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Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History

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The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History’s 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 rotating art and history exhibits, programs, and events and collaborates with local organizations and educational institutions throughout the year to provide art and Read more...
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Harry W. Meador Coal Museum

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Museum features exhibits and objects collected by the late Harry Meador Jr., an executive with a local coal company. Museum property once served as the study of John Fox Jr, author of “Trail of the Lonesome Pine”.The founder of the museum, Harry W. Meador, was an advocate of the coal mining industry. During his career, he rose from a union Read more...
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Matthews Farm Museum

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We are a working circa 1900 farm in the mountains of Grayson County, close to Galax, VA, home of the Fiddler’s Convention. The Museum has buildings from the 1850’s, to the farm house that was built in 1905. Soon adding our 1830’s cabin to the list of Historical buildings. Events at the Museum have demonstrators, and showcase many artisans from Read more...
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Dante Coal Mining and Railroad Museum

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The Dante Coal mining and Railroad Museum invites visitors to enjoy exhibits of coal and railroad memorabilia, donated by the residents and former residents of Dante and the surrounding community. This building is now the home of the DANTE HISTORY PROJECT display, which traveled around Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky for two years in the late 1990’s. School groups are Read more...
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Taubman Museum of Art

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The Taubman Museum of Art is part of the lively metro mountain mix of arts, culture and outdoor fun in the heart of downtown Roanoke, Virginia. The Museum offers 11 galleries as part of the Fralin Center for American Art and presents 15-20 exhibitions per year. Featured artists have ranged from Kehinde Wiley to John James Audubon and from Yoko Ono to Read more...
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Museum of Antique Coffee Mills

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The Museum of Antique Coffee Mills and Coffee Bar is the only museum of its kind in America. Enjoy the experience of a specialty coffee among the art, antiques and plants that complete the shop. The coffee bar serves award-winning specialty coffee and expresso-based drinks, premium teas, many varieties of biscotti and scones, including gluten-free. Selections from the private collection Read more...
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The Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History

The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is located in the Sutherlin Mansion on Millionaires’ Row in Danville, Virginia. Built in 1859 for a leading citizen, Major William T. Sutherlin, the house has become well known as the temporary residence, April 3-10, 1865, of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. In this house, Davis authored his last official proclamation as president Read more...
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Patrick County Historical Museum

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Exhibits highlight over two hundred years of history of Patrick County. Displays include spinning wheels, old photographs, and handcrafted items. Family files are available for research. Read more...
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Museum of Charlotte County

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Located in the old jail in the Charlotte Court House Historic District, The Charlotte County Museum houses a permanent exhibit recognizing three former Charlotte County residents and the tremendous contributions they made locally, nationally, and internationally. The exhibit, �Three Centuries, Three Statesmen,� celebrates the lives of Patrick Henry, John Randolph, and David K. E. Bruce. Additional exhibits are presented periodically. Read more...
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Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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Learn why Bristol is designated by Congress as the birthplace of country music! Visit the award-winning Birthplace of Country Music Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, in Historic Downtown Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee – home of the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings.   The museum tells the story of those groundbreaking Sessions, explores how evolving sound technology shaped their success, and highlights Read more...
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Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center

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Honoring a Legend, Dr. Ralph Stanley, his brother Carter Stanley and Mountain Music. Major venue on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Admission $10 Additional Information You haven’t fully experienced Ralph Stanley’s music and traditional mountain music until you’ve journeyed into the heart of Appalachia and visited this iconic museum. Individual and Group Tours Available  Read more...
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Kids Square – The Don & Barbara Smith Children’s Museum

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It has been a year to remember for the Don & Barbara Smith Children’s Museum – Kids Square. Since opening its doors on August 15, 2017 the children of the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas have found a safe, educational and wonderful place to explore, play & learn! This fun museum is geared towards children ages 10 and under. The Read more...
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Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace

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The flavors of the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace are nothing short of inspiring for a visit to the Appalachian Mountains. Let us guide you on a full experience of Southwest Virginia and our unique assets and opportunities for exploration. From the sounds of the region’s distinctive bluegrass to the sights of world renowned folk artist from around the mountains, Read more...
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Virginia Motorsports Museum and Hall of Fame

