Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

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. […]

Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:30–7:30 pm $8 (VMFA members $5) Leslie Cheek Theater Celia Stahr, PhD, is the author of Frida in America and professor at the University of San Francisco. Dr. Stahr will discuss Frida Kahlo’s pivotal three years living in the United States during the Depression era. It was a time when Kahlo […]

Saturday, June 28, 2025 6–9 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 & […]

Friday, June 27, 2025 5:30–8:30 pm Free; no tickets or registration required Sculpture Garden DJ Nobe will be on the spin on the Pauley Center patio, so join us in the Sculpture Garden and come ready to dance. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks available for purchase in the Best Café. […]

Tuesdays, June 10, 24, July 8, 22, August 5, 2025 2–3 pm Free; registration required Meet at Visitor Services Let's look at art together through the teacher's lens! Practicing K–12 educators across disciplines are invited to join VMFA Teacher Programs personnel for an education-centered conversation in the galleries. Come spend an hour with us to […]

Friday, June 20, 2025 6:30–9 pm $8 (VMFA members $5) Leslie Cheek Theater This 2024 documentary about Frida Kahlo is a raw and magical journey into the life of the iconic artist. Kahlo’s own words—from diaries, letters, essays, and interviews—tell her story. The film is vividly brought to life with lyrical animation inspired by her […]

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.

Tuesdays, June 10, 24, July 8, 22, August 5, 2025 2–3 pm Free; registration required Meet at Visitor Services Let's look at art together through the teacher's lens! Practicing K–12 educators across disciplines are invited to join VMFA Teacher Programs personnel for an education-centered conversation in the galleries. Come spend an hour with us to […]

Saturday, June 7, 2025 11 am–3 pm Museum-wide Free; no tickets or reservations required Explore the culture, traditions, and art of Mali. Watch engaging dance and music performances with Cheick Hamala Diabaté and other artists. Take part in art activities including creating crocodiles, making mini drums, designing wearable jewelry, and contributing to our collaborative weaving […]

Saturday, June 7, 2025 11 am–3 pm Museum-wide Free; no tickets or reservations required Explore the culture, traditions, and art of Mali. Watch engaging dance and music performances with Cheick Hamala Diabaté and other artists. Take part in art activities including creating crocodiles, making mini drums, designing wearable jewelry, and contributing to our collaborative weaving […]

Thursday, June 5, 2025 11–11:30 am Free; registration via Zoom required Virtual From English artist George Stubbs to French artist Edgar Degas, equine art forms a centerpiece of the Paul Mellon Collections. Join Jeffrey Allison, Director of Statewide Programs and Exhibitions and Paul Mellon Collection Educator, to explore the deep connection between humans and horses […]