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Willie Anne Wright: Artist and Alchemist
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VMFA's Building Expansion & Renovation Project
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Explore nearly 50,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years of world history. We’re open 365 days a year and general admission is always free.

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Current Exhibitions

There's always something new to experience at VMFA.
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Featured Events

Plan your visits around upcoming events and programs.

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Sylvan Spirit Jewelry

Saturday-Sunday
May 11–12, 2024
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Moon Shadow Botanics

Saturday-Sunday
May 11–12, 2024
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Talk | "How . . . do you make an Ikebana arrangement?"

Friday
May 17, 2024
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After 5 Fridays | Dance After Work: Taiko

Friday
May 17, 2024
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Hip-Hop Sushi Samurai Style

Thursday
May 30, 2024
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3 in 30 | "How to Make a Woodblock Print Like Kawase Hasui"

Friday, May 31, 2024
Sunday, June 2, 2024
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Floris Event | Japanese Tea Garden

Saturday
June 7, 2024
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Family Day | Celebrate African & African American Art: Nigeria

Sunday
June 8, 2024
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Talk | "Lethal Beauty: Design Elements in Samurai Suits of Armor"

Thursday
June 13, 2024
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Member Appreciation Nights | Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller

Wednesdays
April 24–Jul 31, 2024
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Dominion Energy Jazz Café

Wednesdays
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Our Collection

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Photos by Sandra Sellars© Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Willie Anne Wright: Artist and Alchemist Shop display, Oct. 16, 2023

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Dining

Photos by Sandra Sellars© Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Samurai Armor inspired menu at Amuse, April 2024

Enjoy lunch, dinner, cocktails, or afternoon tea in a unique museum setting.

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Tours

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Explore Highlights Tours, 3 in 30s, group tours and more.

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Class for All Ages

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Enroll in our upcoming classes for all ages–from infancy to infinity.

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After 5 Fridays

A family enjoys Summer Breeze

Kick off your weekends at VMFA with rotating events of live music, dance, and more.

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