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Immerse yourself in art, ideas, color, and light. Yoga at the Chrysler Museum is a unique experience designed to be both restorative and illuminating. Join this easygoing practice that expands the mind, stretches the body, and is designed with you and the art in mind!
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Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m. |
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Through the generous support of our members, the Norfolk Society of Arts offered world-class lectures to the vibrant Hampton Roads community that are free and open to the public. The NSA’s free lecture series was established in the 1950s and continues to bring notable curators, historians, architects, journalists, professors, and others to the Chrysler Museum […]
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Construct lanterns to learn more about color and light. Play with positive and negative shapes to create exciting shadows. Perfect for unique thinkers, Homeschool Studio encourages students to gaze at […] |
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Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m. |
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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. Our next IgNITE is in April. Don't miss out, get your ticket now! Step into a new era of museum nightlife at the revolutionary art party everyone’s talking about — IgNITE! This bold, always-surprising event is designed to spark your imagination with […] 
Stop by the Goode Works on Paper Center during our drop-in hours to explore artwork from our paper collection that’s not currently on view. No appointment needed—just come in, make a request, and enjoy a closer look at rarely seen works! Free, registration not required.
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This class is ideal for anyone interested in trying out the fused glass process. Make several magnets using small segments of glass and tile nippers. Create the designs by nipping the glass into smaller pieces and adding them to a base layer that will later be melted together in a kiln. Ages 6+ $52 Museum […]
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Finish off your look with accessories that you can’t find in a store. Use a mix of clear and colorful glass to create abstract and floral-inspired jewelry. Learn about the basics and simple patterns. Throughout the day, build on those skills to create intricately designed wearables. Ages 12 + $128 Museum members, $160 for non-members […]
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […] |
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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In this fused glass class, take traditional mosaic making to a new place. Learn to cut glass and use tile nippers to create imagery. In a paint-by-numbers style, small bits of colored glass will be arranged to fill the design of your choice. The gaps between the pieces are filled with glass powder, and then […]
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Take a day to design and create your own glass flowers. First, learn to shape clear glass parts of a flower. Then, assemble those parts into a whole botanical. Once you learn the mechanics of the form, you can design and create a floral piece using colored glass rods. Ages 12 + $128 Museum members, […] |
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Immerse yourself in art, ideas, color, and light. Yoga at the Chrysler Museum is a unique experience designed to be both restorative and illuminating. Join this easygoing practice that expands the mind, stretches the body, and is designed with you and the art in mind! 
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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Be introduced to the ABCs and 123s in this early childhood program designed to delight and inspire children ages 3-5 through art, stories, and hands-on experiences. Each month a fresh […]
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If you are feeling overwhelmed by what’s going on in the world right now, we invite you to join us at Mixtape: One Love. Inspired by Bob Marley’s upcoming birthday, […]
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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The Silver Social Club is a dynamic and enriching program designed to engage older adults in a supportive environment. After tea and coffee, participants will enjoy a brief docent-led gallery […] |
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Born in Harlem in 1919, DeCarava's work was greatly inspired by the creativity and artistry of the Harlem Renaissance. In 1952, DeCarava became the first African American photographer to win a Guggenheim fellowship, which allowed him to spend a year documenting everyday moments in Harlem. DeCarava's images offer an intimate view into the lives of […]
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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Set aside two days to become acquainted with the art of glassmaking. Learn basic techniques of working with molten glass and get to use all the tools yourself. This is the first class where students can gather (spool glass onto a metal rod in the glass furnace) to experiment, play, and create a series of […]
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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Learn to melt colorful glass sticks with a torch, spin the glass around metal rods, and form it into beads. Explore different bead shapes and color application techniques, too. This is a great class for beginners. Ages 12 + $52 for Museum members, $65 for non-members Groups should select timeslots that are sequential to avoid […]
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Create a coral bowl in this morning fusing class. Students will learn basic fusing processes of cutting glass and using slump molds to create a bowl inspired by sea coral. Ages 12+ $52 Museum members, $65 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up. Due to the fragility of […] |
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This class is ideal for anyone interested in trying out the fused glass process. Make several magnets using small segments of glass and tile nippers. Create the designs by nipping the glass into smaller pieces and adding them to a base layer that will later be melted together in a kiln. Ages 6+ $52 Museum […]
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Finish off your look with accessories that you can’t find in a store. Use a mix of clear and colorful glass to create abstract and floral-inspired jewelry. Learn about the basics and simple patterns. Throughout the day, build on those skills to create intricately designed wearables. Ages 12 + $128 Museum members, $160 for non-members […]
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […] |
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Immerse yourself in art, ideas, color, and light. Yoga at the Chrysler Museum is a unique experience designed to be both restorative and illuminating. Join this easygoing practice that expands the mind, stretches the body, and is designed with you and the art in mind!
