Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
ChinaFest: Year of the Wood Snake
Saturday, February 8, 2025
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Black History Month
Celebrate with art, talks, programs, and more.
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RVA Community Makers Unveiling
On view beginning February 13 through March 31.
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VMFA's Building Expansion & Renovation Project
A future of expanded spaces, storytelling, and experiences.
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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.

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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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Open Studio Sunday
with Hamilton Glass
Sunday, February 2, 2025
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Film:
Running on Sand
Sunday, February 2, 2025
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3 in 30:
The Sensory Experience of African Art
Tuesday, February 4, 2025: In-person
Thursday, February 6, 2025: Virtual
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Girls For a Change:
Girl Action Team
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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Dominion Energy Jazz Café:
Tina Hashemi Quartet
Wednesday,
February 5, 2025
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ChinaFest:
Year of the Wood Snake
Saturday, February 8, 2025
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RVA Community Makers Unveiling
Thursday, February 13, 2025
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Creator’s Workshop:
Designing a Learning Experience for the Artist in Every Student
Thursday, February 13, 2025
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Collection Connection:
Black History Month
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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Talk: VMFA's History-Making Art Loan to
Lusanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
Thursday, February 27, 2025
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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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