Gari Melchers Home and Studio

Gari Melchers Home and Studio Come, explore creativity! He was one of the most successful painters of his time, sought out by the rich and famous. Be a part of this story.

She was a beautiful, young art student, and his biggest fan. They fell in love on an ocean liner and spent their lives sharing art. More than a hundred years later, the story of Gari and Corinne Melchers lives on in their home, Belmont. Come and explore this unique 18th century estate, tour stunning art galleries and hike the 27 acres of garden and trails. Share it with someone you love! A Nationa

l Historic Landmark, Gari Melchers Home and Studio is one of just 30 of America’s most significant artists’ spaces included in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios consortium. Gari Melchers Home and Studio is home to the official Stafford County Visitor Center which is open daily 10 am – 5 pm.

Thank You! Gari Melchers Home and Studio thanks all who donated to the Belmont Conservation Endowment on Mary Wash Day 2...
05/23/2026

Thank You! Gari Melchers Home and Studio thanks all who donated to the Belmont Conservation Endowment on Mary Wash Day 2026!

Your generosity added $4,386.69, which unlocked a $9,500 match by Brian ’84 and Erma ’82 Baker, for a total of $13,886.69! to the fund, which will help us ensure that this National Historic Landmark is preserved for the benefit of future generations.

It's rose season here at Belmont! This blog post digs deep into Corinne Melchers' love of roses and the many varieties s...
05/22/2026

It's rose season here at Belmont! This blog post digs deep into Corinne Melchers' love of roses and the many varieties she planted in the garden.

Since my first days at Belmont in 1999, I have combed through our archives looking for clues to what the buildings, gardens, and grounds looked like when Gari and Corinne Melchers lived and worked here.It became apparent early on that roses played an important part in the landscape. The archives are...

Gari Melchers Home and Studio is proud to announce that we are part of Blue Star Museums again this year! We will offer ...
05/21/2026

Gari Melchers Home and Studio is proud to announce that we are part of Blue Star Museums again this year! We will offer FREE entrance for all active duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Our site will be open on Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

National Endowment for the Arts

Sneak peek of "History Paintings in Progress: Gari Melchers' Mural Studies." Thanks to our exhibition sponsors: Erma an...
05/19/2026

Sneak peek of "History Paintings in Progress: Gari Melchers' Mural Studies." Thanks to our exhibition sponsors: Erma and Brian Baker.

Check out our new exhibition!
05/19/2026

Check out our new exhibition!

As the nation prepares for America 250, a new exhibition at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont is giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how histo...

05/13/2026

GMH&S cannot host prom photography guests on May 16 due to a private event.

Please consider using the UMW campus for your photography needs.

Maps & DirectionsFredericksburg is accessible by transportation services from major airports in the Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va., areas. Fredericksburg is also served by commercial buses and by Amtrak. FRED, the Fredericksburg Regional Transit bus system, can transport visitors around the Fr...

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! 💐"Birds and jewels and flowers rejoice the eye. Faces linger in the mind like music. But a...
05/09/2026

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! 💐

"Birds and jewels and flowers rejoice the eye. Faces linger in the mind like music. But a mother with a baby in her arms is lovelier than all else. The tenderness of the mother, the wonder of the baby and the intimacy of their love - that is the most beautiful thing in life." ~ Gari Melchers

Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 💐 Our Museum Store is stocked with unique treasures and thoughtful fi...
05/05/2026

Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 💐 Our Museum Store is stocked with unique treasures and thoughtful finds she’ll truly love. Come take a look!

Our peonies, irises, and roses are in their full glory this week. Stop by to get your🌹fix.
04/27/2026

Our peonies, irises, and roses are in their full glory this week. Stop by to get your🌹fix.

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Falmouth, VA
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