William King Museum of Art

William King Museum of Art WKMA features galleries showcasing art of the region and of the world, both contemporary and historic.

The William King Museum of Art is a non-profit regional art museum and arts education center housed in a historic 1913 former school. It is the only facility of its kind and Virginia’s only nationally accredited museum west of Roanoke. An average of nine exhibitions are mounted each year, showcasing art of the region and of the world. Programming includes artist talks, lectures, workshops, and oth

er special events. Two additional galleries include the Student Gallery, which displays works from area schools and colleges, and the Panoramic Gallery that features self-curated shows by local artists. These two galleries offer up to 24 additional exhibits a year. An extensive arts education program serves school and public audiences both within and outside of the facility. The Museum also features artist studios, reference library, research archives, and an outdoor sculpture garden.

We still have plenty of booths available at our Mistletoe Market! This is a great opportunity to share your craft with t...
09/02/2026

We still have plenty of booths available at our Mistletoe Market! This is a great opportunity to share your craft with the community and get your name out there. Visit https://williamkingmuseum.org/mistletoe-market/ to learn more!

Don’t forget about our homeschool art classes! These classes teach the fundamentals of art through super fun projects su...
09/01/2026

Don’t forget about our homeschool art classes! These classes teach the fundamentals of art through super fun projects such as creating clay pumpkin rattles or drawing and learning about freshwater mussels! Classes start September 16th, so don’t wait to sign-up!
You can learn more about the classes offered and sign-up by visiting https://williamkingmuseum.org/classes-youth/

Due to our waterline being worked on, we will be closed this Wednesday. We will re-open Thursday with our regular hours....
08/31/2026

Due to our waterline being worked on, we will be closed this Wednesday. We will re-open Thursday with our regular hours. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you'll come see us when we open back up on Thursday!

First Friday is this Friday! Join us in very cool Art Lab from 5pm-8pm for crafts, snacks, and artist open studios! This...
08/31/2026

First Friday is this Friday! Join us in very cool Art Lab from 5pm-8pm for crafts, snacks, and artist open studios! This month you'll be able to make your own buttons with Art Lab staff!

Our amazing Art Lab is hosting a Dolly tribute show! Submissions accepted through September 18th and the exhibit will be...
08/28/2026

Our amazing Art Lab is hosting a Dolly tribute show! Submissions accepted through September 18th and the exhibit will be on display September 28th through November 28th. Please share and submit your work!

It’s never too early to start thinking about the holiday season so we are excited to announce our 27th annual Mistletoe ...
08/27/2026

It’s never too early to start thinking about the holiday season so we are excited to announce our 27th annual Mistletoe Market, which will be held November 6-8th!
Mistletoe Market is the Southeast’s pre-eminent boutique holiday gift mart and a major fundraiser for William King Museum of Art. The hallmark of Mistletoe Market is quality, variety, and uniqueness. Mistletoe Market is a wonderful opportunity to shop local, take photos with Santa, spend time with family and friends, and truly get in the holiday spirit!
You can learn more about this year's market by visiting https://williamkingmuseum.org/mistletoe-market/

September is next week and you know what that means... another First Friday! Come join us Friday, September 4th from 5-8...
08/26/2026

September is next week and you know what that means... another First Friday! Come join us Friday, September 4th from 5-8pm for artist open studios, snacks, and crafts. I hear we'll be making animal buttons! It's going to be a great time and we hope to see you there!

Don't forget that we are OPEN today so you can come see our Scottish art exhibit "The House, The Highlands and the Great...
08/24/2026

Don't forget that we are OPEN today so you can come see our Scottish art exhibit "The House, The Highlands and the Great Big Sea" before it leaves us today! This exhibit is absolutely gorgeous and we've loved having it on display.

Last Chance to see Scottish Artworks!"The House, The Highlands and the Great Big Sea", WKMA's exhibition of 19th century...
08/21/2026

Last Chance to see Scottish Artworks!

"The House, The Highlands and the Great Big Sea", WKMA's exhibition of 19th century Scottish artworks is closing soon! If you haven't gotten a chance to see it, please make sure to visit us! Its final day of display will be Monday, August 24th, from 10AM to 5PM. We will be happy to welcome you before we say farewell to a stunning collection!

Don’t forget about our storytelling event, “I Take This Body, in Sickness and in Health” An afternoon of stories with H...
08/20/2026

Don’t forget about our storytelling event, “I Take This Body, in Sickness and in Health” An afternoon of stories with Hannah Harvey, inspired by the artwork of Jocelyn Mathewes that’s happening TODAY at 4:30! This is going to be a very engaging and fun event that you don’t want to miss!

Address

415 Academy Drive NW
Abingdon, VA
24210

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12766285005

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