Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History
The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire community cohesiveness and facilitate impactful education through the advancement of art and history in the Dan River Region. Located in Danville, Virginia, the museum offers art and history exhibits, programs, and events, and collaborates with local organizations and educational institutions throughout the year to provide art and culture for residents and visitors. The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History’s board emphasizes diversity and inclusivity in its leadership and programming. The museum’s outreach extends to underserved communities, aiming to make its offerings accessible and relevant to all. Along with the new exhibits at the museum each year, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History currently has four permanent exhibits ⎼ the Camilla Williams Exhibit; Movement, the Danville Civil Rights exhibit; the Behind the Lines, Danville's Civil War exhibit; and the Danville Hall of Fame. The museum has an extensive collection of antiques, historic documents, and art by 19th, 20th, and 21st-century artists, including the Camilla Williams Collection, the Kennedy-Revell Collection, and the Stratford College Collection. The museum is housed in the Sutherlin Mansion, an Italian Villa-style house built in 1859 for the Sutherlin family. Designed by Richmond architect Frank B. Clopton, the house is recognized as one of the finest examples of Italianate architecture in the State of Virginia and is designated as a Virginia Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
