique, donated items—from antiques and collectibles to artwork, books, and household treasures—all offered at affordable prices. Held at the museum, the sale invites visitors to explore, discover hidden gems, and support a great cause at the same time. Proceeds […]

The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History will present Henry Van der Weyde: Sketches from a Civil War Prison from August 20 through December 27, 2026. The exhibition centers on an extraordinary sketchbook created by artist and Union officer Henry Van der Weyde while he was imprisoned in Danville during the final months of […]

On September 15, 6 pm, to accompany the Heny van Der Weyde exhibit, local historian Jarred Marlowe will give a presentation entitled 1,323 Graves in the Tobacco Soil: The Civil War Atrocities of Danville’s Warehouse Prisons, which will explore Danville’s transformation from a prosperous tobacco hub into a crowded Confederate prison town during the Civil […]

Art on the Lawn September 26–27, 2026 Art on the Lawn, Danville's beloved annual juried outdoor art festival, provides regional artists with a vibrant platform to showcase and sell their work, including paintings, pottery, photography, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, and more. Join us September 26–27, 2026, for a weekend celebrating creativity, community, and culture. Hosted […]

In conjunction with the Henry Van der Weyde Exhibit, on October 13 at 6 p.m., a representative from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will present a program exploring amputations and surgical practices during the Civil War. UPDATE! This will be a live virtual presentation to be held in the museum's auditorium.   Free and […]

Paranormal Investigation of the Sutherlin Mansion Presentation by the Paranormal Occult Research Nerds October 16th at 6 PM What happens inside the museum after the lights go out? Join the Paranormal Occult Research Nerds as they present the results of their recent paranormal investigation of the historic Sutherlin Mansion. The team will share their experiences, […]

Join us for a discussion between M. Scott Waller and author M.F. Hamlin about their Danville roots and Hamlin's novel, Skinny Dipping at Low Tide. Book signing to follow. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Star-Tribune, Shadetree Rare Books, and Averett University  

Paranormal Investigation of the Sutherlin Mansion Presentation by the Heritage Hunters Society October 23th at 6 PM Where history and the unexplained come together… Join the Heritage Hunters Society for a special presentation revealing the results of its paranormal investigation at the Danville Museum. Through an original documentary-style video, the Heritage Hunters will weave together […]