Anita Baarns 35-Year Retrospective
We are celebrating 35 years of Anita Baarn’s artistic expression. It has been the artist great passion to create portraits of horses, foxes, hounds, and dogs as well as famous horse races and horse shows for fine art collectors throughout the Horse Country.
Dates: March 21 to June 26.
Spring Letter from the Chairman May 2026 Reception
Dear Members and Friends of the Museum,
This past year was a remarkable one for the Museum of Hounds and Hunting North America. We proudly celebrated the 40th anniversary of opening our galleries at the historic Morven Park Mansion in Leesburg, and the second anniversary of our Middleburg location at 11 West Washington Street —milestones that reflect our growing presence and our deepening mission to preserve and share the rich traditions of foxhunting.
We presented curated exhibitions featuring renowned American Academy of Equine Art artists, including Sandra Forbush, Sam Robinson, Dana Lee Thomspon, and Linda Volrath, attracting fine art collectors from near and far. On view from the museum’s collection was also an exhibition of American and British sporting prints portraying hunt scenes of bygone days.
More than 1,900 visitors visited our Middleburg and Leesburg galleries. Many discovered foxhunting for the first time through our memorabilia, artwork, and bronzes donated by our patrons. We remain the sole museum in North America dedicated to telling the stories of foxhunting, educating and delighting visitors through tailor-made guided tours…
Two museums, two experiences–both in Virginia
Middleburg and Leesburg
About the Museum
The Museum of Hounds and Hunting North America at Morven Park, Leesburg, VA
On May 24, 1985 the museum opened in the north wing of the stately Mansion at Morven Park thanks to a small group of sporting enthusiasts.
They conceived the idea in order to preserve the art, artifacts and memorabilia of foxhunting in North America. Seeking to acquire important and valuable artifacts before they are lost, the museum provides a special place for the preservation and display of the sport’s rich history and by developing educational exhibits, promotes public understanding of hunting with hounds.
Collection Highlights
Events & Exhibits
Current events postponed due to COVID-19.
The museum serves as both the departure point for offsite excursions and as the venue for several events held at Morven Park.
Membership offers the opportunity to visit other institutions where related exhibits are on display. Members and friends are also encouraged to attend the special events, presentations, receptions, and other informative and entertaining functions hosted throughout the year.
The Huntsman's Hall of Fame
In 1997, the Museum dedicated a room to honor all huntsmen for their immense contributions to the sport, from its earliest days to the present.
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Spring Letter from the Chairman
Dear Members and Friends of the Museum,
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The Museum of Hounds & Hunting, NA now has two locations! The original Morven Park Davis Mansion and the new Historic District of Middleburg location. View information on both locations.