Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black EqualityA Traveling Exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality is a powerful traveling exhibit that traces four centuries of Black history in Virginia through the lives and legacies of individuals who challenged injustice and helped shape the meaning of American […]
Join the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History for Fourth Fridays on the Lawn! Enjoy live music, specialty drinks, local art, and community fun in a relaxed outdoor setting. It’s the perfect way to connect with fellow art and music lovers and celebrate the creative spirit of Danville. Bring a friend, bring a chair, […]
Sept 20: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sept. 21: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is thrilled to announce that Art on the Lawn will be a two-day event this year, taking place on September 20th and 21st, 2025. This expansion provides even more opportunities for artists and art enthusiasts […]
Join the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and Historyfor an exclusive Members-Only Reception and Exhibit Preview celebratingMaud Gatewood: Takeover Be among the first to view this landmark exhibition highlighting the life and work of Maud Gatewood, one of North Carolina’s most celebrated artists. Enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and community with complimentary beer, wine, […]
Join us as we welcome paranormal investigators present data recovered during recent paranormal investigation of the Sutherlin Mansion. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Eventbrite or at the museum.
Join the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History for a fun time as we hand out candy to all the ghosts and ghouls of Danville! Enjoy hot cider, festive drinks, and frightfully fun snacks. Don’t be too scared to stop by—we’d love to see you!
Join DMFAH on Saturday, November 8th at 1 PM for exploring Gatewood’s transformative time in Vienna (1962–63) and the influential Mint Museum exhibition that followed in Charlotte in 1965. Following her return from Vienna, Gatewood joined the Creative Arts Department at UNC Charlotte, where she played a key role in building the department. She taught […]
Kick back under the stars as we screen the cult classic Plan 9 from Outer Space. In this so-bad-it’s-good sci-fi tale, extraterrestrials attempt to stop humanity from creating a doomsday weapon that could destroy the universe. Once dubbed “the worst film ever made,” Plan 9 has since earned a devoted following for its campy charm. […]
Join DMFAH on Sunday, Nov 30th from noon to 4 pm for MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY Museum stores offer distinctive products made, designed, and provided by local artisans, designers, publishers, and other small businesses. This purposeful practice not only offers locally-sourced items to museum visitors and store customers, but also helps to support and sustain local […]