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Preserving and chronicling Patrick County’s rich racing history. Race fans and visitors to the area should include this museum as a must see stop on their trip to beautiful Stuart. See how moonshine was made and hear the fascinating story of how this business lead directly to the birth of NASCAR racing. Home to the famous Wood Brothers Racing Team, Read more...
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Salem Museum

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Cheers for 30 Years at the Salem Museum  After years of dreaming and hard work, the Salem Museum opened in the historic Williams-Brown House on June 27, 1992. The Museum is celebrating its 30th Anniversary with a new feature exhibit that takes a look back at artifacts and stories now preserved in the Museum’s collections. Admission is free. Some favorite—but Read more...
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Roanoke Pinball Museum

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The Roanoke Pinball Museum is an interactive museum dedicated to the science & history of pinball. Our mission is to cultivate curiosity in science, art and history through pinball while preserving & honoring its role in American culture. The Roanoke Pinball Museum has over 50 machines with production dates ranging from 1932 to 2016. Admission to the Roanoke Pinball Museum allows Read more...
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Appalachian African-American Cultural Center

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The building that once housed the only primary school for blacks in Pennington Gap, Lee County, Virginia, is now the Appalachian African-American Cultural Center. Besides preserving Appalachian black history, it hosts an annual Race Unity Day, houses a library of black literature, and sponsors workshops on racism where blacks and whites can discuss racial issues in a public forum. Preserving Read more...
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Museum of the Middle Appalachians

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Step through the window of time at the Museum of the Middle Appalachians: “From the Ice Age to the Space Age.”  Learn how geology has influenced the area’s history for millions of years. See the full-size replicas of ice age mammals that roamed the region over 15,000 years ago. Visit the site of annual archeological and paleontological digs and see artifacts and Read more...
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Radford University Art Museum

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Radford University Art Museum offers a wide range of visual arts in two galleries and a sculpture court on campus, and a satellite gallery in downtown Radford. The Museum creates about fifteen exhibitions each year, presenting national and international artists, student works, and in the summer, selections from our Permanent Collection — there is always something new to see! Read more...
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Old West Gambling Exhibit

The Wild West Gambling Exhibit located on the first floor of the Jefferson Plaza. Stop by anytime the Jefferson Plaza is open to see a replica 1900s game room and some interesting stories both tragic and humorous. Admission to the exhibit is free.  Read more...
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The Hollow History Center

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The Hollow History Center is a historic site with four log buildings and a picnic shelter—one building which houses a collection of local history, photos, and genealogy. Also, on site are horse-drawn farm equipment, a section of the “Dinky” railroad, and other antique tools and household objects. Call for an appointment. Read more...
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Wilderness Road State Park and Historic Martin’s Station

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Wilderness Road offers picnicking, hiking, and nature and living history programs. The park features the reconstructed Martin’s Station, an outdoor living history museum depicting life on Virginia’s 1775 frontier. Guests also enjoy the park’s picnic shelters, 100-seat amphitheater, nature play-scape, ADA-certified playground, sand volleyball court and horseshoe pits. Visitors can hike, bike or horseback ride on the 8.5-mile Wilderness Road Trail Read more...
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Montgomery Museum of Art & History

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The Montgomery Museum of Art and History was founded in 1983 for the purpose of preserving history and presenting art representative of Montgomery County (population of 98,666), the New River Valley, and more broadly, Appalachian Virginia. The Museum carries out this mission by providing research materials (over 16,000 items in archives and historic photographs), developing history exhibitions from our over Read more...
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Virginia Museum of Transportation

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The Virginia Museum of Transportation fires the imagination! The whole family can enjoy decades-old steam locomotives while watching modern trains zoom by on busy active tracks. Don’t miss two “last of their class” steam giants: the N&W Class J 611 and the N&W Class A 1218. The museum is located in downtown Roanoke’s century-old freight station in the heart of Virginia’s Read more...
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Radford University Planetarium

