Name: IgNITE: Kanaval
Start: 2026-04-24T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-24T22:00:00-04:00

Open today, 10 am to 5 pm.
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Free Admission

Moses Myers House

323 E. Freemason St.
Open Saturday and Sunday
Noon–5 p.m.
The oldest Jewish home in America open to the public as a museum offers a glimpse of the life of an early 19th century merchant family.
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Jean Outland Chrysler Library

Reading Room
Wednesday-Friday
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
With an extensive collection of more than 106,000 rare and unique volumes relating to the history of art, the Jean Outland Chrysler Art Library is one of the most significant art libraries in the South.
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Goode Works on Paper Center

Tuesday–Friday
10 a.m.–noon and 2–4 p.m. by appointment only
Comprising one-third of the Chrysler Museum's permanent collection, the Goode Works on Paper Center houses nearly 10,000 photographs, drawings, prints, and other works on paper.
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Located in Norfolk

One Memorial Place,
Norfolk, VA
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While You're Here

Visit our Museum Shop
and Zinnia Cafe.

Perry Glass Studio

A state-of-art facility on the Museum’s campus. See a free glassmaking demo Tuesdays–Sunday at noon. Like what you see? Take a class with us! More about the Studio

Wedding & Event Rentals

The perfect place for your big day or special event. Get the details

The Myers House

The home of the first permanent Jewish residents of Norfolk, this historic house offers a glimpse of the life of a wealthy early 19th-century merchant family.
More about the house

Jean Outland Chrysler Library

With an extensive collection of more than 106,000 rare and unique volumes relating to the history of art, the Jean Outland Chrysler Library is one of the most significant art libraries in the South. More about the Library

Goode Works on Paper Center

The Goode Works on Paper Center houses nearly 10,000 photographs, drawings, prints, and other works on paper.
More about the center

Field Trips

Field trips are available for groups of 60 or fewer. More about field trips

Jean Outland Chrysler Library

Visit one of the most significant art libraries in the South. More about the library

Goode Works on Paper Center

The Goode Works on Paper Center houses nearly 10,000 photographs, drawings, prints, and other works on paper.
More about the center

About the Chrysler

Our story spans well over 100 years. See where we began, how we grew, and where we're going. Explore our history

News and Announcements

See what's happening at the Museum, read Chrysler Magazine, and find our Media Center.
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Location

245 Grace Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-333-6299

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Visiting Artist Series

Bringing the world’s top glass art talent to Hampton Roads
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Studio Team

Meet the brilliant minds behind the Studio.
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Give the Chrysler Experience

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The Masterpiece Society

Learn about this innovative group of museum supporters.
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Planned Giving

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Event Series: IgNITE

Missed Mardi Gras in New Orleans? No problem! IgNITE: Kanaval is bringing the heat straight to you.

Step into a high-energy celebration where color, rhythm, and movement take over the Museum. Feel the pulse of live drumming, get swept up in electrifying line and salsa dancing, and experience a kaleidoscope of costumes, performances, and art chats. DJ Jo Froxi will be spinning pop beats with global vibes to keep the party going, but you can bring the fun!

Come dressed in carnival flair (the bolder, the better!) and join an impromptu parade (or two) because this isn’t just an event, it’s a full-on experience.

And the flavor? Just as vibrant. Enjoy specialty cocktails, Latin dancing, and line dancing!!

All of this is inspired by Beyond the Mountains: Danny Lyon’s Photography in Haiti, on view in the Chrysler Museum’s Frank Photography Gallery—making it a night where art and celebration collide.

Don’t miss it. Kanaval is calling.

Ages 18+

$10 for Museum members, $25 for non-members. Tickets increase $10 day of event. Registration recommended.

Carnival fits are encouraged. For safety and security, handheld masks with stick handles are permitted, but full-face and masquerade-style masks are not permitted. Attire should not extend 6 inches past the body. No nudity.

Including: DJ Jofroxi, Hot Gumbo Brass Band, ODU’s Monarch Steel Orchestra, Line Dancing, Drop-in Drum Circle, Art Talks, Fun-Making with Utopia Feni, Rum Tasting and the evening’s specialty cocktail by Model Citizen Cocktail, West Indian Cooking Demonstrations, Roll Bounce, Stilt Walker, Salsa Dancing Instructor, West Indies Krewe, Photobooth, Parade, and Vendors: FairyHair, Cooking with Greens, Pure Lagos, and Botanicals.

Need childcare? Consider YMCA Parents Time Out!

The YMCA and Chrysler Museum have partnered together. Drop your child off and enjoy the evening knowing they’re in good hands with professionally trained YMCA staff. Registration closes Thursday, April 23, at 5 p.m. Learn More & Register