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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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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. More about the library
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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
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.
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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
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Field trips are available for groups of 60 or fewer. More about field trips
Visit one of the most significant art libraries in the South. More about the library
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One Memorial Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
245 Grace Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-333-6299
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Week of Events
Pumpkinpalooza
Pumpkinpalooza
Join the Studio team in creating your very own glass pumpkin. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. With the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass to molten clear glass on a long metal tube. Objects are inflated with a special compressed air device. Watch as the team spirals a […]
Pumpkinpalooza
Pumpkinpalooza
Join the Studio team in creating your very own glass pumpkin. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. With the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass to molten clear glass on a long metal tube. Objects are inflated with a special compressed air device. Watch as the team spirals a […]
Open Studio: Expand Your Torch Skills
Open Studio: Expand Your Torch Skills
Prerequisite: Any one full day flameworking class. After your introductory flame class, come back for more practice at your own pace. Open Studios are the best way to practice building your skills using a torch and simple tools with an instructor ready to troubleshoot with you. Not quite a private lesson or a class, come […]
Open Studio: Improve Your Fusing
Open Studio: Improve Your Fusing
Prerequisite: Any one full day flameworking class. Are you interested in furthering your skills in fused glass? Sign up for Open Studio. An instructor will be present to guide you as you challenge yourself with new designs. All materials are included. Ages 12 + $80 Museum members, $100 for non-members We will contact you when […]
Colorful Botanicals
Colorful Botanicals
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, […]
Fused Glass Plate
Fused Glass Plate
In this one-day course, learn to design and cut glass to make a square glass plate. Create your own design, choose a base layer, and cut glass to match your pattern. The plate will go through two firings in a kiln. First, the glass will be fired at 1450º F to melt the pieces together. […]
Pumpkinpalooza
Pumpkinpalooza
Join the Studio team in creating your very own glass pumpkin. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. With the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass to molten clear glass on a long metal tube. Objects are inflated with a special compressed air device. Watch as the team spirals a […]
Introduction to Bead Making
Introduction to Bead Making
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 […]
Stained Glass: Suncatcher
Stained Glass: Suncatcher
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 […]
Flame Experience
Flame Experience
Make a colorful bead in this half hour experience class. Rolling classes every 30 minutes, 1:30 - 4 p.m. Ages 12 + $24 Museum members, $30 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment. A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is […]