Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
VMFA's Building Expansion & Renovation Project
A future of expanded spaces, storytelling, and experiences.
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Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month
Enhance your celebration with art, events, programs, and resources.
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American, born Hungary: Kertész, Capa, and the Hungarian American Photographic Legacy
October 5, 2024 – January 26, 2025
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A Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845
October 5, 2024 – January 26, 2025
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VMFA Photography Challenge
Celebrate photography with us by joining the #VMFAPhotoChallenge.
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Classes & Programs Registration
Enrollment for Winter/Spring classes begins November 12–13 for members.
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Family Day
Celebrate the Art of Latin America: Brazil
Saturday, September 14
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A Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845
October 5, 2024 – January 26, 2025
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American, born Hungary: Kertész, Capa, and the Hungarian American Photographic Legacy
October 5, 2024 – January 26, 2025
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Fall Class Enrollment
Registration is now open.
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Floris at VMFA
Open Saturday through Wednesday
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Dominion Energy Jazz Café
Every Wednesday from 6 – 8 pm.

October 30, 2024:
Atiba Taylor's Ascension Project
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After 5 Fridays
Kick off your weekends at VMFA with rotating events of live music, dance, and more.
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VMFA's Building Expansion & Renovation Project
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Welcome to the
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.

Plan Your Visit

Current Exhibitions

There's always something new to experience at VMFA.
See What's on View

Featured Events

Plan your visits around upcoming events and programs.

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VMFA Holiday Bazaar
October 26, 2024 through December 29, 2024
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Thanksgiving Pies by Floris
Pre-order: November 4–25, 2024
Pick-up: November 26, 2024
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After 5 Fridays
Dance After Work: Hip Hop Line Dancing
Friday,
November 15, 2024
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Danielle Stevens Studio
November 15, 2024 through
November 17, 2024
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Art After Hours
Saturday,
November 16, 2024
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Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival Pre-Events at VMFA
November 18, 2024 through November 21, 2024
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Dominion Energy Jazz Café:
My Son The Doctor
Wednesday,
November 20, 2024
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8th Annual Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival at VMFA
November 22–23, 2024
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Family Powwow Presented by VMFA & Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival
November 23, 2024
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Sally Mann Book Reading:
Monkey on a Road Trip
Thursday,
December 5, 2024
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Conversation:
Community Portraiture in Southern Photography
Friday, December 13, 2024
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Benefits include free exhibition tickets; free parking; and discounts on classes, shopping, and dining.
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Our Collection

Discover nearly 50,000 works of art from around the world and across time.

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VMFA Shop

Shop jewelry, home accessories, toys, stationery, and books inspired by the museum’s collections and exhibitions.

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Photos by Sandra Sellars© Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Shoppers and merchandise displays in VMFA Shop, October 2024.

More to Explore

There’s always something exciting happening at VMFA.

Dining

Photos by Sandra Sellars© Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Japanese tea garden inspired event in Floris, focusing on special and rare teas from Japan and a kaiseki inspired menu, June 2024.

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

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Tours

VMFA Main Atrium

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

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Classes for All Ages

Studio Kids Classes

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

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Private Events

Amuse Private Event

Let the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts host your special event.

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Volunteering

Promotional photos featuring young professionals in the galleries

Learn about the variety of volunteer opportunities available at VMFA.

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