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Visit DMFAH Today!

Our mission is to inspire community cohesiveness and facilitate impactful education through the advancement of art and history in the Dan River Region. 

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Take a Class at DMFAH!

Sign up for a painting or pottery class at DMFAH! We also offer yoga and meditation classes. 

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You can rent the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History for weddings, family reunions, and other special events.

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Camilla Williams Exhibit

Camilla Williams generously donated her personal effects to the Danville Museum. Come visit our permanent exhibit about her life today!

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  • July 2025

  • Tue 15

    Summer Camp – Linda Gourley Art Workshop

    July 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - July 18, 2025 @ 12:00 pm
    Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St, Danville, VA, United States
  • Tue 22

    Tuesday Speaker Series with Jay Hayes- Virginia Presidents and the Making of the Nation

    July 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St, Danville, VA, United States

    Join us for a presentation by former Averett University professor Mr. Jay Hayes, as he explores the role of Virginia Presidents in shaping the nation. Mr. Hayes served as a professor at Averett University for 45 years, specializing in 20th-century United States history, before retiring in 2020. Of those years, 41 were spent serving as […]

  • Fri 25

    4th Fridays on the Lawn

    July 25, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St, Danville, VA, United States

    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, […]

  • Thu 31

    Attic Sale Members’ Only Preview, Reception, and Special Silent Auction

    July 31, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St, Danville, VA, United States

    Attic Sale Members’ Only Preview, Reception, and Special Silent Auction Museum staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, and Attic Sale Committee look forward to seeing you on Thursday, July 31st, for the Attic Sale Members' Only Preview and Special Silent Auction. If you are reading this and not already a member of the DMFAH, we encourage […]

  • August 2025

  • Fri 1

    Attic Sale – Friday

    August 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St, Danville, VA, United States

    You don’t want to miss this year’s Annual Attic Sale, an upscale tagged event for bargain and treasure hunters. Starting July 1st, furniture can be dropped off at the door to the children’s room along McGruder’s Alley during regular museum hours. Please call the museum at 434-793-5644 if you have furniture to donate. Thursday, July […]

  • Sat 2

    Attic Sale – Saturday

    August 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St, Danville, VA, United States

    You don’t want to miss this year’s Annual Attic Sale, an upscale tagged event for bargain and treasure hunters. Starting July 1st: Furniture can be dropped off at the door to the children’s room along McGruder’s Alley during regular museum hours. Please call the museum at 434-793-5644 if you have furniture to donate. Thursday, July […]

  • Sun 3

    Attic Sale – Sunday

    August 3, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St, Danville, VA, United States

    You don’t want to miss this year’s Annual Attic Sale, an upscale tagged event for bargain and treasure hunters. Starting July 1st, furniture can be dropped off at the door to the children’s room along McGruder’s Alley during regular museum hours. Please call the museum at 434-793-5644 if you have furniture to donate. Thursday, July […]

  • Wed 6

    Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality Traveling Exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture

    August 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - September 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
    Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St, Danville, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • Fri 22

    Fourth Fridays on the Lawn!

    August 22, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St, Danville, VA, United States

    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, […]

  • September 2025

  • Sat 20

    Art on the Lawn

    September 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am - September 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
    Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St, Danville, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • October 2025

  • Fri 3

    Maud Gatewood Takeover

    October 3, 2025 - December 27, 2025
    Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St, Danville, VA, United States

    Maud Gatewood Takeover October 4 – December 2025 The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is proud to present Maud Gatewood Takeover, a major exhibition opening  October 4, 2025, and running through the end of December. Featuring over 200 works by Maud Gatewood—one of North Carolina’s most acclaimed and sought-after painters—the exhibition offers an […]

  • Fri 3

    Maud Gatewood Exhibit Members-Only Reception

    October 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St, Danville, VA, United States

    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, […]

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975 Main St
Danville, VA 24541

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10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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Thursday-Saturday
Tour 1: 11 AM
Tour 2: 1 PM

Closed Monday-Wednesday except for school tours and events.

Phone: (434)-793-5644

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The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is committed to recognizing our diverse community, ensuring that its exhibitions and programming are accessible and relevant to everyone. While the Museum fully respects and upholds the First Amendment right to peaceful protest, it is not affiliated with any protests or demonstrations that may take place on public property near the Museum.

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The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is committed to recognizing our diverse community, ensuring that its exhibitions and programming are accessible and relevant to everyone. While the Museum fully respects and upholds the First Amendment right to peaceful protest, it is not affiliated with any protests or demonstrations that may take place on public property near the Museum.

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© 2024 All rights reserved.

The DMFAH will be CLOSED January 8th-January 21st for exhibit preparations. We will reopen Thursday, January 22nd.