peninsula fine arts center

PhyllisD446

We went to see the African American art display. I have never been to this museum before. The displays are beautiful and are laid out well. The young lady at the information booth was informative and helpful. We walked through and enjoyed the amazing artwork on a self-guided tour. The place is very small and we were able to go on a day when admission is free so that was a bonus. I would like to go back again once the next display is featured. Well worth the drive.

andreweth

This museum has changing exhibits, a gift shop, and sometimes offers poetry readings and wine in the evenings. Check the schedule.

JackieG723

Although the paintings for the current Environmental exhibit were fantastic, I found the rest of the artwork less than Fine. The Center is free, so it's a nice thing to do when you have an hour to kill. The grounds looked like they had nice running/walking trails that I'd like to explore on a warmer day.

UpstateLoyalist

Perhaps our expectations were raised too high by visiting the Mariners' Museum, just next door, but we found this museum disappointing and the art displayed there to be somewhat uninspired. We've enjoyed visits to many small museums and galleries, but here I don't think anyone in our group felt the need to dwell over what seemed like a fairly humdrum display. There were some very nice photographs in the main corridor, but the building itself holds no interest, and the display area is small, and exhausted in something under ten minutes. The museum shop appeared to have some attractive gifts, but that shouldn't be the highlight of the tour.

937KarenA937

I loved the art pieces. The gift shop is items all made by artist. It has an outside area that you can rent for weddings, or a party that area is supper nice. If you like art and you want to see something different it is good. They also have kid art classes. You will have to call to get info on that. This art center is PFAC and in the same parking lot as Mariners Museum.

MerylAnnB

I got there on the last day, this was a FABULOUS show! Even though they are a small museum, they had lots of wonderful paintings from the Reading Museum's traveling show, "American Impressionism: The Lure of the Artist's Colony." There was plenty to look at, and I was happily immersed for over an hour and a half. Their gift shop has lots of great items too - this is a great local museum, I have seen other great exhibits there over the years.

SharpShoey

We came for the American Impressionist paintings display and were not disappointed. The museum doesn't have a lot of galleries but it is clean, modern and very reasonable in price. There is a museum shop near the front door. Lots of parking space, no restaurant.

SherylC309

We visited this museum to see the American Impressionist exhibit that is currently showing. As luck would have it, we arrived on a "free" weekend, so there was no admission charge! This was our first visit to the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, but it certainly won't be our last. While we were somewhat disappointed in the exhibit, the facility itself was a very pleasant surprise. It has nice, open spaces in the galleries, with seating available if one chooses to sit and ponder a certain piece of art. There is also a nice gift shop that features work by local artists, emphasis on pottery and jewelry with some paintings. The docent on duty was very helpful and knowledgeable about the exhibit and was able to suggest the best route for viewing the paintings. It is definitely worth a visit. The grounds are also quite nice, and it is close to the Mariner's Museum, so it would be easy to do both on one day.

KarenG98

I'm a member here, so I'm a little biased. I have also taken watercolor painting classes here, and it is a great art center. You really should visit at least a few times to get the flavor of the place. They also have wonderful classes for children. What a prize for this community!

mikehG6758DP

The Peninsula Fine Arts Center (PFAC) is nice, tho relatively small. Most art museums are large and I feel drained after walking through them. The PFAC is the right size...especially if you go on a "free" weekend or if you join as an annual member.

PatriciaG471

Lovely arts center/display space focussing on regional artists, and well worth visiting. Great gift shop. For an enjoyable day out, combine a visit to the PFAC with a walk on the Noland Trail and a visit to the Mariner`s Museum, and maybe rent a boat on the lake as well. The Mariner`s Museum park is wonderful any time of year.

Newport-News-VA

I can't believe I lived in Newport News before I discovered this little gem. Wasted years. There are no permanent collections so art exhibits change about every two months. The exhibits are eclectic - paintings from the masters such as the American Andrew Wyeth, to avant garde works of contemporary artists, to showcasing regional artists. The center is sized just right for a one hour visit - no long galleries to trudge through to find your way out. The center also offers a broad array of art classes for both adults and children.

Pnemiller

We just saw the museum's wonderful 50th anniversary exhibit of 50 American artists. There was also exhibits of small works and a exhibit by two local artists. This one story museum has no permanent collection but has very good changing exhibits. Parking is free and easy in this museum area of the city. The museum is part of the North American Reciprocal Museums so members of those museums get free admission.

Zzzelda

The Peninsula Fine Arts Center is a really, really great local art treasure. One month they may be hosting a visiting exhibiting of prints by Goya or photos by Ansel Adams and the next showcasing the talents of area university art students. The PFAC also offers a full spectrum of art classes for both adults and kids.

JLDC

The revolving art is so interesting and the displays are well done. Liked that it is near Mariners Museum and the beautiful park with walking, hiking, picnic spots, lake and river. Check out the Lions Bridge on the lake next to the river. Also near nice neigborhoods.