Gari Melchers Home & Studio

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224 Washington St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
The 18th-century Belmont estate was the country home and studio of prominent portraitist, muralist, and American Impressionist painter Gari Melchers (1860-1932). The house contains Gari and Corinne Melchers’ original furnishings and personal art collection, the studio houses over 1600 works by Melchers, and the 27-acre grounds feature restored formal gardens and miles of walking trails. The site is also home to the Stafford County Visitor Center.

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Mr F G And Mrs M S.
6/18/2025

Excellent tour. Beautiful art studio and museum. There is also a hiking trails inside. Highly recommended.

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Angel C.
6/1/2022

This is a hidden gem worth taking your time to visit. The art and estate is phenomenal, very interesting tour (especially if you're an art snob like myself). Plus there are bonus hiking trails to...

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Joe G.
11/12/2022

excellent tour. lovely grounds. fascinating stories about Gari Melchers & the turn of the last century. I am amazed I'd heard of John Singer Sargent but not Melchers. his art is hard to categorize...

W G.
6/17/2022

A beautiful historic home if an important American impressionist that was lovely to see. Well worth the stop to learn about this artist and his works. The guides and docents were informative and...

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Evan Karinna M.
11/14/2018

I came here for a college history paper. It was one of the most best things college has given me! Seriously an amazing place! Beautiful artwork! Amazing scenery! Gorgeous house! And the workers...

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