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William King Museum of Art, Abingdon, VA

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William King Museum of Art

Abingdon art museum with regional contemporary work, international fine art, and decorative arts heritage galleries.

415 Academy Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210 · Abingdon, VA

About William King Museum of Art

The William King Museum of Art is a visual arts and cultural heritage museum in Abingdon, Virginia, housed in a historic 1913 former school building. Its galleries show contemporary art from Appalachia alongside fine art from around the world. The museum also holds the Betsy K. White Cultural Heritage Research Archive, which supports two galleries focused on the region's decorative arts tradition. Visitors can also find resident artist studios, an outdoor sculpture garden, and the VanGogh Educational Outreach Program.

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