Muscarelle Museum of Art
611 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 · Williamsburg · Historic Triangle
The art museum of William & Mary, holding nearly 8,000 objects in one of the oldest campus-based collections in the United States, spanning American and English Colonial art through modern works. Underwent a major expansion in 2023–2024 that tripled its size.
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America's Tapestry: 13 Colonies. 13 Stories. 1 Nation.
2026-06-19 – 2026-09-06
13 hand-embroidered panels depicting the diverse, often-overlooked contributions of individuals from each original colony, marking America's 250th anniversary.
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Forever Marked By The Day: A Quarter Century of Mourning and Renewal
2026-06-26 – 2027-01-03
Explores the World Trade Center's history and 9/11's impact through architecture, including works by Minoru Yamasaki, Daniel Libeskind, and Michael Arad documenting mourning and renewal.
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Photography From 1870 to Tomorrow: Pioneers and Innovators
2026-06-02 – no end date sourced yet
Spans the history of photography with works from pioneering artists like Julia Margaret Cameron through contemporary innovators, showcasing the museum's expanding photography collection. No closing date has been published as of this capture.
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Resilient Beauty: Selections from the Native American Art Collection
2026-05-15 – no end date sourced yet
Presents Native American artists exploring Indigeneity through the lens of time, place, and lived experience across various media. No closing date has been published as of this capture.
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The Great American Birthday Quilt
2026-06-10 – no end date sourced yet
A collaborative quilt celebrating America's 250th anniversary with contributions from individuals across the country. The museum's own site says monumental sections will remain on view "throughout 2026" — an expected-duration statement, not a confirmed closing date, so no endAt is set here.
Official site:Muscarelle Museum of Art — official site (Exhibitions)Last checked: - currentPermanent collection
18th-20th Century American Paintings
2026-05-15 – ongoing
A rotating selection of works from the Museum's permanent collection presenting a range of eras and styles important to the story of American art — this installation began May 15, 2026, distinct from a prior same-title rotation that closed January 4, 2026 (per the museum's own exhibition archive).
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Where Late the Sweet Birds: Selected Works of Morgan Bulkeley, 1984-2025
2025-08-27 – no end date sourced yet
A retrospective showcasing five decades of Morgan Bulkeley's work addressing ecological crises through symbolism. No closing date has been published as of this capture.
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Founding the Alma Mater of the Nation
2025-02-07 – no end date sourced yet
Examines William & Mary's founding history and its role in American higher education and national leadership. No closing date has been published as of this capture.
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Other galleries nearby
- Andrews Gallery — Williamsburg
- Gallery at York Hall — York County
- On the Hill Gallery — York County
- Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center — Williamsburg
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