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The Radford University Planetarium is open during the fall and spring semesters when the university is in session. Our regular shows are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm and 7pm (both days), and 10:30am Saturday morning for kid-focused shows.  All shows are free and everyone is welcome to attend – no reservations required for the regular show times. We can seat up Read more...
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Thomas J. Boyd Museum

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The Boyd Museum provides an opportunity to learn about the history of the people and places of Wythe County. The museum’s collection includes Wytheville’s first fire truck, c-1855, early farming equipment and tools, military uniforms, Civil War displays, photographs of early schools and churches and artifacts from the mining industry. Read more...
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Butterfly Flowers

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Come walk amongst the butterflies in southwestern Virginia’s only Butterfly House, Flying Flowers. The structure is home to dozens of varieties of butterflies native to Virginia and the necessary plants which sustain them. Come photograph, feed or have tea with the butterflies in their garden. Monarchs, Swallowtails, Frittilary and Dianas and many more will pose for your cameras or come Read more...
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Salem Museum & Historical Society

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The Salem Museum is larger than it looks, with exhibits on five floors. At the heart of the Museum is the 1845 Williams-Brown House, which was originally situated along the Great Wagon Road. Exhibits trace Salem’s history from early Virginia Indian settlements and Salem’s founding in 1802, to Salem’s involvement in the Civil War plus more recent history. Guests enter the Read more...
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Museum of Geological Sciences

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The Museum of Geosciences houses a collection of over 13,000 minerals used for research, education, and display. Many Virginia specimens are included in the collection, as well as specimens from famous mining localities worldwide. Exhibits include gems, minerals, and a full-scale model of an Allosaurus dinosaur skeleton found in Utah. A display of minerals arranged systematically by chemical formula is Read more...
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Wonder Universe, A Children’s Museum

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Wonder Universe, A Children’s Museum is devoted to nurturing the curiosity and creativity of children through the exploration of science, technology, the arts, and regional heritage. The museum serves families across the entire New River Valley and surrounding regions through 18 play-based, engaging exhibits for children ages 0-10. Come visit us for: Hands-on play and learning Interactive activities introducing sciences, technology, Read more...
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Central High Museum

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Located in Charlotte County’s former Central High School, the Central High Museum highlights the achievements of Central High School graduates while also teaching the public about the education of African-Americans in Charlotte County. The museum houses school memorabilia and reference and research materials including yearbooks, photographs, and articles. The museum is open on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Read more...
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Drakes Branch Museum

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The Drakes Branch Museum is a community museum. Exhibits highlight the railroad, tobacco markets, industries, churches, schools, and farms that contributed to the development of the area. The museum is open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to noon. Read more...
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FAHI African American Museum & Cultural Center

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Fayette Area Historical Initiative African American Museum and Cultural Center was created to collect, preserve and interpret African American experiences and community life in Martinsville/Henry County. This is achieved with the use of displays and exhibits to highlight history and culture. Exhibits showcase more than 100 years of African American history on Fayette Street. The exhibits, “Walking down the street Read more...
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Center in the Square

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From our atrium (with our many fish tanks, including the 8000 gallon showpiece) to our rooftop with majestic views ranging from mountains to the heart of downtown Roanoke, we hope you enjoyed the variety of exhibits, views, and memories that are made here every day! ADMISSION IS FREE! – Areas Requiring NO Admission Ticket: Coral Reef, Jellyfish, Predators of the Read more...
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A.P. Carter Museum

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Born Alvin Pleasant Carter, A.P. Carter was born to love music. A skilled violinist, fiddler to homefolk, he, his wife Sara, brother Ezra and sister-in-law Maybelle formed the Carter Family band. Carter Family grew famous with hits like “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” and “Keep On the Sunny Side.” A.P. spent much of his time traveling to find musical inspiration, Read more...
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Alberta Caboose

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Alberta Caboose (Vintage 1917 Wooden Caboose) Located in Alberta Town Square in front of the R.R. right-away,which is the proposed Brunswick county Tabacco Heritage Trail.The Caboose Museum reflects Alberta’s heritage.The town was formed in 1928 with two major rail lines crossing .The Seaboard and Virginian.,Later to become N&W and CSX.Alberta’s “hayday “was brought on by the very vibrant rail traffic. Read more...

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