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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum

325 Francis Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
757 220 7693
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Ranked #1 of 45 attractions in Williamsburg
Type: Art Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
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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Dacula, Georgia, United States
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

I adore folk art so I was in heaven touring this museum. It was fascinating to actually see this collection of historical and casual artwork.

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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27 reviews 27 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

I like the tours- very informative. A great museum with wonderful folk art & textiles. Well worth the side trip.

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Anniston,AL
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20 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

As many others have stated, we ended up here on a rainy day. But we should have put this on our MUST SEE list for Williamsburg. It is filled with an eclectic collection of items: portraits, armory, furniture, sculpture, and one of the most amazing collections of silver. As a bonus, you enter the museum through the old hospital where... More

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Townville, South Carolina
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

The collection are well worth a visit. I particularly enjoyed the furniture and folk art, but there is something for everyone, from the earliest money in America, to guns, pottery, quilts, musical instruments, and silver.

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Owings Mills, Maryland
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41 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

I didn't even know the museum existed, but ventured in when the weather wasn't cooperating. Although folk art isn't totally my thing, it was very interesting and fascinating to see the china, silver and more over time. This museum is definitely worth a visit. It's free admission with a ticket to Colonial Williamsburg. There is an exhibit/room specifically for kids.... More

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Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
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150 reviews 150 reviews
36 attraction reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We loved the Folk Art tour. The woman was fantastic. (Wish I had remembered her name.) Definitely worth seeing. I'd go back...

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Youngsville, Louisiana
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Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Enjoyed the folk art at Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. The guided tours were great and very informative. Would recommend seeing the museum.

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Columbus, Ohio
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27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We liked the well done display techniques, the vast extent of the museum, the comfort, the fantastic art and much more! We could have spent a whole day here, and been thrilled. On a day when Williamsburg had 5.5 inches of rain in three hours, this was a gift and a lifesaver! The frequent areas to sit and relax and... More

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Calgary, Canada
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37 reviews 37 reviews
20 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

On the day we checked out and were driving on to Alexandria, VA, we decided to walk through this museum. To think we could do it quickly prior to hitting the road was naive and to do it on a day that was raining … well, it was packed with people and kids. We still enjoyed seeing quilts, paintings, musical... More

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Lawrence, Kansas
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6 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

I wasn't expecting the quality or caliber of art, atiques, and information that was here. It is also a great deal larger than I was expecting. A great activity when you need to get out of the elements if you are a Colonial Williamsburg.

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