Free Exhibition Admission & VMFA Shop Discount
Sat & Sun, Dec 30 & 31
Altria and NewMarket Galleries, Lower Level & VMFA Shop
Because of you, our visitors and friends, we’ve had a spectacular year at VMFA, but it’s not over yet. As an end-of-year thank-you gift, on Sat & Sun, Dec 30 & 31, all museum visitors will enjoy free admission to Dawoud Bey: Elegy and a 10% discount at the VMFA Shop.
Experience the exhibition visitors are calling, “beautiful,” “powerful,” and “moving” by claiming your free tickets online or onsite at the Visitor Services Desk. And after experiencing Dawoud Bey: Elegy, redeem your ticket for a 10% discount at the VMFA Shop. This special offer cannot be combined with any other Shop discounts.
We hope you and yours will join us as we wrap up the holiday season and get ready for the new year!
Get Your Tickets
Purchase your ticket online for Dec 30 or Dec 31 and the free cost will be automatically applied at checkout. Visitors may also get free tickets in-person at the museum.
Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller
Apr 20–Aug 4, 2024
Altria and NewMarket Galleries, Lower Level
Travel back in time for an awe-inspiring look at Japan’s exquisitely crafted samurai armor from one of the largest and finest collections in the world. The assembled works offer a glimpse of samurai history with a focus on the flourishing culture of the Edo period and a rare personal encounter with the artistry and craftsmanship of its famed armor.
$15 Adults
$12 Seniors 65+ and groups of 10 or more
$10 Youth (age 7–17) and Students with ID
Free for VMFA members and children 6 & under
This exhibition is organized by The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum, Dallas.
Member Appreciation Nights | Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller
Wednesdays, Apr 24–Jul 31, 2024 | 5–9 pm
Bring a friend(s)* when you join us for members-only access to the exhibition Wednesday evenings. Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller will be open exclusively to members and their guests.
*Single-cardholder members may reserve one free guest ticket each week and dual-cardholder members may reserve two free guest tickets.
Free for VMFA members and guests only. Advance reservations strongly recommended.
This exhibition is organized by The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum, Dallas.
American, born Hungary: Kertész, Capa, and the Hungarian American Photographic Legacy
Oct 5, 2024–Jan 26, 2025
Altria and NewMarket Galleries, Lower Level
Marvel at the poetic street scenes, Hollywood portraits, fashion photos, and images of war produced by more than 30 Hungarian-born artists who transformed photography in the 20th-century. Curated by Alex Nyerges, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Director and CEO, with Kincses Károly, founding director of the Hungarian Museum of Photography, American, born Hungary: Kertész, Capa, and the Hungarian American Photographic Legacy examines the pioneering artistry that often emerged out of backdrops of persecution and perseverance.
Your ticket to American, born Hungary will also grant you admission to A Long Arc.
$12 Adults
$10 Seniors 65+ and groups of 10 or more
$8 Youth (age 7–17) and Students with ID
Free for VMFA members and children 6 & under
Entry for this exhibition is not timed. Tickets are valid all day for the reserved date, starting at 10 am.