16 Results for tag "art museums"

• Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum

  Art is in the eye of the beholder. In the galleries of the folk art museum, you'll discover an amazing variety of paintings, sculptures, and other objects created by talented, self-trained artists and craftsmen. In fact, it's one of the largest collections of American folk art.

• DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum

  The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum houses a variety of the "finer things," including the world's largest collection of southern furniture and one of the largest collections of British ceramics outside England. Relax in the Portrait Gallery, attend a lecture or musical event in the Hennage Auditorium, or take part in a hands-on activity in the Education Studio.

• Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

  The distinctive collections of the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum are located under one roof. Enter through our new grand entrance off of Nassau Street. In our expansive galleries, you'll find wonderful examples of American and British antiques and decorative art from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries as well as bold and imaginative pieces of colonial and contemporary folk art.

• Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

  Experience the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, featuring colorful and whimsical folk art and an extensive collection of decorative arts.

• Bring a little art and history to your virtual world!

  Bring a little art and history into your virtual world. Use QR codes to cover your walls in historic wallpapers or portraits of famous historical figures.

• A Day at the Art Museums

  Spend a day at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg and enjoy more than 20 exhibitions with thousands of historical objects on display. Read to learn more.

• An Antique Lovers Guide to Colonial Williamsburg

  Antiques capture our interest and hearts for many reasons. They give insights into a different time, tell stories about the people who used and made them. If you love antiques, there are many related things to do in Williamsburg that will delight you. Join us:

• Educational Conferences Go Virtual

  Discover the preparation for virtual educational conferences at Colonial Williamsburg. Read on to learn about the team effort in materializing the event.

• A Flowerpot with a Family History?

  Take a look at a flowerpot passed down from one generation to the other. Learn about the English pottery tradition brought to Pennsylvania in the 18th century.

• A Southern Loyalist’s silver belt plate of the Revolutionary War

  Take a look at the only known piece of Southern-made military silver belt of the Revolutionary War. Learn what the belt plates meant to the Loyalist Officers.

• Mapping Colonial South Carolina and Georgia

  Take a look at the hand-painted map of South Carolina and a part of Georgia from the American Revolution era. Learn about the story behind the map.

• The Right Stuff! A Black Worsted Wool Gown

  Take a look at this worsted wool damask gown from the 1780s worn for mourning. Learn about the story behind the dress and the garment industry of that era.

• Historical Portrait of George Washington

  Take in the sight of this iconic portrait of George Washington at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Read on to learn about the story behind the painting.

• A Well-traveled Teapot Returns to Williamsburg

  Uncover the history behind beautiful objects in masterfully curated exhibitions in our series “Amazing Stories. Beautifully Told.”

• Miniature Menagerie: A German Toy in America

  Step into the world of German toys in America in the 19th century. Read about the toy menagerie to discover its story and the depiction of a different era.

• “By His Hand”

  This 1800s neoclassical sideboard showcases Johnathan Moss's considerable skills as a cabinetmaker. Learn more about his exquisite woodworking and artistry.