Our mission is to inspire community cohesiveness and facilitate impactful education through the advancement of art and history in the Dan River Region.
Open from September 14th -November 1st
Join the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History for a preview and reception of the new photography exhibit DOUBLE EXPOSURE: Photographers Emmet Gowin and Glenn Scarboro.
You can rent the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History for weddings, family reunions, and other special events.
Camilla Williams generously donated her personal effects to the Danville Museum. Come visit our permanent exhibit about her life today!
Flexible, affordable, unique event space
Come discover Danville, Virginia’s “hidden gem” wedding and event venue. Whether you’re planning an incredible wedding, amazing milestone affair, or important company occasion, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History has indoor and outdoor event spaces that are easy on the budget, while providing customization and historical charm.
Gorgeous garden weddings and intimate receptions
Here at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, small is beautiful. We offer all-inclusive elopements, micro celebrations for up to 25 and mini weddings for up to 75.
Get ready to celebrate at the Museum
You’ll find the museum’s auditorium hall a wonderful “blank canvas” for a milestone celebration. The room, comfortably accommodating up to 75 guests, has an open floor plan with raised stage. The natural light makes it a beautiful choice – day or evening.
Rehearsal Dinners, Engagement Parties, Showers, Brunches & Luncheons, Milestone Birthdays, and Anniversary Celebrations.
Set the right tone for your company event
Our flexible event space, both indoors and out, can accommodate just about any company occasion, from a team happy hour to an elegant holiday party. The auditorium hall can accommodate up to 75 for a seated dinner or classroom style. We can also help you with your A/V needs.
Team Events, Training Sessions, Board Meetings, Retirements and Awards, Holiday Parties, Fundraisers & Small Galas.
Complete your occasion
All room rentals include the museum’s tables and chairs with staff setup and breakdown. We can help complete your occasion with a variety of rentals, from linens and chair covers to audio/visual equipment and popup tents. We even have a Baby Grand Piano! Our event enhancements
Want to stop by for a tour? To arrange your visit, call Cathy Eggleston, Event Rentals Manager, at (434) 793-5644, email at cathy@danvillemuseum.org, or fill out our contact form below.
Small is beautiful – Danville, VA weddings
Elopements, intimate wedding ceremonies & receptions
There’s nothing more beautiful than a Rose Garden wedding at The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History. Unless it’s exchanging your vows beneath our expansive canopy of trees or on the steps of the Sutherlin Mansion. And after your ceremony, enjoy cocktail time on the veranda and adjacent patio before heading into the auditorium hall for an intimate wedding reception.
All-inclusive elopements
BYOO – bring your own officiant
You want more than a “courthouse ceremony” – and we have the perfect elopement package. Just bring your witnesses and officiant and we’ll do the rest!
Micro and mini weddings
Ceremony & reception packages
Choose from one of our beautiful outdoor ceremony locations – the Rose Garden, under the trees, or on the steps of the mansion. And with The Hall, you’re guaranteed a Plan B if it rains.
What about larger wedding receptions?
The Hall comfortably accommodates up to 75. The room includes a raised stage, perfect for a DJ or head table. For more than 75, please ask about tented options.
Elevate your wedding reception
Our micro and mini wedding packages include use of the museum’s tables and chairs and their setup/breakdown by staff. We can help you complete your event with linens, chair covers, unique serviceware – even custom chalk art and a Baby Grand Piano. See the finishing touches below.
Start planning your happily ever after today. We welcome all couples and weddings. To arrange your our, call Cathy Eggleston, Event Rentals Manager, at (434) 793-5644, email at cathy@danvillemuseum.org, or fill out our contact form below.
Hours:
Tuesday – Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday
Phone: (434)-793-5644
Email: info@danvillemuseum.org
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Submit your religious or spiritual art and artifacts for the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History’s December exhibition. The form is open until November 7, 2024, at 4:00 PM, and selected contributors will be notified via email.