Threads of Feeling, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The Mental Hospital doubles as the entrance to the Art Museum.  To the left, you can be frightened by what passed as treatment in the early days of the country. To the right, you can see the "Threads of Feeling" exhibit and a beautiful collection of artwork and colonial items.

Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

Colonial Williamsburg re-branded the Abby Alrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum and the Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum to be the "Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg."  Banners, like this, showing various pieces from the museums are prominently displayed throughout town.

The Art Museums At Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The Abby Alrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum and Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are housed in the same building and offer a eclectic selection of artwork for view. Oddly enough, the entry is through the Mental Hospital exhibit.

Summertime Folk Art, Williamsburg, Virginia

This "Summertime" folk art painting at Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum is quite appealing in the cold of February.

The Doll House, Williamsburg, Virginia

This very large doll house decked out in colonial fashion is displayed at the Art Museum in Colonial Williamsburg.

Presidents' Day Portrait, Williamsburg, Virginia

This painting of George Washington from the DeWitt Wallace /Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Museum seemed appropriate for President's Day.

Historic Artwork, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Dewitt-Wallace and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum are the home to many beautiful artworks in a variety of media; this is one.

Folk Art, Williamsburg, Virginia

This is one of many fantastic folk art items at the Abby Alrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.

High Tea, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

One of the many colonial tea sets on display in the DeWitt Wallace and Abby Alrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.

Masterworks At The Museum, Williamsburg, Virginia

This exhibit greets visitors entering the Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in Colonial Williamsburg. They share a building and present thousands of fabulous exhibits that periodically rotate so that you need and want to go back again and again.

Liberty Enlightening The World, Williamsburg Virginia

This weather vane is part of the display at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.

World's Wildest Stereo, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, Williamsburg, Virginia

This is the wildest stereo we have ever seen. This little beastie carries its turntable in its back just in case a party breaks out. It is an exhibit at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum and one of many very interesting items. 

Cigar Store Icons, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, Williamsburg, Virginia

These cigar store characters are just a few of those on display at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. They certainly catch your attention.

Folk Art At The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum features a number of colorful folk art, copies of which are for sale in the museum store. This beautiful painting is part of a calendar.