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and […]
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The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m. |
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Have you ever saved photographs in a scrapbook or flipped through one at a family members house? In the Chrysler Museum's collection, one scrapbook from the late 19th century offers a view into an important moment in Hampton Roads history: the founding of Hampton University in 1868. This scrapbook is filled with cyanotypes that document […]
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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Art Matters is a free, evidence-based intervention that helps improve the quality of life for those with dementia. Individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners are invited to conversational tours designed to offer a pleasant experience and serve as cognitive stimulation. Art Matters is a free program presented in partnership with the Southeastern […] |
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Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3 Glassblowing 4: Powder and Frit focuses on different processes to create patterns, giving the glass personalized and beautiful styles. Some of the color techniques include color interactions, powder printing, color fades, optical patterns, and reverse optic twists. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Ages 16 + $256 for Museum members, $320 for […]
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Cut and solder sheet glass together to create a colorful window hanging perfect for catching rays of sunshine. Choose a sample design or create your own. Glass pieces are cut to fit the design, or “cartoon,” then wrapped with copper foil. Using a soldering iron and tin-lead solder, the glass pieces are conjoined. At the […]
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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Make a blown or solid object of your choice. Create a blown ornament or sculptural bauble, or sculpt a solid object like a starfish or heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. Object availability varies by season. Rolling classes every 15 minutes 10–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m. Ages 5 […] |
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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Learn to melt colorful glass sticks with a torch, spin the glass around metal rods, and form it into beads. Explore different bead shapes and color application techniques, too. This is a great class for beginners. Ages 12 + $52 for Museum members, $65 for non-members Groups should select timeslots that are sequential to avoid […]
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Make a blown or solid object of your choice. Create a blown ornament or sculptural bauble, or sculpt a solid object like a starfish or heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. Object availability varies by season. Rolling classes every 15 minutes 10–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m. Ages 5 […] |
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Immerse yourself in art, ideas, color, and light. Yoga at the Chrysler Museum is a unique experience designed to be both restorative and illuminating. Join this easygoing practice that expands […]
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk […]
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Smooth, bumpy, shiny, fuzzy, and more - discover works of art with textures. Play with soft and fluffy felt to make a picture! Designed to engage little ones up to […]
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m. |
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Between 1991 and 1992, artist Carrie Mae Weems traveled across the Sea Islands off the coast of Georgia and South Carolina to explore African American history and culture. The result of these travels was the Sea Island Series: a group of more than twenty works that paired text and images. In the work Untitled (Boone […]
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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Set aside two days to become acquainted with the art of glassmaking. Learn basic techniques of working with molten glass and get to use all the tools yourself. This is the first class where students can gather (spool glass onto a metal rod in the glass furnace) to experiment, play, and create a series of […]
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Learn how to heat and melt glass rods and tubing to create custom reusable drinking apparatuses. Apply glass color, melt glass in a precise flame, and make a drinking straw and swizzle sticks with unique color patterns. Ages 12 + $52 Museum members, $65 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready […]
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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Make a champagne paperweight, jellyfish paperweight, drinking vessel or seasonal object in a more hands-on class. Our team guides you in the use of glassblowing tools while you create your object. Pick from a variety of colors to make your object your own. Ages 12 + $80 Museum members, $100 for non-members We will contact […] |
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This class is ideal for anyone interested in trying out the fused glass process. Make several magnets using small segments of glass and tile nippers. Create the designs by nipping the glass into smaller pieces and adding them to a base layer that will later be melted together in a kiln. Ages 6+ $52 Museum […]
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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Make a champagne paperweight, jellyfish paperweight, drinking vessel or seasonal object in a more hands-on class. Our team guides you in the use of glassblowing tools while you create your object. Pick from a variety of colors to make your object your own. Ages 12 + $80 Museum members, $100 for non-members We will contact […] |
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4 events,
Immerse yourself in art, ideas, color, and light. Yoga at the Chrysler Museum is a unique experience designed to be both restorative and illuminating. Join this easygoing practice that expands the mind, stretches the body, and is designed with you and the art in mind!
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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Through the generous support of our members, the Norfolk Society of Arts offered world-class lectures to the vibrant Hampton Roads community that are free and open to the public. The NSA’s free lecture series was established in the 1950s and continues to bring notable curators, historians, architects, journalists, professors, and others to the Chrysler Museum […]
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Hot glass and live music come together for memorable evenings during Glass After Dark. Each month, watch the Perry Glass Studio team take the molten material to exciting places and enjoy entertainment by local musicians. Doors open at 7 p.m. The event begins at 8 p.m. $10 for Museum members, $20 for non-members, Cash bar. […]
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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"Black is beautiful," is a phrase that was popularized in the 1970s to promote pride within the African American community. It was coined by artist Kwame Brathwaite who expressed this sentiment by photographing models wearing natural hairstyles and traditional clothing. He would eventually form his own modeling agency known as AJASSA. Free, registration not required.
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2 In this two-day intensive glassblowing class, experiment with color accents, handles, and wraps of color—building on skills learned in Glassblowing 2. Also, become familiar with the techniques needed to create forms such as bottles and pitchers. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 12 + $256 Museum members, $320 for non-members. We […]
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How do artists play and experiment with chance, risk-taking, and surprise? Find out in this dynamic exploration! Enjoy the inspiring setting of an ever-changing wealth of supplies, and learn how to create and play games and challenges in your teaching setting.
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […] |
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Learn how to heat and melt glass rods and tubing to create custom reusable drinking apparatuses. Apply glass color, melt glass in a precise flame, and make a drinking straw and swizzle sticks with unique color patterns. Ages 12 + $52 Museum members, $65 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready […]
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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Make a blown or solid object of your choice. Create a blown ornament or sculptural bauble, or sculpt a solid object like a starfish or heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. Object availability varies by season. Rolling classes every 15 minutes 10–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m. Ages 5 […] |
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