Step into the Making Music in Early America exhibit with the Governor's Musick's Kyle Collins for a night of gothic-flavored music on the organized piano, a hybrid keyboard instrument that combines the delicate timbres of the piano with the imposing presence of the organ.
Horace Walpole's Castle of Otranto, the "original gothic horror novel," was sold in Williamsburg through the Virginia Gazette in 1771. This book inspired a trend of 18th-century stories of horrid adventures through the supernatural, with music used to portray the innocent protagonist against the discordant villain.
Parking near the Art Museums is recommended. If you plan to park at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, please check the bus schedule.
Other Experiences
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Museum Discoveries: The Public Hospital of 1773
Explore the Public Hospital of 1773 for a discussion about 18th-century mental health and the history of the reconstructed mental hospital.
Art Museums Admission
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Tour: Poetry & Art
Join us on a family-friendly tour. We will explore the galleries, connecting objects on exhibit to favorite poems, and then enjoy a poetry-writing activity.
Art Museums Admission
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Homeschool Hands-On: Create Art!
Explore the Galleries at the Art Museums, then drop by the Goode Education Studio and create art inspired by objects on exhibit.
Art Museums Admission