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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)

Art Museum and Art Gallery

The Museum District, Richmond

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"special exhibits like picasso"(7 Tips)
"The Hollywood Costume exhibit is fantastic!!"(3 Tips)
"I attended the Picasso exhibit & it was amazing!"(2 Tips)
"One of the best art nouveau and art Deco exhibits I've ever seen!"(3 Tips)

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DanOctober 23, 2017
One of my favorite art museums in the South East/Mid Atlantic. Make sure to start on the top floor and work your way down.
Lori RuffJune 22, 2013
Fab place to host events. Lovely grounds, amazing buildings, landscaped grounds. At The Leadership Summit, the Governor, Lt. Gov & Senator have an attentive audience. Great appetizers & cash bar.
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RVA BadgeJanuary 31, 2012
With a collection of art spanning 5,000 years, the VMFA is one of the top comprehensive art museums in the US. The museum’s collection includes the largest public collection of Fabergé outside Russia.
Vasha HuntJuly 12, 2019
The outdoor grounds are fun to explore. Currently the Tibetan exhibit is a fascinating tour of Buddhism as if one was going through the process of enlightenment, it was a great experience.
Mark SchannonFebruary 19, 2016
Must visit. Very well organized museum; surprisingly eclectic collections. Rodin exhibit excellent. Easy to maneuver through the various collections. Requires two, three days to fully explore.
David BurgessJune 23, 2018
Their Horseshoe burger was very good. I especially liked the way they seared the outer edge of the burger crisp while leaving the inside of the burger tender.
LaurenAugust 19, 2018
Solid, century-spanning collection with some surprising & unique modern art pieces mixed in.
Nicodemus BoffinDecember 17, 2017
Been here 25+ times
The permanent exhibit of Medieval European Art is in a quiet, less traveled corner of the museum. Nonetheless, the objects on display are powerful, substantial and beautiful.
Ha1thamFebruary 5, 2018
Great collection, unfortunately Picasso’s work wasn’t available when i visited, and free !
Erik MichielsenAugust 26, 2022
If you are here for a special event do make time to walk the galleries, if only for a short while. Special place.
Just MeNovember 16, 2015
One of the best art nouveau and art Deco exhibits I've ever seen! VMFA is a true treasure.
Akil CumberbatchDecember 15, 2014
Free entrance, impressive collection of paintings and sculptures. Very well laid out. Currently hosting an exhibition about Chinese art (not free).
Eliza WeeksAugust 5, 2016
Live Jazz! always FREE every Thursday night and beautiful flower gardens!
Julia Lord NickleOctober 18, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon. Great selection of modern art. And don't miss the art nouveau and deco area!
TristanJuly 22, 2016
Students get $10 membership — free parking, free access to special exhibitions, and discounts at everything else!
Hi There!January 13, 2014
Parking is $5 but admission is free for the main exhibits. Special exhibits are a separate fee. Before or after your visit, enjoy lunch in nearby Carytown.
Nicodemus BoffinSeptember 19, 2017
Been here 25+ times
In the Medieval/Middle Ages exhibit, I felt a surprising constancy of human endeavor (born or propelled, I think, by faith) that was not belied by the traumas and tribulations of those dark centuries.
Ellie PinesApril 8, 2016
Free, unless you want to check out their special exhibit (which you probably will). The in-museum food options are also quite good for the price.
Eriks GoodwinDecember 30, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Many people neglect the very real human need to experience beauty. The VMFA has many magnificent collections and the traveling exhibits are often truly amazing. Join today!
Robert CarbonellJuly 26, 2022
Very nice museum and they have special presentations as well. Worth it to go for lunch as well.
Hilary SalmonApril 23, 2015
Take a glass of wine out on the patio for a more serene happy hour on Thursdays and Fridays when the museum is open until 9pm.
HISTORYSeptember 20, 2010
