Garden Week Events
Each spring visitors are welcomed to over 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks during “America’s Largest Open House.”
Click here to learn more about Historic Garden Week.
Celebrate Historic Garden Week by exploring the rich history and architecture of the grounds of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
- Sun, April 23rd at 2 pm
- Thurs, April 27th at 2 pm
- Tues, April 25th at 11 am
Meet at Visitor Services Desk
Free, no registration required – Subject to docent availability
The VMFA Shop is committed to showcasing Virginia artisans’ work. In addition to offering the work of up to 40 of these artisans in the Shop at any given time, we also feature them in our Trunk Shows, where you’ll find the finest one-of-kind jewelry, glass, ceramics, wood-turned and carved items, scarves, handbags, leather goods, accessories, home décor, and more.
VMFA Shop Garden Market
Friday–Sunday, May 16–18, 2025
11:30 am–4:30 pm
Robins Sculpture Garden
For one weekend only! Immerse yourself in a curated collection of botanical-inspired art, unique garden decor, and handmade treasures. This special garden-themed pop-up shop will be located on the patio of the Pauley Center in the Robins Sculpture Garden. VMFA members save 20%.
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Amuse Event | Beer & Tequila Dinner
Saturday, June 28, 2025
5–9 pm
$145 per person*
Ardent Craft Ales and VMFA’s Amuse Restaurant join forces to celebrate the artistry and legacy of Frida Kahlo and her Mexican heritage. The evening begins with a tour of Frida: Beyond the Myth, led by Dr. Michael Taylor, Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Art & Education.
Following the tour, indulge in a creative and flavorful multicourse dinner at Amuse, complemented by the expertise and passion of Ardent's owner, Tom Sullivan; their brewmaster, Tasha Dixon; and our in-house cicerone, Bryan Wells.
*Includes tax, service, and gallery tour.
VMFA Shop Tent Sale
Fri & Sat, June 13–14, 2025
9 am–3 pm
Pauley Center Patio
Don't miss this wildly popular annual shopping event! Shop and save on a curated selection of merchandise, including books, exhibition-inspired products, jewelry, home décor, and seasonal items—all at incredible, deeply discounted prices.
Art of Wine
Friday, Jul 11, 2025
5–7:30 pm
$65 per person*
Cochrane Atrium
Raise a glass, indulge your senses, and immerse yourself in art and culture. Savor a curated selection of European wines and refreshing frozé (in the spirit of 7-Eleven). Enjoy some light fare designed to complement the wines as you mingle in the Cochrane Atrium. Vendors and wine experts will be guiding tastings and informing guests on their select wines.
Enhance your experience with docent-led tours of a few of the museum's incredible collections, available on a first-come, first-served basis at 7 pm and 7:30 pm.
*Tickets include two glasses of wine, unlimited tastings, light fare, and tours.
Amuse Wine Dinner | Summer Supper Somm Series
Sat, Aug 9, 2025
5–9 pm
$165 per person, inclusive of tax and service*
Now in its fifth season, Summer Supper Somm is an experiential communal dinner series celebrating Virginia bounty.**
Summer: Heirlooms from Village Garden RVA (named "The most delicious tomatoes in the country” by Food & Wine magazine
Supper: Top chefs and restaurateurs expressing love for tomatoes and nourishing our community with feasts, fetes, and fellowship
Somm: A local winemaker presenting deliciously paired wines alongside our own in-house sommelier!
For 2025, Summer Supper Somm will be presenting nationwide in various restaurants (over eight jackpot weeks of tomato season) and Amuse gets to be one of them!
*If you need to cancel, tickets can be refunded up to 72 hours before the event.
** Due to the nature of the tasting menu, not all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please reach out to us in advance with any dietary needs.
Artist Talk: Jaume Plensa
Thu, Apr 27, 6:30–7:30 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Discover the museum’s newest addition to the Robins Sculpture Garden–a work by the internationally renowned Spanish sculptor, Jaume Plensa, who specializes in large-scale outdoor artworks.
Unveiling of Chloe | 5:45 pm
E. Claiborne and Lora Robins Sculpture Garden
Free, no tickets required.
SCAVENGER HUNTS
Garden Party
Challenge yourself and your friends, while learning how nature has affected art through the centuries. (Designed for groups of up to 45 people)
See Fabergé and Russian Decorative Arts Collection Like Never Before
After an international tour, VMFA’s renowned collection of Fabergé returns to the museum. Five new galleries have been prepared to showcase 280 Fabergé objects and other Russian decorative arts. The galleries feature both innovative displays and a range of interactive components designed to inform, engage, and delight.
The Rachel Lambert Mellon Collection of Jean Schlumberger
Artist-jeweler Jean Schlumberger transformed 20th-century fashion with his sculptural designs for vibrant and whimsical jewelry and accessories inspired by nature. From crafting costume jewelry for designer Elsa Schiaparelli in 1930s Paris to heading his own private salon at New York’s Tiffany & Co.