Reynolda House Museum of American Art

Perfect date trip. We spent 2 hours and could have spent more. The posted history was so informative and fascinating. It's a lot to read. Walking the grounds gave you a sense of the magnificence of the place, but the house was a highlight. The house itself was a work of art. I loved the basement game area. Being able to play table tennis was a surprisingly welcome treat. The staff wasn't only there for security, which seemed a bit excessive, but I understand. The staff was knowledgeable and had spectacular insight when asked specific questions. We had a great trip. We keep telling others they should see this.

I’ll be honest, I’m not usually a huge historical home fan so take my review with a grain of salt. I did think the home was beautiful though! It was $18 (before tax) and I felt like it was worth it. There are four floors total, though the attic is small. The outside of the house was my favorite with the white exterior and green windows. If you can swing it, I’d recommend going in the afternoon so you can hear the organ play at 2:45 PM (it’s not exact because I guess it takes a while to turn on) and is digitized. It’s pretty cool though to hear the music while you’re walking through the house. I’ll review it separately, but definitely check out the gardens while you are there! They are free!

Free with NARM membership. Mansion that belonged to R. J. Reynolds family. Really nice art collection and the home is a gorgeous 4 story mansion.

Great walking trails and scenery. I wish there were more garbage cans throughout the park. I had to cary some trash on an entire 2+ mile walk because I couldn't find a trash can anywhere.

Amazing place with a lot of art and in the basement there is ping pong and there a few interesting mysteries that you can find but overall a great place

I came here for the first time a couple weekends ago because they were doing free admission and it was a great way to spend my afternoon! I had been to Reynolda Village many times but never realized all the history behind this place. I spent about 2.5 hr walking through the place, reading most of the plaques and really enjoying a lot of the artwork throughout. The house is huge, 4 stories in all. I think my favorite spots were the sleeping porches and then the basement with a shooting range, bowling alley, wet bar, and pool! The main level had a ton of open spaces and lounge areas too. Learning more about the entire family, as well as the overall community was fascinating and gave me a deeper appreciation for RV. If you haven't taken a tour yet, I highly recommend it!

A stunning FIVE-STAR self-guided tour of the Reynolda House Museum, built in 1917 as the family residence of Katharine Smith and R.J. Reynolds on a 1,067-acre estate. This comfortable and regal home is frozen in time, reflecting early 20th-century style, and is brimming with period furniture, artwork, accessories, and clothing/fashions—spanning 64 rooms and 34,000 square feet. Highlights include a pipe organ that fills the home with music, a swimming pool, a ping-pong room, a bowling alley, an indoor shooting range, a bank vault, a walk-in wine cellar, and more. The home sits adjacent to Reynolda Village, Reynolda Gardens, and Wake Forest University. We spent a full day exploring the property, but you can take two hours—or two days—to enjoy your visit at your own pace. Another must-see in Winston-Salem is Old Salem, just a short 4-mile drive from the Reynolda House Museum.

I have lived with 15 minutes of this Museum for close to 20 years and this was my first visit. What vision Katharine Reynolds had in the early 1900s. The house and the gardens are gorgeous. Walked out a Patron member. Thank you for making today a great day

Experienced my first event at the NCMA Winston Salem location and it was amazing! If you love art in all forms (mixed media, photography, oil paintings, acrylic paintings, textiles, etc,) you will love the "We Belong Here" exhibit. I also encourage you to join the NCMA membership. It's absolutely worth it,

We have been waiting to visit here and finally got the opportunity to do it. Their staff is very friendly, and the history behind every single thing is very interesting. Also, we came here during one of their events, and they had the Camel City exhibition. It was a fantastic experience.

Met up with some friends for a Wednesday night fun event that was really insightful. If you ever get a chance to go to Reynolda House at night, do it. This was a ticketed event but it included two tickets for two drinks of your choice. There were also two DJs playing for the whole event so we danced a little and walked through the museum display for Camel cigarettes. It was really awesome (and shocking) to see photos of the old RJR Tobacco Company in black and white and old advertisements for Winston-Salem brand cigarettes full of the benefits of smoking tobacco. Next we were able to go into an artwork room, which was stocked full of felt, glitter, stickers, glue, twine, sequins and lace and anything else you could think of needed to decorate or make little artwork. We were each given a wooden camel ornament which represented the Camel cigarettes, and we all giggling and acted like elementary school kids as we formed our gift. The little gift shop was open also. There are several ways to get to parking lots as you wind your way around and through Reynolda Village. Hint: sign up for their emails so that you won't miss the next fun event at an exquisite historic manor and garden.

I came here for the first time a couple weekends ago because they were doing free admission and it was a great way to spend my afternoon! I had been to Reynolda Village many times but never realized all the history behind this place. I spent about 2.5 hr walking through the place, reading most of the plaques and really enjoying a lot of the artwork throughout. The house is huge, 4 stories in all. I think my favorite spots were the sleeping porches and then the basement with a shooting range, bowling alley, wet bar, and pool! The main level had a ton of open spaces and lounge areas too. Learning more about the entire family, as well as the overall community was fascinating and gave me a deeper appreciation for RV. If you haven't taken a tour yet, I highly recommend it!

The museum used to house the Reynolds family. The museum combined the best parts of a historic house and an art museum since the museum showed furnishings applicable to the period when the Reynolds family lived there along with some artwork dating back to when United States was still a relatively new country. Surprisingly, the museum has a pool that people can swim in. Although admission usually costs $18 per person, college students get free admission which makes this attraction even more of a must visit in Winston-Salem. Overall, this is a must-see when visiting Winston-Salem.

If you come here as an African American person-please do your own search especially before you pay. The picture painted of the wholesomeness of the Business Tycoon - Reynolds- in the "South" as it relates to their connection with African Americans, is completely different. (When it comes to African American history- It is exactly what you think it is , not what is trying to be spun around.) Besides that - Lots to see and lots that was preserved over the years - which is very surprising. Best part was the organs playing. I came mostly for the art, which was an abundance of... the history of the building stole the show. Did I get my monies worth--Yes.

It was like entering a multi-layered narrative about American identity, business, and art when I visited Reynolda House. Once occupied by tobacco tycoon R. J. Reynolds, the mansion now contains artwork that charts the development of American art from colonial times to the present. The museum's current exhibition, Camel City: Tobacco & Transformation, 1875-1964, which explores how the Reynolds Tobacco Company influenced Winston-Salem's economy, culture, and racial dynamics, particularly appealed to me as a Wake Forest student. The program combines ads, old photographs, and artwork to show how industry created images of prestige and power in addition to wealth. It serves as an important reminder of how exploitation and cultural capital frequently coexist by recognizing the efforts of Black workers and the disparities that contributed to the brand's success. This conflict between privilege and beauty is reflected in the Reynolda estate itself, with its rich construction and well-kept gardens. As I strolled through the galleries, I couldn't help but consider how art can both reveal and conceal the sources of wealth that support it. Reynolda invites these questions rather than avoiding them. In a way that few museums do, it connects history, ethics, and beauty in a stunning and thought-provoking visit.

Stunning! Gorgeous. Refined. A must see. The staff from start to finish are a group of beautiful volunteers who give a warm welcome and provide all that you need to experience this beautiful house. There's a band that plays and you are free to get up and jive. It's great and a must see and if you go on Sunday, it's free (call ahead to find out just in case). After visiting the house, be sure to pass by the gardens and take some photos.

Third time I have been here. First time was there once a year free day. 2nd time was after my kid attended there paid art camp and got a free tour on exhibition day for camp. Third time was for the amazing special Libby Holman murder or suicide of Smith Reynolds exhibit that showed a dark hidden secret of the Reynolda House. $18 for adults - free for kids. House has some art including an Okeefe you can get close and personal too. Spent 2 hours with special exhibit and 1 more hour in the house. They have an artomat machine as well downstairs - takes $5s and $1s.

Really nice Experience, huge historical area, really nice community, relatively safe, if you want to see a piece of cool history, this is the place to go.

What a great museum and grounds! Do yourself a favor and arrive a little before they open and park down near Reynolda Village there at the arboretum. Walk through the gardens and then head to the museum at opening time. Parking is free but entrance to the house/museum is not. Upon entry you have the front desk with a very small gift shop. Please note they do limit what you can bring into the museum and often camera bags/backpacks etc are not allowed into the house/museum. The gallery space within the complex houses traveling exhibits and is always a joy to see. I have seen a variety of shows there from realism, abstract, photography etc. The house itself also houses art which is part of the permanent collection and has pieces by Sergeant, Wood, and Dine. The house itself is a stunning piece of architecture and gives you a small idea of how the Reynolds family lived. Be sure NOT to skip the basement. You can access it via a small staircase located near the dining room. Pool tables, a bowling alley, skating, indoor rifle range, racquet ball court and a tricked out mirrored bar area. It can't be missed! The indoor pool is pretty stunning too! Once you are done with the house/museum you can head back towards your car and enjoy the shopping and food that makes up Reynolda Village.

I recently returned to the Reynolda House for the Cross Pollination exhibit. But also toured the house again. Even though I had been here a few months back I learned a lot more on this visit. More of the detailed descriptions were added to the rooms too. Face masks are still required as well as advance reservations. The Cross Pollination exhibit showcased different art forms from the traditional to other works more science based. Art and science can go together. The Master Bedroom Gallery was closed but the Katharine Reynolds exhibit was to be there through July. On this visit I did get the opportunity to take a ride in the elevator. It goes from the basement to the attic and is old school. As the museum has a lot of stairs this is a great option to make the museum to accessible to all.

This is the former home of Winston Salem cigarette magnate, RJ Reynolds. If you are from North Carolina, or have visited Biltmore, this is like Biltmore light, but feels much more like a house that people lived in and enjoyed, as opposed to being a Museum. This place has all of the pleasures of a place like Biltmore : bowling alley, indoor pool, shooting range, gardens, pipe organ, staff, quarters, etc., just at a smaller scale than at the biggest house in America. I had looked into visiting this place with my wife several times, but wasn't sure about visiting. as somebody that's been to Biltmore, probably 10 times, I figured it wouldn't live up. How mistaken I was! This place is astounding. It's not to the grand scale of Biltmore, but it is phenomenal. Nobody can hope to have the wealth of the Vanderbilts, but visiting Reynolda, anyone can feel like this is a place that they could achieve if they just made more money. I highly recommend this place, and will visit it every time. I'm in Winston Salem. Absolutely amazing!

Great. The place is just amazing. You could spend a whole day just touring the house. The people there are really friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. Just fastening even if you are not a history buff. Veterans are free.

This was a fun afternoon walking around with my daughter. Neat little piece of history hidden right down the road from me.

Really enjoyed touring the house and viewing art in a non formal way. Art on the walls in living spaces as they would have been when the family lived in the home. So nice to see a home brought back to life and read the history of how it all began. Great for all ages.

Finally visited after all these years! Actually accompanied a group of special education students on a field trip. The house is beautiful and seems well run. I was really impressed with how the tour guides had a specific "curriculum" for our special kids. The tour was very well organized. Accommodations were made and modifications given when needed. Patience was abundant. Thank you for the positive experience! I want to visit again in the spring!

Such a beautiful house and museum! We got so many beautiful pictures while we were there and loved the village shops and restaurants. I would definitely recommend a day trip or quick visit if you're in town!

A wonderful outing in the WFU area of Winston-Salem, just off Reynolda Rd, which is beautiful in the Fall with overhanging trees on both sides of the road. We were very interested by the history of this beautifully restored home, full of American art and furnishings of earlier generations of the Reynolds family. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens, and several quaint shops and eateries are nearby, one of which provided us a delicious lunch al fresco.

We toured the house after attending the Ansel Adams photo exhibit. You purchase tickets for the house tour at the entrance located near the gift shop. If you have a military ID or student ID you will receive a discount. I enjoyed watching the introductory videos about Katharine Reynolds, the family summer home , and her inspiration and influence on the home and surrounding community. Once inside the home, photography is prohibited. The home is in tact with timeless furniture as it was when the Reynolds family occurred it. The attic had clothes on display and it was interesting to see the style of the time and the stature and size of the family. Katharine Reynolds also liked Italian architecture and The name Reynolda comes from the Italian influence. The home is step back in time to look at the private home and furnishings of this famous family behind the tobacco empire.

This is a beautiful property, had the pleasure of going with my group- the tour guide was awesome and detailed with the tour, however for individuals there are audio guides- it's amazing the level of work that has been done in the house, the restorations, this history thats crammed in one home- there were kids here as there is a summer camp- what an awesome way to give back to the community!! It is a big house, 3 floors and a basement - the last floor is an attic l, can be crammed, mostly the house has central ac, the paintings are amazing, true US art!

Reynolda House Museum is such a neat spot nestled away in Reynolda Village. I would recommend going on a nice day since I feel like the grounds and gardens are a big part of the whole experience. The exhibit space isn't huge but they do a great job curating special collections. The collections rotate a good amount so you can visit a few times a year and see something new every time. I recently went and it was a gardens exhibit of all oil paintings. During the Summer they have great Cinema Under The Stars events on the front lawn. They also seem to have a lot of member mixers which makes the membership a great deal. Be sure to check out their calendar for a variety of events throughout the year that you don't have to be a member for.

This is a gorgeous place to visit. The house/museum closes at 4:30PM everyday. We came late so didn't get a chance to go to the museum and ended up just walking around the garden. I'd highly recommend visiting during spring/summer. Beautiful garden with trails for running/walking. Beware, all gates closed at 5PM. We were so enchanted by the gardens that we ended up coming back to our car and discovered that all of the gates were CLOSED!!! Two other cars were stuck with us as well! We ended up having to call the Wake Forest Police Dept. The police told us this happens all the time! Hahaha.... :))

Got to go to the American Impressionists exhibit in its last week. Went with a friend who works in acrylics, who was tremendously tolerant of my nonartistic comparisons in trying to voice my thoughts. The exhibit was amazing, and getting to peruse each work both up close and from across the gallery continually amazed me at the artists' skill with color, dimensionality, and translucence. As far as the house... I think of a bungalow as a size of house, not a style. I lived in an 800 square foot bungalow for years. Reynolda House is enormous and I loved seeing all the detail even to the 100+ year old tilework. And a main room where a 7' wide painting fits in an alcove is a room of massive scale! Amused that up in the bedroom there was a phone (for strictly internal use; outside calls needed to go thru the switchboard) accompanied by a manual -- yes, what extensions to dial for the different rooms, but more geared towards someone who never saw a phone before. It was along the lines of: 1) Pick up receiver. 2) Insert one finger in the hole above the digit you wish to dial. 3) Using that finger, rotate dial until your finger runs into the stop. 4) Release dial. The dial will rotate back to the starting position. Also included was what to listen for -- what a ring sounds like as opposed to a busy signal, for example.

We went there today and really enjoyed it. This isn't nearly in the same league, for example, as something like the Hearst Castle - so if that's what you're looking for, you'll be disappointed. However, part of the appeal of Reynolda House is its rather modest atmosphere when considering the wealth of its former inhabitants. The art gallery currently has an exhibit of paintings from the Brooklyn Museum. Before entering the house (located in a different section from the art gallery), we watched a *very* interesting (short) film about the family and the house. The house has some lovely items in a rather low-key environment. Also, the organ is fascinating (we learned from one of the guards that it cost 20% of the entire house's original value) and we went up to the attic level to see the (huge) pipes. Unfortunately it was raining heavily, so we weren't able to visit the gardens - although we viewed part of them from the breezeway, and truthfully there isn't a lot in bloom right now. The three guards were *very* friendly and we had a really enjoyable conversation with each of them. The two women at the reception desk were also very friendly. Note that the AAA and senior discounts were discontinued several months ago.

Visited twice in the last few weeks, specifically for Living Modern, the Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit. The exhibit was impressive for its paintings, sculpture, and photographs of the artist. I'm very familiar with her life and work and this was the first I've read/seen information about her wardrobe. Various dresses, skirts, kimonos, shoes, coats and suits were displayed; their labels [clothing, photographs, and artists' work] were informative and conveyed gender/feminist analysis. Gift shop was on par with other art museums, offering a variety of items for sale. If you like Artomat there was one in the gallery and a few others in Winston-Salem. Home and grounds were fascinating. Walking through the home and viewing the furnishings was lovely. Creepy dolls in the attic though. The bar on the ground/basement floor was amazing and my favorite place of all. And the pool was humid but easy on the eyes with all the green tile. Nice subway tile in the kitchen, and tile flooring in other areas as well. I understand security concerns, but was unhappy about checking my purse both times. If it's larger than 10 or 12 inches, it must be checked. Plan to bring a smaller clutch or wear clothes with pockets so that you can carry your phone, wallet, tissues, etc. Even though RHMAA hosted large numbers of visitors for this show, free parking was available. Park at the museum and when you're done, walk to Reynolda Village for a meal or to browse the shops (because parking at RV is tight).

I took a detour on a work trip and toured the home. It was definitely a neat place to visit. Throw out what you think of the tobacco business because this house is dedicated to RJ Reynolds wide as she was the brains behind the estate. The house is impressive and really is an architectural wonder. I'm amazed at how much thought and detail went into the building of the home. It's also interesting to see the different eras pressed into this building. The grounds surrounding it are exactly what I would envision a home in the South to look like. Very cool experience. The admission is $14, so a tad steep but if you visit all the sites on the land it's worth it.

Overview: The Reynolda House is a bungalow style mansion formerly owned by RJ Reynolds and Katherine Reynolds, the owners of the famous RJ Reynolds tobacco company. It (and the huge plot of land it occupied) was given to the Wake Forest University decades ago and is now a museum & art gallery open for free to Wake Forest employees/students/guests of employees OR $11 to the general public. The House: This house is closer in volume to a "standard" mansion that your rich friend in high school used to live in, rather than the Biltmore mansion in Asheville. While it may not occupy that much more volume than a "reasonably" sized mansion, it is deceptively large thanks to its relatively low ceiling heights. In addition, it has many features that are more specific to the ultra-rich such as an indoor bowling alley, a shooting galley, a full-size indoor pool, an basement bar/restaurant area, and an organ system that runs through almost the entire house. I would take photos but unfortunately they are forbidden, I think as a way to ensure the artwork or architecture isn't duplicated :-(. I took a picture of the outside of the house anyways and hope that i don't get fined. The Tour: We've always gone with the self-guided, audio tour, and have been very pleased. We love the stories and the commentary associated with all the rooms of the house, and I would say you can spend at least one hour viewing the sights and reading the descriptions accompanying each room. The Art: I've been to this mansion several times because we bring all our guests (who love history) here and have always been impressed by the frequency at which they change art pieces. While this gallery does not have any of the famous artists or works that you may find in large-city museums in Los Angeles or Boston, it does have some fun pieces by less-known artists. The last exhibit I just visited was an exhibition on chairs and I loved viewing and reading about the collection of a couple dozen chairs from the past centuries. The Grounds/Gardens: The grounds are what attracts quite a lot of dog walkers and picnickers. Don't be surprised to see everything from small pugs to corgis to pit bulls. Combine it with the adjacent Reynolda Village, and you can really spend an entire afternoon here with your special person :-). Conclusions: To be honest, I'm really not a museum kind of guy, and only come here because of my wife, because it makes her very happy. A happy wife makes me a happy guy and thus I give Reynolda House 4-stars for that.

I went with my husband because he grew up in Winston-Salem and went as a child and in our 5 years together he always talked about going back. We have a 7 month old at home and no family help but ventured out while a new sitter watched our little guy for the second time. This was going to be a great day. I liked everything I was able to read- very interesting. In fact, we were even engaging in conversation about the art which I found so enriching- until a woman interrupted us and told me to not get too close to the art. I was not touching the art and was well aware of the rules not to touch the art so this just put an unnecessary bad taste in my mouth. The museum was pretty empty- I'd say that we were one of two other groups and then there was one man who was there alone. At the end my husband told me that the man actually worked there- so at this point although he was discreet I felt a little too hovered over. But I accept his lingering over being reprimanded. Do I want to put money into something again that made me feel offended? I would only do it if someone else really wanted to go and hadn't been there. If they never reprimanded me I might find joy in going more often because I truly enjoy art and history but I didn't feel comfortable after this visit. Would be nice to have the tour include: -Explanations of some of the old items used to decorate (ex: there were items in glass cases but with no explanation of their significance) -my husband kept saying "there are so many rooms blocked off that I wish were included" -I know there's nothing anyone can do about that but the building is so big that the tour was a little shorter than expected -some rooms had all walls filled with historical info (our fav) but some had none. Would be nice to have something historical to learn in each room Front desk attendants were super nice.

I appreciate the art museum addition, and the friendly staff. Great parking, and easy access to the house. I did not come across a water closet (laundry room) during the self guided tour.

Very beautiful place. Would love to see more art on the walls but I did like the whole feel of the place. We did love the audio tour though. Well done Reynolda

We don't go inside very often but the kids love walking on the trails around the museum. A great local resource and part of the history of Winston-Salem.

I love coming to Reynolda house several times a year. They have 2 or 3 major exhibits each year. They show a variety of mediums which are interesting. Admission is 14 a person full price but you can get discounts. I like that the art exhibit is included in admission. Check their calender of events for their special Thursday events. You can see the art exhibit for 5 dollars and they have other activities like music and food. The gardens are beautiful and I would check them out as well.

My cousin and I went on a tour here-and it was a great time. I didn't see the gardens, but she did, and said they were great. Art gallery, and mansion of RJ Reynolds and his young bride. They had a pretty good audio tour, which looked a little geeky, but had some nice quotes from family members. My favorite parts were the attic and basement, which had the fun bowling alley, pool, and bar, and a display of all their fun hats and shoes. Bonus that students are free.

The Reynolda House Museum of American Art is one of my favorite places to visit in NC. I first visited the museum on Mother's Day two years ago to see the exhibit Star Power- Edward Steichens Glamour Photography. Recently my family returned to celebrate Father's Day and see the exhibit Ansel Adams, Eloquent Light. The self guided tour of the house is very steeped in history. On display throughout the house are paintings and sculptures from the museum's vast collection. There's also a greenhouse and formal gardens to explore as well as gift shops. Reynolda Village offers restaurants and various shops. I highly recommend a visit to the former home of RJ and Katherine Reynolds.

The house and gardens itself deserves 5 stars, while the people who operate the grounds and house are worthy of only one star. Not only is it not "family friendly", but the security followed us around as if we were teenagers they thought were going to shoplift. They wouldn't let me use my small little umbrella stroller, however bulky wheelchairs were acceptable. They were also very particular about how I carried my baby. I was not allowed to carry her on my shoulders for some reason. It just so happens that carrying her on my shoulders keeps her more content and less squirmy. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but I was only visiting my hometown on a brief stop, and wanted to share the house with my husband. I would recommend them taking a second look at how they treat families who want to tour the house. Being in The South, their hospitality was embarrassing. It's sad when its easier to fly with an infant than walk around a house.

I took my grandson because he is very interested in art and history. We arrived, and both needed to use the restroom. The woman at the front desk told me there were no public restrooms, and we would have to go to Renolda Village to find one. I had been there before and knew that was NOT true. Anyway, we walked to the village to use the restroom, and then went back to the museum. If I hadn't promised my grandson we would go, I would have left. We walked past several restrooms available to the public in the mansion, and my grandson asked me why the lady told us there were no restrooms. What do you tell a kid? Also, the overall attitude of the employees was snooty and suspicious. The whole experience was an unfortunate turn of events, and a real disappointment to me. Won't be going back.

I love coming here with the kids I nanny. We all love the different exhibit and going to the house especially during the holiday time when it's decorated. The attic is one of my favorite places because of all the dolls and toys it could be kind of creepy if you look at it that way but it's really not it's really sweet seeing the toys that the kids used to play with. But if you ask the seven-year-old I take she always wants to go up but when she gets up there she totally gets creeped out like at the dolls are going to come to life and snatch her, but they never have yet.

This house was beautiful. Came here for my birthday with the family. There was a couple rooms that were under maintenance, so that kind of stunk, but it's worth the trip to see this place. Check out the little village they have too!

I would say the Reynolda House is a must-see if you are visiting W-S. First, there's a short video and then you can tour the house. They also have a temporary art exhibit. When I went, it was artists' work on farming, including Grant Wood. It was an excellent exhibit. The house is gorgeous.

This place is definitely part of Winston-Salems history and serves as a backdrop to some of the families that made this place what it once was a few years ago. (Before the cigarette business started crashing) Tobacco paid for many things for many families around North Carolina and while I do not smoke, I appreciate the business. This mansion was once the home to RJ Reynolds. I wont ruin it for you by telling you everything about it. But I will say this is the Biltmore of Winston Salem. If you are in the area, stop by and take the tour.

