Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum

Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum

När Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, fru till John D. Rockefeller, lånade ut en del av sin folkkonstsamling till Ludwell-Paradise House i Williamsburg 1935, hade hon ingen aning om att hennes föremål så småningom skulle tjäna som kärnan i ett museum uppkallat efter henne. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum öppnade ursprungligen med 424 föremål, alla donerade eller samlade av Rockefeller, men idag har museet mer än 3000 stycken och är en av de största samlingarna av amerikansk folkkonst.

Grundades 1957, varje tum på webbplatsen kommer till liv med djärva färger och invecklat hantverk, allt berättar historierna om det amerikanska folklivet. Museet har utöver konsten samlingar av träleksaker, sniderier och handarbete. Många barn njuter av utställningen "Down on the Farm".

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301 S. Nassau St., Williamsburg, Virginia, 23185

The basics

Founded in 1957, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum originally opened with 424 objects, all donated or collected by Rockefeller. It currently features more than 3,000 pieces that come alive with bold colors and intricate craftsmanship, all telling the stories of American folklife. The museum features collections of wooden toys, carvings, and needlework, in addition to the art. Passes to Colonial Williamsburg include admission to this museum as well as the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. Guided, themed tours exploring various exhibits are offered throughout the week.

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Things to know before you go

  • The “Down on the Farm” exhibit, which follows the journey of Prince—a carved wooden dog—is a favorite among visiting families.
  • The museum shop sells souvenirs and gifts, and an on-site cafe serves traditional American fare.
  • Single-day or multi-day tickets to Colonial Williamsburg are available.
  • Download the Colonial Williamsburg Explorer app to help navigate the different sites.
  • Travelers say that benches throughout the museum make it senior-friendly.
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How to get there

The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum is located in Colonial Williamsburg at 326 West Francis Street, about 2.5 hours away by car from Washington DC. Or, you can reach the site via Amtrak; the Williamsburg Transportation Center is the closest stop. After arriving at Colonial Williamsburg, hop aboard the free shuttle to visit the main sights including the museum.

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When to get there

The museum is open throughout the year, with opening hours from morning until early evening. Overall, fall and spring are popular times to visit Colonial Williamsburg because of the comfortable temperatures, along with views of the changing foliage in fall and budding gardens in spring. Also, throughout the year, the attraction hosts festivities such as Mr. Jefferson's Palace Garden Party in May.

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DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum

Next to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum sits the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, which showcases American and British furniture, ceramics, paintings, prints, firearms, and textiles from the 17th through the 19th century. There is also a portrait gallery, and the on-site Hennage Auditorium is where lectures and musical performances take place.

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