General, History, Library, Military, Specialized

AAF is a journey like no other into the fascinating world of military history. View artifacts dating from 1509 to present during your tour of the finest and most extensive international tank and cavalry collection in the world. Your journey with us begins with an exhibit of civil war soldiers riding a horse drawn gatling gun and limber, with a war dog by their side. Next is the collection of Tank toys or AFV's as many call them. Over 300 toys are in this collection and some that as a little boy I bet you even played with. The get ready for some rock N roll with our Elvis in the Army exhibit. Elvis was in the 3rd Army stationed in German, but he did his tour of duty for this great nation.

Art, History, Historic House

Located in historic Sutherlin Mansion, the last capital of the Confederacy. Contains three art galleries with rotating exhibitions of contemporary works, and a permanent exhibit: Between the Lines: Danville 1861 - 1865. Main focus is Danville history and the history of the mansion. Stratford collections consist of 16 - 20th century American, European, and Asian artifacts.

History, Historic House

Historic House, Historical Society

A mill worker's house with period furnishings.

Children's, Natural History, Science

Located at the historic Crossing at the Dan, the Danville Science Center delights all ages with its hands-on exhibits, natural history collection and special programs that make science fun for everyone. During butterfly season (April-October), visit the Center's Butterfly Station and Garden - one of only a few butterfly greenhouses in Virginia. The Science Center is a division of the Science Museum of Virginia.