The best arts & culture spots in Petersburg

“Walton Gallery Inc. is one of those Petersburg spots where you pop in for a quick look and end up lingering, taking in exhibitions that spark conversation and bring some fresh color to your week. Need a nudge of inspiration between errands or a low-key place to discover new work?”

From the Petersburg newsletter, September 2, 2026

“Historic Farmers Bank Museum keeps Petersburg history tangible inside an 1817 bank that once housed the Farmers Bank of Virginia, sharing how banking, commerce, architecture, and everyday life shaped the city in the first half of the 19th century.”

From the Petersburg newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Make time this week for Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum, 130,000 square feet of restored trucks, tractors, classic cars, antique radios, and Americana, plus a retro 1950s diner for refueling and a gift shop stacked with die-cast collectibles. Check it out.”

From the Petersburg newsletter, August 27, 2026

“Skip the textbook and spend an afternoon at the Education Center at Pamplin Historical Park, where living history and the stories of soldiers, civilians, and the enslaved make the Civil War tangible. It’s thoughtful, locally rooted, and surprisingly fun to explore with friends or curious kids.”

From the Petersburg newsletter, September 11, 2026

“If you need a midweek reminder that Petersburg has layers, Centre Hill Mansion House Museum wraps 1823 Federal splendor around real history, from Lincoln’s April 7, 1865 visit to rooms seen in Killing Lincoln, Turn, and Mercy Street.”

From the Petersburg newsletter, September 17, 2026