Attractions
The Blue Ridge and Farm Museum is the State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore and highlights the deep roots that folklore has on this region. The galleries explore folklife's many facets--music, crafts, foodways, decorative arts, etc.--through rotating exhibitions. There are also hands-on activities and a great shop on location where you can buy authentic folk crafts from the region.
BLUE RIDGE INSTITUTE & FARM MUSEUM
540-365-4416 www.blueridgeinstitute.org
Ferrum College, Ferrum, VA 24088
Ferrum College Campus, 10 miles west of Rte 220 at Rocky Mount, VA on Rte 40.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Blue Ridge Institute is the State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore, featuring gallery exhibits and an 1800 farm museum highlighting the folkways of the Blue Ridge region.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space with 96 inch wide accessible aisle.
TYPES OF PATHS: Concrete with no steep grades.
ENTRANCE: Front of museum. Ramps provided. Entry doors, 33 in. wide, easily open out with push down handle located 39 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located inside museum. Doors are 32 in. wide, and open in. Turns must be made to enter. Accessible stalls have 31 in. wide doors opening in and out, and handrails. 12 in. between commode and wall. Sink height is 36 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 65 in. wide. Counters 41 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards V and MC. Admission fee for Farm Museum only. Open 10-5. Not all farm museum buildings are wheelchair accessible. Galleries open year-round. Farm museum open seasonally; call for dates.
