Danville Attractions

Danville boasts a large number of Victorian buildings, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to a walking tour of the town, be sure to see the Danville Museum of Fine Art and History and the Danville Science Center.

Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History

The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is housed in the 1859 Sutherlin Mansion. The home is probably best known for one week in early April, 1865, when it was occupied by Jefferson Davis. The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History features temporary exhibitions on a variety of subjects.

Address

Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History
975 Main Street
Danville, VA 24541-1822
United States

Phone 1 (434) 793-5644

Fax 1 (434) 799-6145

http://www.danvillemuseum.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	14:00	14:00
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Cost

Adult	$ 5.00
Senior over 55	$ 4.00
Students	$ 4.00
Child 6 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Facilities

Gift shop

Danville Science Center

The Danville Science Center aims to make science fun through interactive exhibits designed for all ages. The center offers children's programs, temporary exhibits, and will host birthday parties for youngsters. The building that houses the Danville Science Center is the historic Southern Railway Passenger Station, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Address

Danville Science Center
677 Craghead Street
Danville, VA 24541-1503
United States

Phone 1 (434) 791-5160

Fax 1 (434) 791-5168

http://www.dsc.smv.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	13:00
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:

Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Cost

Adult	$ 6.00
Military discount	$ 5.00
Child 4-12	$ 5.00
Senior over 60	$ 5.00
Child 3 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars