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Reynolda House Museum of American Art

2250 Reynolda Road, Winston Salem, NC 27106
888-663-1149
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Type: Art Museums
Owner description: Discover Reynolda House, the centerpiece of the Reynolda Historic District in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Explore the restored 1917 mansion of... more » Owner description: Discover Reynolda House, the centerpiece of the Reynolda Historic District in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Explore the restored 1917 mansion of Katharine and R.J. Reynolds. An orientation video, oral history kiosk and audio tours, included in your admission fee, provide a unique window into the family and the life they lived. Enjoy masterpieces of American art and special exhibitions in both the historic house and the museum's new exhibition wing. Shop and dine in Historic Reynolda Village. Then, stroll the formal gardens, greenhouses and woodland walking trails of Reynolda Gardens. The Wake Forest University campus, adjacent to Reynolda, is accessible by walking trail or by car. « less
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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Anyone interested in art, in the history of Winston-Salem and the South, as well as the industrialists who generated great fortunes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, should make a point of visiting Reynolda House. The house was built in the early 20th century by the tabacco magnate, RJ Reynolds, and his wife, Catherine. As such, the house... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Having visited many historical homes, this is a completely different style and feel. The staff was very professional and the house was amazing. Not a long tour. The self guided tour was great with personal audio guides. It tells you a lot about the house and lets you travel at your own pace.

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Winston-Salem, NC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

My husband and I enjoyed our visit to the Reynolda House more for the architecture, the revelation of the imaginative and somewhat decadent style of the Reynolda family and a glimpse at an interesting facet of southern history from the 1910's-40's than for the art. Not that there were not some beautiful pieces of art in the collection, or that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We love the gardens especially. It's a wonderful place to walk and is dog friendly. The trails through the woods are great.

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Mooresville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Not as famous as Biltmore or as grand, but as interesting. House and gardens very lovely. Tour of home with audio guide gave wonderful perspective of time period. Huge house organ is one of the finest I ever seen.

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Great home as was in the 60's. Beautiful art displays, grounds spectacular and the village a quaint and lovely stroll with restaurants, clothing store, art gallery, offices, etc.

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Etowah, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We went to Reynolda primarily to see the exhibit of Edward Steichen's photographs (showing through May 19, 2013). The photograhpic exhibit was beautifully arranged and nicely captioned. It should be seen by anyone interested in early 1900s history, photography, or American popular culture. Reynolda House itself is beautifully maintained and contains a wide ranging collection of American art and clothing... More

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Sebewaing, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Great place to visit with exquisite photography and history of RJ Reynolds' family. There are many retail stores on the grounds to visit, also, and a small restaurant with great sandwiches. Warning: Retail shops are not for the bargain shopper, and I'm not kidding.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

If you are in Winston-Salem you must go see the Reynolda House. Unbelievable home with indoor shooting range, bowling alley, bar, roller skating, squash court, swimming pools, organ and beautiful furnishings. The gardens around the property are beautiful. Touring this property is a great value!

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Beautiful grounds and gardens, I love to go for walks there, I go there often for walks with my husband and dogs. The village shops are unique and have one of a kind finds in them, the House tour is grand and the history of the Reynolds family is fascinating. The Art collection in the Reynolds museum is beautiful and... More

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