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Williamsburg, VA
Best Museums (Attractions & Activities)
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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center |
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307 S England St, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-220-7693 |
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COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG. The first museum in the country dedicated to American folk art is on England Street, right across from the Williamsburg Lodge. Refurbished and enlarged in the early '90s, this museum houses everything from stenciled coverlets to mourning pictures to paintings and sculpture. It chronicles everyday life, as many of the items were once functional and used on a daily basis. |
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DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum |
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S Henry St, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-220-7693 |
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Built in 1985 by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei, the museum contains one of the world's largest collections of historical American and British furniture. Their collection of British pottery is also the largest outside that country. Over 8,000 decorative art pieces from 1600 to 1830 are permanently on display in the 11 galleries. Rotating exhibits are also presented, and a courtyard, cafe and gift shop are located on the premises. |
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Muscarelle Museum of Art |
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Jamestown Rd Lamberson Hall, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-221-2700 |
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WILLIAMSBURG. Located on the William and Mary campus, this museum had its first painting donated in 1732 by the Earl of Burlington. Now the collection has grown to over 3,000 works of art. Particularly noteworthy is the museum's collection of American and English portraits and Native American pottery. There are various events and seminars held at the museum along with rotating special exhibits. |
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The Watermen's Museum |
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309 Water St, Yorktown 23690 • 757-887-2641 |
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YORKTOWN. This museum is located in a beautiful Colonial Revival home that was floated across the York River. The museum tells the story of the Chesapeake wooden boats and the fishermen who made the most of the water's bounty. There are marvelous exhibits on the mechanics of fishing and the tools of the trade. At this small museum, you can receive personalized attention. The house itself is incredible – be sure to take note of the burled cypress paneling in the master bedroom/library. Do not miss the gift shop for some unique items. |
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This Century Art Gallery |
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219 N Boundary St Williamsburg Visual Arts Center, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-229-4949 |
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COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG. Affiliated with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, this gallery is free to the public and carries many traveling exhibits from Richmond. The museum showcases many regional artists and is heavily involved in the local art scene at William and Mary and in the community. |
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Yorktown Victory Center |
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260 Water St Rte 1020, Yorktown 23690 • 757-887-1776 |
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The Revolutionary War ended with the Battle of Yorktown in October of 1781, and the event is well commemorated at the Victory Center. There are marvelous inside exhibits that take you through the war. The outdoor re-enactments depict farm life in the 18th century. This is not a place to rush through but to savor the experience of what it must have been like for inhabitants of Tidewater Virginia. This is a popular spot for tour groups, so go early in the season or early in the day. |
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