Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History

Lots of stuff in one location.

Very nice and informative. We were helped by a sweet and knowledgeable docent lady. The place is interesting and comfortable (air conditioned). Includes a multi-level historic home with multiple pres...

Gem of a Museum for All Interests

This museum is in a historic building, Sutherlin Mansion built in 1857, that played a pivotal role in both the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement. We received a wonderfully detailed personal tour...

Disappointing.

This museum is housed in the most historic building in Danville. The mansion was built by Major William T Sutherlin in 1859. In 1865 Confederate President Jefferson Davis resided there for a week aft...

Better than expected

To be honest, I don’t really care about Danville history. But, I was passing through and wanted to hit a tourist site. The building was the last capitol of the Confederacy. It was pretty well done. I ...

Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, worth the time

We spent several hours at this museum. The audio tour was not available due to Covid 19, which was disappointing, but we were given a personal orientation by staff. . We were impressed with the mus...