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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in Richmond, Virginia, United States, which opened in 1936. The museum is owned and operated …

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Nov 30, 2024
an absolute must see museum, the artifacts, the art, the sculptures we did not even get to see everything because we had dinner reservations. They are at the museum. I cannot wait to go back everythi… Full review by Deborah S
Nov 21, 2024
Still one of the best art museums around, and quite close (I-95 allowing) to the beltway. Well organized and lit, it really seems to be a great resource for the community as well. Always worth a vis… Full review by Dave C
Oct 19, 2024
This is an amazing museum. First, it was free! Ok we paid for the parking ($6) but what else is free these days. Second, the museum itself is nicely situated, has a great cafe and is just pleasant… Full review by Greg H
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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), located in Richmond, represents a significant cultural institution in the American South, sup…
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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, or VMFA, is an art museum in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States, which opened in 1936. The mu…
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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in Richmond, Virginia, United States, which opened in 1936. The museum is owne…
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts contains comprehensive collections of works from ancient times to the present. Permanent exhib…
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Established:March 27, 1934
Located:200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond, VA 23220
Architect:Rick Mather & SMBW (2010 addition)
Construction completed:1936
Architectural style:Georgian Revival; English Renaissance Revival
Director:Alex Nyerges
Type:Art museum

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How long does it take to view just the free sections of the museum?
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Almost all of the museum is free. My guess is three hours minimum.
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is terracotta warriors exhibit open at 10? is admission only allowed at ticket time?
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Not sure about the open time. It should be posted on the web site. We had tickets during the week when they were not busy and they allowed us to go in early.
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How critical is timing? If I purchase tickets for 12:30, but arrive in Richmond earlier, or get stuck in traffic and arrive later, …
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How critical is timing? If I purchase tickets for 12:30, but arrive in Richmond earlier, or get stuck in traffic and arrive later, will there be an issue?
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I doubt that would be a problem Not sure what exhinit your tickets are for but if the timing turns out to require you to go in for a tour at a precise time and you happen to be early , …
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I doubt that would be a problem Not sure what exhinit your tickets are for but if the timing turns out to require you to go in for a tour at a precise time and you happen to be early , there's lots more to see other than the special exhibits. When we went in early December to see the Terracota Warriors, it was very relaxed. No time pressure.
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How can I become a VMFA member?
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You can purchase memberships online, call the Membership Department at 804.340.1520, or stop by the museum’s Visitor Services desk.
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While general admission into the museum to view the permanent exhibits is free, extra charges could be levied for any special display
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Operation hours: saturday – wednesday: 10 am – 5 pm; thursday - friday: 10 am – 9 pm
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Guests can follow walking tours that are included with the price of admission
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The doors are open 365 days a year and general admission is free
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General admission is always free, but special exhibits and events may require tickets
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Admission is free for the permanent collections
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Its mission is to encourage the study of the arts and does so by offering free admission year-round
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And is open late on thursday and friday evenings to make art accessible for everyone
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Guided tours are available or explore the museum on your own
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The gift shop is filled with super fun art projects for kids that i can't help buying for my niece and nephew
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The VMFA offers free admission to their permanent exhibits (temporary exhibits are an additional fee
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Admission itself is free (except for special exhibits
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The museum offers a variety of educational programs and community outreach projects for students and adults of all ages
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Other galleries house one of the largest fabergé egg collections on display outside russia
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Visitors to the museum can see museum exhibits, attend events at the museum, and access museum educational programs
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Updated holiday hours will allow more visitors to take advantage of the free general admission throughout the year
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Guided tours and a range of educational programs are offered as well
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The traveling collections, which range from picasso to chihuly to fabergé eggs, are worth repeat visits
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