In1919, Judge John Barton Payne, a prominent Virginian who held high offices in law and national politics, donated his entire collection of 50 paintings. VMFA did not open until 1936.
Marsha SompayracDecember 31, 2013
Short drive from downtown. Great change of pace to eat at the Cafe to have lunch with friends or co-workers. Marsha Sompayrac Read more
Maisoon MaJune 23, 2018
A lot of interesting stuff to see here, there’s a gift shop and a restaurant and a cafe! But didn’t try any of them
Alison BurttJune 17, 2016
The Kehinde Wiley exhibition was amazing--touching, challenging and beautiful.
Shayna HernandezNovember 9, 2011
Excellent museum! I attended the Picasso exhibit & it was amazing! I plan on returning many more times. Definitely need to try their Happy Hour! :)
Alyssa AndersonSeptember 29, 2015
Great art programs! M. Lit is amazing as well as their summer programs. Huge selection of art! You could get lost in there.
Maureen BarrettFebruary 10, 2017
It's worth a visit if you're in Richmond. Beautiful building with lovely exhibits.
Brian BassettSeptember 23, 2016
Public museum with a wide array of art from ancient to postmodern. Architecturally quite impressive mix of old and new.
Gordy NormanNovember 11, 2020
Very large of different period of art! Free all the time. Excellent way to spend the afternoon!
Elias SavadaNovember 11, 2013
One of the best museums I have ever visited. Incredible display of art nouveau and art deco.
Emily King-BrownOctober 1, 2012
So peaceful! Grab a cup of coffee at BEST cafe and then head to the East Asian Wing...
Sharyn MannSeptember 16, 2016
The exhibit and the restaurant were great the special and the waiter made our day
Todd AllenJanuary 1, 2015
Free admission. Amazing exhibits. The Forbidden City exhibit was well worth it.
Mohammed GhaithSeptember 11, 2016
The place is outstanding 👌🏻 you must go there whenever you're in town
Nicole Batzle MobusNovember 20, 2015
Make sure if visiting with children you visit the art education wing. They have hands on for the children.
Grey RobinsonDecember 31, 2013
Desgas, Monet, Picasso, Goya, Van Gough, Warhol, Matisse, Rousseau, Gericault, Delacroix - don't miss the third floor!!!
escott tJune 28, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Become a member! $50 for most and you get free tickets to the exhibits, 10 percent off of food and merchandise. Free parking too. Can't beat it.
Mike TiDecember 31, 2015
Free museum with special exhibits you pay for. Saw Rodin using our NYC Met membership. Need to spend more time.
ShellyJuly 9, 2015
See the five Imperial Fabergé eggs here, the largest collection of Fabergé eggs outside of Russia!
Rachel MercerSeptember 4, 2011
Excellent collection of furniture, jewelry and accessories from the turn of the century on the third floor. (Definitely go if you love Art Nouveau!)
Joy NNovember 7, 2011
Your best deal is a membership. The Best Cafe is an inexpensive place to go for Friday Art and Wine as well as VMFA after Dark
tanyaJune 11, 2010
love the spaciousness of the new place. really want to try amuse, but they are booked up on thursday nights til mid june. however the bar is first come first serve and begins serving drinks at 2 pm. t
Neill CaldwellDecember 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Hollywood Costume Exhibit is fun for film fans. Up until Feb. You can go through it in about an hour.
LilyMarch 20, 2015
Very nice free museum. Wide range of artists from many periods and locations.
John SOctober 30, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Fabulous experience. Great space. Wonder around every corner.
Zachary BoltonSeptember 13, 2011
great free museum, and they offer a very affordable membership option that will let you in to all the special exhibits like picasso
TykeJanuary 8, 2011
If you're a student, make sure you get a membership. It's only $10 a year, and it will usually get you free admission into special exhibits that cost just as much.
Trey WalkerMay 22, 2012
Definitely check out the 20th and 21st century section of the museum. It has a great variety of different types of arts.
Jessica SullivanJanuary 6, 2014
Wish we could have seen everything! The Egyptian and Roman jewelry was amazing.

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