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 […]
Children's Holiday House at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History Ages 4 – 10 years Children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us at the museum to celebrate the holiday season! Come make holiday crafts, view the museum’s decorations and toys from the past, listen to stories and share some festive refreshments. […]
Join us at the museum to celebrate the holiday season! Come make holiday crafts, view the museum Join DMFAH to celebrate the holiday season! Adults can share in some festive refreshments and see the museum’s decorations. Children can make holiday crafts, play with traditional toys, and visit with Santa Claus! The event will end with a […]
"Hanukkah and Art” A lecture by Dr. Evyatar Marienbergwith Hanukkah Festivities Monday, December 15, 2025, 6:00pm-7:00pm Evyatar Marienberg is a professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a board member of the DMFAH. Among other things, he is interested in art(ists) and religion. Free and […]
