The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is located on the historic Main Street in downtown Danville, VA, between Holbrook & Sutherlin Avenues, featuring permanent collections, rotating exhibitions, and history and art programs. We also hold art classes in the Swanson Studio, located behind the museum. We offer exhibits, self-guided and group tours, and events year round!
Address
975 Main St
Danville, VA, 24541
434-793-5644
Hours
Tues-Fri: 10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Noon – 5 PM
Sunday: 2 – 5 PM
Admission
Adults: $12
Seniors: $10
Military (active/retired): $10
Students ages 7-17: $5
Children 6 and under: free
Student Groups of 10 or More:
$5 per student and instructors are free
The following self-guided tours are available in the Museum:
Tour the Italian Villa style mansion built in 1859 that was home to Major William T. Sutherlin and family. Discover the role this historic house played during the final week of the Civil War. The Sutherlin House Tour is available to all and we offer self-guided tours to visitors.
The Camilla Williams exhibition highlights the relationship this New York City Opera diva had with her hometown, Danville, and explores the difficult path to frame in a racially divided South during the Civil Rights protests.
This tour explores the role of Danville and its citizens during the Civil War. Participants will take on the identity of a soldier from the 18th Virginia Company and will learn about their commanding officer, how the ladies of Danville helped prepare them for the army, and what their army career entailed.
This tour walks you through the evolution of the Danville civil rights demonstrations that began peacefully late in May 1963 when local civil rights leaders organized demonstrations, sit-ins, and marches to protest segregation in all spheres, but especially in municipal government, employment, and public facilities.
The Hall of Fame was established by the Danville Museum in 1974 to recognize and honor citizens of the area whose achievements have been outstanding.
If you have a group that would want a guided tour for any exhibit at the museum, please contact us today!
Enjoy a one-hour walking tour of Millionaires’ Row and learn “The Secrets Inside” the Victorian mansions surrounding the Museum (DMFAH). Return to the DMFAH and tour recreated rooms inside the 1858 Sutherlin mansion, view a Civil War exhibit, a Civil Rights exhibit and two art galleries. Visit the gift shop for a souvenir. All transactions are cash. Call Joyce Wilburn at 434.770.1974 to schedule a tour.
The following education opportunities and classes are available at the Museum:
Ages: 7 to 12
Dates: July 9th – 12th, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Costs: $50 per child, $25 for each extra child per family
A 4-day art class with local artist Linda Gourley who will teach students fundamentals of sketching, painting with watercolors, and making collage prints.
Please contact Cathy Eggleston, Museum Events and Volunteer Coordinator, to reserve your space at 434-793-5644 or cathy@danvillemuseum.org.
Ages: 4-6
Dates: June 25th -June 28th, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Costs: $25 per child
Mornings with the Masters is a 4 -day art camp for children ages 4-6 years. Ignite your child’s creativity with four days of art, games, stories, and fun with Museum Educator, Karan Johnson. We will paint like Pollock, make a mini-Monet, cut and glue like Matisse, and create a Van Gogh while learning fundamental elements of art through the works of some of the world’s most famous artists.
Please contact Cathy Eggleston, Museum Events and Volunteer Coordinator, to reserve your space at 434-793-5644 or cathy@danvillemuseum.org.
Location: Swanson Studios at the Danville Museum of Fine Art & History at 965 Main Street Danville, VA
Time: Mondays 6:00pm – 9:00pm or Tuesday 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: $95.00 for members of the museum and $105 for non museum members. Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing.
The Forms In Clay class is designed for beginers to advance students. The Swanson Studio is equipped for handbuilding and wheel throwing, and utilizes a electric kiln for firing.
Tuesday – Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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