Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
VMFA for the Holidays
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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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VMFA's Building Expansion & Renovation Project
A future of expanded spaces, storytelling, and experiences.
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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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VMFA Holiday Bazaar
October 26, 2024 through December 29, 2024
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Dominion Energy Jazz Café:
Glennroy & Co.
Friday,
December 27, 2024
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3 in 30:
The Reinstallation of Hubert Robert
Tuesday, January 7, 2025: In-person
Thursday, January 9, 2025: Virtual
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Conversation:
Portraiture and Identity in the South
Thursday, January 9, 2025
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Talk
André Kertész: Lost in America
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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Jordan and Thomas A. Saunders III Lecture:
The Rough and the Smooth in 17th-century Dutch Painting
Wednesday, January 29, 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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