I would definitely recommend stopping here on a day trip to Winston-Salem. (I actually found it more appealing than Old Salem which is interesting but kind of predictable.) This house is available to tour and truly has some -unique- rooms and flourishings. I won't give too much away, but definitely make sure you check out the basement! In addition, these grounds include gardens, a greenhouse, walking trails, and even a mini village with shops that were all once part of this estate. It really is worth the trip! The only reason I would give it 4/5 stars is that I would have preferred if they had someone to give a live tour vs. an audio tour. Other than that, great spot!

I will attempt to put the most positive spin on this letter that I can. Myself and my two daughters (10 & 8 yrs old) visited the Reynolda House today. We had been looking forward to this trip for weeks. When we entered, the first representative we were greeted by was Connie Docent who was absolutely phenomenal. She is the woman who's husband is a retired airline pilot. I thank her for getting us acclimated to the environment and enlightening us to the rich history of the Reynolda family. The Morse display downstairs was totally beautiful. However, after we left this area is when the problems began. When we entered the house portion of the tour, we were greeted by a tour representative who told me I was not permitted to take photos in the house. When I told her I wasn't taking photos but was looking at something on my FaceBook, she did not apologize- just walked of with a silly smirk on her face. I mentioned I had my 8yr old daughter with me who is clinically diagnosed with Down's Syndrome. The unnamed tour woman continued to follow us around the facility; watching our every move. My daughter wasn't aware of the policies of not sitting on the furniture and accidentally sat on one of the sofas. The unnamed woman presented to alert me of the incident. I had my child remove herself from the chair but when we entered the sunroom (the room with the two free standing vases with the dragon on top); there were two other girls, one tall the other short sitting on chairs but the woman said nothing to them (even though she saw them) because 100% of her attention was affixed on us. I began to get annoyed. When we entered the dining room, my daughter touched the dining room table and the woman reappeared again. I told her to get her manager because I was over it. The manager on duty, Karen, came and began expressing how we had broken rules of the facility. When I informed her of all which had transpired and to review her camera footage to verify, she began expressing how I was being aggressive. I told her I wanted my money back. She did not apologize for her associate's negative behavior after being alerted of the details. As a parent of a child with a disability, I was quite offended and my 10 year old was as well. We did not appreciate being singled out because my disabled child touched a table. I do respect the preservation of the lovely facility but think there should be some margin of error for children who visit your facility. Surely even adults touch things as an expression of admiration; not an expression of vandalization. Seeing that you only charge for adults, you should update how you handle individuals or groups with children, Not charging for children sets the tone that you are very child friendly and understanding. Especially since there are a growing number of children with special needs, this could definitely turn into a legal matter- quite quickly. I would appreciate a formal apology.

What a great small collection of American artwork. I've been here multiple times and always notice something new. The art is rotated regularly and the museum exhibits allow you to really take in the art rather than be overwhelmed by so many pieces in larger collections. The docents are informative and if you are taking in the house tour, I recommend the audio guide.

Neat period home with interesting architecture and lovely gardens. There are walking trails and it is a great place to check out the changing seasons. As an added bonus- great American art collection within the house and at the attached gallery which has rotating exhibits.

I went with my parents, sister, and two year old today to take in the Hopper to Pollock art exhibit and though the art was fun to look at the staff sucked. They were rude and acted as if we were going to mess some of the artwork up. My two year old was well behaved and listened well to the point of others complimenting him on his behavior and attentiveness to the art but there was this one female employee who kept watching him like he was going to touch one of the pieces or mess something up even though we held his hand, kept him in a stroller, or held him in our hands the entire time. Then my dads toe was barely over the taped off line, it was actually still of the tape not even close to being anywhere near the art work and you would have thought he was taking it off the wall with the way the woman acted and jumped all over him about it. I get that this is a gallery viewing with some really old, expensive art but he wasn't getting close he was just reading about the art on the wall and his foot barely touched the line. Not only that but having to pay 18$ per person for a place like this is ridiculous. It's not worth that much, and if they are going to charge that then they need to hire better staff and not the jerks they did.