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    DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum

    4.3 (19 reviews)
    InexpensiveArt Galleries, Museums
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Best original portrait of George Washington I have ever seen. Sorry for shadow it was covered in glass.
    Warren M.

    We thought this was a beautiful and well done museum. We opted out of the tour guide and took an hour and a half to browse. My wife really enjoyed the Musical instruments display and the China and Silver displays. I liked the music and the archeological displays. I was really fascinated by the above ground mental hospital portion, the rest of the museum is huge and appears to us to be underground (you don't even know it's there until you take the steps or elevator down to it). Well worth a visit.

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    Anton K.

    My one day pass entitled me to two museums. I choose the Dewitt Decorative Arts Museum. Incorporated in the same building is the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum and Public Health Hospital circa 1773 Museum. These three museums are considered one museum. For my other museum I choose Basset Hall which was John D. Rockefeller's Retreat. My visit was in late April and the museum did not open until 10 am and closed at 7 pm. They have a museum café )sandwiches, soup, beverages and desserts) which is nice for a break. There is a lot of reading. The DeWitt Wallace has a lot of American and British antiques. Furniture, metals, ceramics, glass, paintings, prints, firearms and textiles from the 17th, 18th and 19th century. The museum store has items which reflect the museum's collection, as well as, music and books. I particularly enjoyed Mapping America's Roads from the Revolution to Independence, Silver Mine to Masterpiece with Paul Revere silver, keyboard instruments (1700-1830) with Spinets, and Military and Civilian Weapons. The Hennage Auditorium has a lecture series but you have to check the daily schedule for time and subject. Their online site has an interactive showcase of various objects in their collection with picture and full descriptions so bring you smart phone. This museum is really worth the time spent and ideal for a rainy day. The Colonial Williamsburg free shuttle makes a stop right in front of the museum. If you are going to see a museum, see this one. The museum is handicapped accessible. Show less

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    Last year, Colonial Williamsburg changed entry to this museum from requiring a paid ticket to free access.

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    Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum

    Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum

    4.4(10 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    The museum itself is lovely, many unique pieces; from the quilts to the folk art to the toys, it…read morewas a wonderful collection. We highly enjoyed the string performance, which made the experience extra special. The security guards also were helpful and kind. However, the woman running the Goode area doing crafts offered no apology after sending us downstairs when our family arrived at 1:25 for the 1:30 event. She told us to go to the story performance. My 80 year old mother had to trudge to the lower level only for everyone to be leaving the performance to head back to where we were to do the craft. We missed all the instructions due to this and were not caught up or as stated offered an apology by the woman who sent us away. The security guard who had helped us find our way down there did apologize and that was appreciated however the experience with the woman was incredibly off putting. It soured the whole experience as her attitude was so ugly as well. The museum itself is fine but some employees shouldn't be interacting with the public.

    This is one of the best museums I had been to. Being from DC area, I am very spoilt with all the…read morefree museums that Smithsonian foundation offers. So, it is rare for me to go and pay hjgh entry prices for a museum when I am travelling. The entry to this museum came as part of a single day ticket to Colonial Williamsburg. So, we included it in our itinerary. I was so glad I went there. There were so many really nice artifacts that brought back history in a beautiful way. I learnt so much. It was a really nice experience. My only regret was not having spent more time here. If you have very limited time and still want to cover this place, make sure to atleast check : the household accessories room, the clock room and the ceramics room. They are all on the upper floor.

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    Virginia Musical Museum

    Virginia Musical Museum

    4.9(16 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    The Virginia Musical Museum is an outstanding semi-hidden gem of a half-day attraction in…read moreWilliamsburg and well-worth a stop if you are an audiophile of any sort. Came here recently with my parents since it had been on our list of spots to try ever since they moved to the area. You might think you're in the wrong place when you walk in and see a ton of pianos for sale, but nope: the manager comes right over, escorts you to where the museum itself starts, and sets you on the path. He was very personable and was a veritable museum of musical knowledge himself, great intro to a great experience. This place is nothing short of a mesmerizing medley of some of the strangest musical instruments you have ever seen, along with an incredibly cool collection of memorabilia from esteemed Virginia musicians, some recent and many from days long departed. I thought the automatic banjo machine was particularly cool, never seen one before and probably never will again. The entire thing took us about three hours to work our way through and it was quite an education. It is mostly reading though they have a few interactive exhibits on the top floor, and they seem to be actively planning even more which is always nice to see. If you have a passion for music both old and new, I definitely recommend stopping by! Overall: 5.0 stars ---- Pros: - Very cool museum with some one-of-a-kind pieces and truly fascinating historical tidbits. - Extremely nice manager with a clear passion for maintaining and expanding this collection. - Good value for the admission price. Cons: - While I can't imagine this place being overly busy, parking is limited so I can imagine this could be an issue, albeit a small hypothetical one.

    This museum is much larger then it appears. I lost count of the number of rooms we went through…read more There were many unique instruments and other music-related items. One room is dedicated to musicians from Virginia. I highly recommend this hidden gem of a museum.

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    4.0(9 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    If you haven't been to Colonial Williamsburg, you need to drop everything and go. So rich in our…read morehistory, and so entertaining. And in the fall they often run specials allowing you a membership for little more than the cost of an activity. I purchased the membership allowing us unrestricted access and a carriage ride where we were given the roles of the richest people in town! Ate in a local pub...that was interesting. Food was "authentic" and ale was good. There are many little stores interspersed in the town where we got some interesting period pieces. Even Orange Blossom water, which the food network site told me how to use! I could have spent a week here, but we had limited time. Someday I will get back and allowed a full week to satisfy my curiosity!

    I have lived in Virginia for about 6 years and I passed by Williamsburg. I have seen the signs, but…read moreI have never really taken the time to visit Williamsburg My fiancée is a civil war fanatic so we always try to find a place to go to satisfy his need to history. So he can have more historical fun facts to share with friends at game night gatherings. Haha. This place was very pleasant. We walk thru the Williamsburg old town and it was for sure and amazing adventure. The employee walk around with outfits from the 1800 and all the old buildings and history. It's a small town and each little building has a background and a story. They have backyard gardens that look fruitful and just stunning. Then they had a little park with bond fires. It great to a nice end while it being cold.

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