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A CULTURALLY ENRICHED COMMUNITY
The greater Williamsburg area abounds with cultural venues that are both year-round and seasonal, ranging from headliner concerts to small intimate community theater. Whether your interests are in the visual arts, performing arts or even the culinary arts you will enjoy the wealth of enriching experiences available to you. Here are just a few:
Chrysler Museum of Art. Between Williamsburg and Norfolk, this world-renown art museum offers over 60 galleries, a theatre and outdoor gardens. The galleries house a distinguished permanent collection, as well as present up to five changing exhibitions each year. The impressive permanent collection contains a comprehensive representation of European and American paintings and sculptures, Art Nouveau furniture and an extraordinary glass collection along with other many art forms.
English and American furniture, textiles, prints, silver, and ceramics are displayed ranging from the 17th to the early 19th century.
Ferguson Center for the Arts. Just 40 40 minutes away and located on the campus of Christopher Newport University, this $55 million, 300,000-square-foot acoustically superb venue boasts a 1,700-seat Concert Hall theater, a 500-seat Music & Theatre Hall, and a 200-seat Studio Theatre. Opened in 2005, this world-class facility provides a focus for the arts on the Virginia peninsula. Events include national headliners, plays, dance, local and national symphony performances and the Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Festival each year.
Hampton Coliseum. Large scale entertainment events such as national headliner concerts and even circus performances are held at the nearby Hampton Coliseum. In addition to the virtually endless list of performances, the Hampton Jazz Festival is held here each year.
Kimball Theatre. Located in the heart of Merchants Square in Williamsburg, the Kimball Theatre offers live performances as well as current film screenings. In cooperation with the College of William & Mary, Colonial Williamsburg and community organizations, the Kimball Theatre stages a broad spectrum of performances ranging from historical interpretations by actors from Colonial Williamsburg to contemporary rock music concerts.
Muscarelle Museum of Art. Situated on the campus of William & Mary, the Muscarelle Museum of Art offers displays of the University's permanent collection and hosts a number of changing exhibitions each year. In recent years, this museum has attracted both national and international attention in the art community.
Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall. On the campus of William & Mary, The Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall artfully stages productions throughout the year. This venue offers multiple stages including the Mainstage Theatre, the Studio Theatre and the Laboratory Theatre making possible a variety of dance, music and plays to be performed. Each summer, the annual Virginia Shakespeare Festival is eagerly awaited by residents and visitors alike.
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