The Russell Museum

10/06/2026

🍂 We’ll be open all weekend during the Virginia Fall Foliage Art Show!

If you’re spending the weekend in downtown Waynesboro, be sure to stop by The Russell Museum while you’re here.

🏛️ Special Festival Hours
Saturday, October 10 | 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday, October 11 | 10 AM–5 PM

Come inside, explore the museum, and discover the artwork, life, and legacy of Walter and Lao Russell.

Admission is free. We look forward to welcoming you!

Get ready! 160 artists and artisans will transform Waynesboro’s historic streets into a stunning outdoor gallery! Immerse yourself in paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, and more! Experience autumn’s beauty at the Fall Foliage Festival! Enjoy live local music, sip craft w**e and b**r, and sample treats from a variety of food trucks. Free parking & admission! Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art, music, and fall colors on October 10th & 11th! Learn more at the Shenandoah Valley Art Center Website, svacart.com

featured artist image credit: Gene Pembroke

09/26/2026

🎶 Live music at The Russell Museum until 6pm!

We’re loving the energy downtown today and are so excited to be one of the venues celebrating PRISM Waynesboro, hosted by Destination Downtown Waynesboro!

Come enjoy the music, art, community, and all the fun happening throughout downtown Waynesboro today! 💜🎶🌈

09/26/2026

Come out for good weather, live music, and a great time tomorrow! 💖

🏳️‍🌈It's time for PRISM!!! Come downtown to The Russell Museum and the parking lot beside it this Saturday from 12-6!
🏳️‍🌈Live music with McHale and Justina at 2:00 pm and The Hot Mamas at 4:00 pm!
🏳️‍⚧️FREE face painting with Jami Paints from 1-5:00 pm!
🏳️‍🌈T-shirt customization table! Bring your own t-shirt or get a PRISM t-shirt and we'll have all the supplies to customize it! A $10 donation to DDW is appreciated!
🏳️‍⚧️Artisan vendors and educational booths!
🏳️‍🌈This is a DORA event! Bring your camp chair and grab a drink from Delly Up, The River Burger Bar, Royal India Palace, Waynesboro, VA, or Benny Stivale's!
🏳️‍⚧️And MORE!
Come as you are and leave feeling seen!

09/22/2026

09/19/2026

"Playful"
9.19.26

A playful rendition this morning at The Russell Museum for the 100th Anniversary of the Universal One book from Walter Russell. I concentrated more this time on letting any preconceived notions fall away about what I was going to create. Relying on the playful nature of the stones to speak for themselves. This balance took me only around 7 minutes to complete from the livestream this morning mainly because I think I was able to just freely follow where the stones wanted to go. In the end the concept reminds me of all the various people from all over the world thst have came together for this celebration. From across the USA, to Germany, Italy, and other places all coming together for a moment of oneness. On display at the 518 Gallery in Waynesboro, VA.

Doctor Rock

09/18/2026

Catch me TODAY in person or on Facebook Live at 5pm inside The Russell Museum in Waynesboro, VA!
I will be stone balancing in honor of the man himself Walter Russell in honor of the 100th year celebration this will be the third and final adaptation and my last hurrah! For the Landscapes Gallery Exhibit at Gallery 518 which will be ending soon what a blast and honor it has been.
Amazing artwork here come see for yourself!



Doctor Rock

09/06/2026

Character Connections Princess Parties is here for the community!

09/04/2026

🇺🇸 Labor Day Weekend Closure 🇺🇸

The Russell Museum will be closed Saturday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day weekend.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and wonderful holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙

We look forward to welcoming you back during our regular museum hours next week!

09/03/2026

✨A Little Joy for Our Waynesboro Community ✨

In the wake of yesterday’s heartbreaking events, our hearts are with the children, families, teachers, school staff, law enforcement, first responders, and everyone in our community who has been impacted.

When Character Connections Princess Parties reached out looking for a way to bring a little comfort and joy to Waynesboro’s children, we were honored to open the doors of The Russell Museum and provide a space for our community to come together. ❤️🖤

This Sunday, families are invited to join us for a FREE Princess Storytime & Meet & Greet — a simple opportunity for our children to smile, hear a story, experience a little magic, and be surrounded by a community that loves and supports them.
💕👑

📅 Sunday, September 6th
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 The Russell Museum
518 W Main Street, Waynesboro

There is no cost to attend. We simply ask that you RSVP at the link below so we can prepare to welcome everyone.

We know an event like this cannot take away the fear, grief, or emotions many are carrying right now. But we hope it can provide an hour of togetherness, kindness, and joy for our children — and a reminder to all of our local families that you are not alone. Waynesboro is here for one another!

Our deepest gratitude goes to Character Connections for offering this gift to our community and to the teachers, school personnel, law enforcement, first responders, and so many others who continue to care for and protect our children.

Please share so we can reach any family who may need a little extra love this weekend. 💕

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09/02/2026

"Love and Balance are One."