• Darkroom: Photography and New Media in South Africa since 1950. Through Oct 24. (Detail of photo by Veleko)
  • A Conversation with Chuck Close: Fri, Oct 1, 6:30-7:30 pm. Tickets $15 (VMFA members $12).black barChuck Close - Phil, III
  • American Quilts: Selections from the Winterthur Collection. Opens Oct 9.Bar - blackClasses + Workshops. Studio Art + Art History programs for children, teens, and adults.
  • Faberge Revealed: An Evening with Tatiana Faberge. Fri, Sep 10, 6 - 8 pmBar - blackCorot to Cezanne. Opens Sep 11.

Facility Rentals

Newlyweds dancing in Pauley Center entrance


Invite your guests to enjoy world-class exhibits, indulge in a delicious catered meal, and sip cocktails beneath the Atrium’s towering skylights. With several unique spaces available for rental, a large covered parking deck and a convenient location in Richmond’s Museum District, VMFA is an ideal choice for entertaining.

View our available rental spaces!


Wind down at VMFA

Jazz Cafe
Friday Films 250

Get in the groove with Jazz Café on Thursdays, or watch and discuss great movies with Friday Films.

Thurs, Sep 2  |  6 – 9 pm
Two Guitars  |  Free

Fri, Sep 3  |  6:30 – 9 pm 
TSOTSI
Tickets $7 (VMFA members $5)


Upcoming events
The Mendes Brothers, Thurs, Sep 2  |  7 pm
Pioneers of Cape Verde’s Bandera and Talaia Baxu music revolution.

Become a Member

VMFA member event


Whether you are looking for ways to engage with the arts, opportunities to blend social and cultural interests, or a chance to support one of the top museums in the country, we've got something for you!

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Membership questions? Call us at 804.340.1520 or e-mail Membership.

Upcoming Events View Full Calendar

September 2, 2010 7:00 PM-9:00 PM | Music The Mendes Brothers
September 3, 2010 1:00 PM-4:00 PM | Oil Painting
September 3, 2010 4:30 PM-6:00 PM | Teen Programs Teen Drawing Club: Contour Compositions
September 3, 2010 6:00 PM-8:00 PM | Evening Events First Fridays: VCU Poets
September 3, 2010 6:30 PM-9:00 PM | Films TSOTSI
September 6, 2010 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | Tours Open Labor Day, 10 am - 5 pm
September 6, 2010 1:00 PM-4:00 PM | Oil Painting
September 7, 2010 1:00 PM-4:00 PM | Oil Painting
September 8, 2010 10:00 AM-11:00 AM | Kids & Family Programs Lines, Shapes, and Color, OH MY! (AM)
September 8, 2010 12:00 PM-4:00 PM | Member Events Trunk show featuring Sylvan Spirit Jewelry
September 8, 2010 1:00 PM-4:00 PM | Oil Painting
September 8, 2010 3:00 PM-4:00 PM | Member Events Sept. Member Day: Meet the Curator
September 8, 2010 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | Kids & Family Programs Lines, Shapes, and Color, OH MY! (PM)
September 9, 2010 10:00 AM-11:00 AM | Kids & Family Programs Lines, Shapes, and Color, OH MY! (AM)(2)
September 9, 2010 4:30 PM-6:00 PM | Teen Programs Teen Craft Club: Celebrate Light
September 9, 2010 6:00 PM-9:00 PM | Music Jazz Café
General admission is always FREE
Starting May 1, open daily 10am-5pm and until 9pm on Thursdays
Directions and Parking

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