Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History

Museum Open
2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 16:00 UTC and 4 more dates | Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, 975 Main St, Danville, VA, 24541, United States
Museum Open to the Public
10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Museum Open
2026-03-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-22 12:00 - 16:00
Museum Open to the Public
noon- 4 p.m.

Opera on the James
2026-03-06
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 accomplished vocalists performing beloved arias and ensembles from both classic and contemporary works.
Experience an inspiring night of beautiful voices, music, and professional artistry right here in Danville.
Adult Tickets $20 each. Click here for tickets!
Opera on the James.

The Movement Documentary Screening
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00
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.

"From the Mind's Eye," Danville Art League Exhibit
2026-01-31 10:00 - 2026-03-29 16:00
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 p.m.
For more information and how you can participate see the link to the Prospectus below.
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"From the Mind's Eye," Danville Art League Exhibit Opening Reception
2026-01-30 18:00 - 20:00
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 29.

DMFAH Presents A Christmas in Manhattan
2025-12-18 18:30 - 21:00
Join us for this special holiday fundraising event to celebrate the season and support the museum. Enjoy an elegant dinner, 2 drink tickets, live music, raffle prizes, and charming horse-and-buggy rides through the historic Old West End. Your participation helps sustain our exhibitions, programs, and community events throughout the year.
Tickets are:
$50 per person or
$350 for a table of 8

Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite or in-person at the Museum. All physical tickets will be available to pick up the night of the event only.
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Hannukah and Art
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:00
“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 Open to the public.

Holiday House at DMFAH with a visit from Santa Claus and Tree Lighting!
2025-12-06 16:00 - 18:00
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 lighting of the museum’s outdoor tree!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are $10.00 and $5.00 for each additional child in the immediate family. Tickets sold on Eventbrite or at the museum.
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Children's Holiday Event at the Museum
2025-12-06 12:00 - 14:00
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.
Tickets: $10.00 per child, $5.00 each additional child in immediate family, no charge for adults

Museum Store Sunday
2025-11-30 12:00 - 16:00
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 businesses and the community at large.
DMFAH’s gift shop will have special prices on all items.

Museum Closed
2025-11-28, 2025-11-27

Movies on the Lawn Presents Plan 9 From Outer Space
2025-11-21 18:00 - 20:00
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.
Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and your favorite snacks! The museum will have both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available to purchase. See you there!
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Maud Gatewood: A Sphinx in a Remembered Garden, a presentation by Jim Frakes
2025-11-08 13:00 - 14:00
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 at UNCC for nine years before continuing her teaching career at Averett University.
James F. D. Frakes is a Professor of Art History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

More about Jim Frakes: https://coaa.charlotte.edu/people/jim-frakes

The event is free and open to the public.

Halloween Friday on the Lawn
2025-10-31 17:00 - 20:00
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!
