Enjoy free general admission at one of the Southeast's premier art museums! The Taubman Museum of Art is located in the city of Roanoke, nestled in a picturesque valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The Taubman Museum of Art thrives in a popular historic district surrounded by an open-air farmer's market, specialty shops, and a variety of restaurants. Founded in 1951, the museum exhibits significant works of art from cultures throughout the world with a special emphasis on American art and the artistic expressions of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The museum encourages extraordinary enthusiasm for the visual arts. Visitors will discover visually stunning exhibitions, creative programs, and an engaging interactive center for all ages. Tours, gallery talks, family days, classes, and camps are part of the art museum's regular programming.