DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum displays a vast collection of American and British antiques from the 17th, 18th, and 19th century. Artifacts include metals, ceramics, glass items, costumes, paintings, weapons, textiles, and furniture. In addition to ongoing exhibits, the museum hosts rotating ones on topics such as dollhouses, keyboard instruments, and silver. The gift shop sells books, music, jewelry, gifts, and accessories reflecting 18th- and 19th-century decorative arts. Put DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum into our Williamsburg holiday builder website to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Williamsburg.
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DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum reviews
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A true gem. Tons of artifacts, arts and more. It is well curated and honestly quite a bit of fun. Highly recommended.
A true gem. Tons of artifacts, arts and more. It is well curated and honestly quite a bit of fun. Highly recommended. more »
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This is more than just an "art" museum. Portraits, yes, but artifacts galore. Furniture, china, and the section on toys was fascinating. We also watched a presentation in the auditorium which was..... more
This is more than just an "art" museum. Portraits, yes, but artifacts galore. Furniture, china, and the section on toys was fascinating. We also watched a presentation in the auditorium which was..... more »
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This is a beautiful and interesting museum. It has lots of beautiful furniture, dishes, silver, portraits, and has some musical instruments, weapons from the Revolutionary War, textiles, and clothing. If you like museums, this is a must see when you visit Williamsburg.
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Great Americana folk art, large collection. Also excellent colonial American antique furniture
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