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Norfolk’s Scope Arena Turns 50
The 443-foot wide arena is among the greatest examples of brutalist architecture in the country and one of the most important modern buildings in Virginia. It remains the largest thin-shelled domed building in the world. Explore More

Object of the Week: Portrait of a Lady (Harriet Cany Peale), A Gift from Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
A superb example of one of early America’s premier portraitists. Explore More

Collecting Runs in the Family: Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch
We continue our blog series celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. Gift with the collecting story of another Chrysler, Walter's sister Bernice Chrysler Garbisch. Bernice and her husband, Colonel Edgar William Garbisch, amassed one of the nation’s preeminent collections of American folk art. Explore More

Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. and the Business of Collecting
Our celebration of the 50th anniversary of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.'s gift of art to Norfolk continues. Read about how Walter collected "against the trend" at a dizzying pace to acquire renowned works, many of which found a home in Norfolk. Explore More

Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.’s First World-Class Collection
Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. didn’t just build a world-class collection. He managed to build two! Explore More

The Museum as a Source of Inspiration: 2021 Summer Teacher Institute
This summer, educators from across Hampton Roads prepared for the new school year with the Summer Teacher Institute. The three-day workshop inspired by the Chrysler's summer exhibition immersed them into the life and artwork of Alma W. Thomas with gallery talks, hands-on activities, and more. Explore More

Mapplethorpe’s Miracles
The Chrysler Museum’s unflinching commitment to photography can be traced to two exhibitions in 1978. Take a look back at Robert Mapplethorpe’s groundbreaking exhibition and what it reveals about the early days of the Chrysler Museum of Art. Explore More