of Fine Arts and History
An opening reception for DAL and DMFAH members and participating artists will be held on January 30, 6 p.m. The Danville Art League presents From the Mind’s Eye, an exhibition showcasing original works by talented local artists. The exhibit will be held at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History from January 31- March […]
The Danville Art League presents From the Mind’s Eye, an exhibition showcasing original works by talented local artists. The exhibit will be held at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History from January 31- March 29. An opening reception for DAL and DMFAH members and participating artists will be held on January 30, 6 […]
On February 6th at 6 p.m., join DMFAH, in partnership with the Danville Public Library, Parker Productions, and the Danville Research Center for African American History and Culture as we show The Movement-- the powerful documentary about the Civil Rights struggles in Danville. This event is free and open to the public. No tickets required. […]
Opera on the James returns to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History on March 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for the only live opera performance in Danville as we welcome Opera on the James for another extraordinary evening of music. Based in Lynchburg, this OPERA America Level Four Professional Company features […]
The Danville Public Schools Student Art Exhibit celebrates the creativity, talent, and hard work of young artists from across the community. Featuring a diverse collection of artwork in a variety of media—including painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media—the exhibit highlights the imagination and unique perspectives of students at all grade levels. Each piece reflects not […]
Free Exhibit Day and Reception for Students and parents Reception: 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
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 […]