The museum’s collection of musical instruments and archaeology reveals how early Americans lived, worked, and expressed themselves through music and everyday objects. 1118

The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg is the oldest museum in the United States devoted to American folk art. 1117

The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg display American and British art and artifacts from the 17th to 19th centuries, highlighting colonial craftsmanship and culture. 1116

This museum serves as an orientation center to help visitors understand Jamestown’s history before they explore the actual site. 1112

The Jamestown Settlement Museum provides an in-depth look at the early history of English America through immersive exhibits, films, and historical artifacts. 1111

The Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the state’s rich past from its early Native American roots to the present. 1108

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ Asian art collection spans more than 2,000 years and includes masterpieces from China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia. 1107