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!
Hours
Tues-Fri: 10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Noon – 5 PM
Closed Mondays and Sundays, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
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. 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.
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.
