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 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.
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VMFA Shop Closed for Annual Inventory
Monday, June 30, 2025
3–5 pm
VMFA Shop will close at 3 pm on June 30 to conduct its annual inventory. The LL shop for Frida: Beyond the Myth visitors will keep its regular hours, closing at 5 pm that day.
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 guided 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.
Art of Wine
Friday, August 15, 2025
5:30–7 pm
$65 per person*
Cochrane Atrium
Join us for curated tastings of Mexican wines, tequila, and mezcal. Inspired by Frida: Beyond the Myth, let’s celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Mexico that influenced Kahlo's life and art. The event is a fusion of art, culture, and culinary exploration, honoring the legacy of one of the most beloved artists of the 20th century. Raise a glass, indulge your senses, and immerse yourself in art and culture.
*Tickets include two glasses of wine, tastings, and light fare. Art of Wine participants are invited to see Frida: Beyond the Myth on Aug 15 at a discounted rate. Please visit Visitor Services before or after the event and show your Art of Wine ticket to receive a 20% discount on your ticket.
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.