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Muscarelle Museum of Art, Williamsburg, VA

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Muscarelle Museum of Art

University art museum on the College of William & Mary campus, offering rotating exhibitions, a permanent collection, and docent-led tours.

611 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 · Williamsburg, VA

About Muscarelle Museum of Art

The Muscarelle is a university museum located on the campus of William & Mary in Williamsburg. It presents changing exhibitions across painting, photography, drawing, prints, and Native American art, and it hosts lectures, family programs, and evening events. Its permanent holdings started with a gift in 1732 and now total close to 8,000 objects. Visitors can join volunteer docent programs or book private docent-led tours through membership levels.

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