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325 Francis Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185
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“Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum” Fodors.com
“Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum” PlanetWare.com
“Colonial Williamsburg folk art museum looks at more than just 18th century” canoe.ca / Associated Press
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 85 attractions in Williamsburg
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Traveler Description: 19th-century folk household objects (toys, kitchenware, paintings, furniture, etc.) are on display at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
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Attraction type: Art museum
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 325 Francis Street Williamsburg, VA 23185
Tel: 757 220 7693

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“Children Not Welcome”
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2 of 5 stars
WarrenGrove   7 contributions
Warren Grove, NJ
Apr 14, 2009

The museum layout and the quality of the pieces on display deserve kudos. The live show we saw on the history of the banjo in America was fantastic. Likewise, the effort made to make the museum enjoyable for kids should be commended, including the quilting puzzle and drawing/coloring tables for little ones. However, someone forgot to tell the staff that... more

“Great toy museum”
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4 of 5 stars
met101   13 contributions
Stratford
Oct 13, 2008

If you like dollhouses don't miss this museum. more

“An Amazing Museum!”
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5 of 5 stars
tutusandtoeshoes   5 contributions
Sunny, US
Aug 30, 2008

I truly enjoyed this museum! I am not a huge fan on museums usually, but this one was much different. They had some really cool stuff! I think I liked the toys the best. They were so cool to see! Also the weavers(I'm not sure which of the two museums they were in) were awesome! I talked to them for... more

“Well Worth the Time -Especially on a hot afternoon”
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5 of 5 stars
travelbob1   75 contributions
NorthEast
Aug 22, 2008

This museum is accesible from Glouster Street, CW through the Mental Hospital building and exhibit. You may not bring in bags and the like, but stiorage is provided. The museum is a treasure of American art of all kinds. It provides the visitor with quite a sampling of the American talent of that time. There is much to admire for... more

“Must do with children!!”
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5 of 5 stars
Blackwell5   1 contribution
Maryland
Sep 22, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

This is an amazing collection of art for the young and old. The collection is more approachable, ecclectic, funny than what one finds in a tradition "art museum". My son's favorite was the large wooden hippo that played the song "Animal Crackers in My Soup". The museum also offers many art project times for kids to produce their own folk... more

“Try to leave time for this!”
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5 of 5 stars
LoveToTravelWhenICan   10 contributions
Pennsylvania, USA
Sep 2, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

We did not have time to do this properly. We ran in to see the building in which it is housed...the old mental hospital...before running back for an evening activity. It was at the end of our trip. We were so disappointed that we didn't have more days. Our kids (8 and 12) also were disappointed. Neat stuff! more

“A Must See in Williamsburg!”
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5 of 5 stars
Shenandoah Valley   1 contribution
VA
Feb 3, 2005
1
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Our family vacationed in Williamsburg right after Christmas. We visited the Rockefeller house and museum, and left knowing that the price of the ticket for entrance was more than worth it! The folk art pieces (incredible paintings, doll houses, and sculptures) were absolutely gorgeous, and seeing them in person after viewing them in magazines blew us all away! What a... more

“"The Throne" well worth the visit!”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Feb 21, 2002
3
people found this review helpful

The traveling exhibit, "The Throne," a work of art by James Hampton, was worth the trip to the Folk Art Center, and I highly recommend seeing this incredible display. No words can describe it! After staring at it for an hour, it still seemed unreal. Truly an amazing feast for the eyes, and a thought-provoking story. The rest of the... more

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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum Address

325 Francis Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Tel: 757 220 7693