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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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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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Group tours are available for groups of 20 or fewer. More about tours
Visit one of the most significant art libraries in the South. More about the library
Our story spans well over 100 years. See where we began, how we grew, and where we're going. Explore our history
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Norfolk, VA 23510
745 Duke Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-333-6299
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Week of Events
The Art of Yoga
The Art of Yoga
Take your yoga practice up a notch with a calm and contemplative yoga session in the Chrysler Museum’s art galleries. Many find museums contemplative and restorative places, and when you add yoga into the mix it makes for a truly harmonious experience. Recharge your awareness and body in this unique experience designed with you in […]
Eyes of the Storm Member Preview Days
Eyes of the Storm Member Preview Days
Chrysler Museum members can take advantage of the Exclusive Member Preview Days and see Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm first! Beat the crowds with first access to this major exhibition on member-only days, December 5–6, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free, registration not required. Members, please check in at the […]
Glassmaking Demo
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]
Eyes of the Storm Member Preview Days
Eyes of the Storm Member Preview Days
Chrysler Museum members can take advantage of the Exclusive Member Preview Days and see Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm first! Beat the crowds with first access to this major exhibition on member-only days, December 5–6, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free, registration not required. Members, please check in at the […]
Glassmaking Demo
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]
Pre-K Art Play
Pre-K Art Play
We are being introduced to our ABCs and 123s in this early childhood program designed to delight and inspire children ages 3-5 through art, stories and hands-on experiences. A fresh theme is explored each month, and you always get to mix and mingle with old and new friends. Little friends and their grown-ups, please meet […]
Glassmaking Demo
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]
Teacher Workshop: Perspective and Photography
Teacher Workshop: Perspective and Photography
Continue your professional development and learning through workshops designed for a variety of teachers, educators, and facilitators. Additional topics or customized sessions are available by request. School districts or divisions can collaboratively develop sessions with the Museum’s School & Teacher Programs Coordinator. All offerings provide certificates of completion for continuing professional education. Join Lloyd DeWitt, […]
Hot Glass: Ornament Spectacular
Hot Glass: Ornament Spectacular
Create a colorful blown glass ornament with the help of our Studio team. Choose your favorite colors and inflate a hot glass bubble as it turns on the blowpipe. Sign up for several sessions and decorate your entire tree! You can also choose to create one of our other objects rather than an ornament. Rolling […]
First Thursdays
First Thursdays
Friends of the Chrysler Museum will now have more time to experience the collection on the first Thursday of each month, with after-hours access from 6–9 p.m. In addition to the galleries, the Museum Shop and Zinnia Café are open. Cash bar and live music. On select nights, enjoy special programs as highlighted below. It’s […]
Fifth Annual
Chrysler Bake Off
Fifth Annual
Chrysler Bake Off
Are you a culinary artist on the down low or a Weekend Baker? Do you have dreams of participating in The Great British Bake Off? Well, get ready for the most creative baking contest in Hampton Roads!
Huber Court Performance:
Clarinet Choir at ODU
Huber Court Performance:
Clarinet Choir at ODU
Join us in Huber Court to listen to Old Dominion University's Clarinet Choir! Their performance will feature classical and jazz holiday music favorites.
Glassmaking Demo
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]
Straws and Swizzle Sticks
Straws and Swizzle Sticks
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 + $40 Museum members, $50 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for […]
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. […]
Hot Glass: Ornament Spectacular
Hot Glass: Ornament Spectacular
Create a colorful blown glass ornament with the help of our Studio team. Choose your favorite colors and inflate a hot glass bubble as it turns on the blowpipe. Sign up for several sessions and decorate your entire tree! You can also choose to create one of our other objects rather than an ornament. Rolling […]
Second Saturdays Art Pop-Up
Second Saturdays Art Pop-Up
Calling curious minds! Whether you are a master of stick figures or an accomplished virtuoso, all visitors are invited to explore art making with pop-up workshops at the Chrysler Museum. Each month a teaching artist will develop activities inspired by art on view that are accessible to any age. Bring the whole family to make […]
Glassmaking Demo
Huber Court Performance:
Bells of Providence
Huber Court Performance:
Bells of Providence
Join us for this five-octave hand bell choir, Bells of Providence, from Providence Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach. Come visit and experience the sounds of the holidays!
Holiday Snowman
Holiday Snowman
In this afternoon class, learn how to shape molten glass and create a hot sculpted snowman. Ages 12 + $64 Museum members, $80 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment. Class refunds will only be given if written notice is provided five (5) days before the […]
Midday Marbles
Midday Marbles
Spend an afternoon at the Glass Studio melting solid glass rods over a torch to make marbles. Heat, gravity, and simple graphite tools bring your marbles to life. Once you have learned the basics of shaping clear glass, you can create colorful glass marbles. Ages 12 + $64 for Museum members, $80 for non-members We […]
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]
Mornings with McCartney
Mornings with McCartney
Looking to Avoid the Crowds? The Chrysler Museum of Art offers special early-bird access to Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm on select Sundays from 10 a.m.–noon. See the exhibition before the Museum opens to avoid the crowds. A limited number of timed tickets are available to ensure a less congested experience for […]
Hot Glass: Ornament Spectacular
Hot Glass: Ornament Spectacular
Create a colorful blown glass ornament with the help of our Studio team. Choose your favorite colors and inflate a hot glass bubble as it turns on the blowpipe. Sign up for several sessions and decorate your entire tree! You can also choose to create one of our other objects rather than an ornament. Rolling […]
Morning Magnets
Morning Magnets
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 8+ $40 Museum […]
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 + $100 Museum members, […]
Glassmaking Demo
Seasonal Coasters
Seasonal Coasters
Cut and arrange flat glass to create a variety of holiday-themed coasters. Examples will be provided, although you can use your creativity to design unique coasters. After class, the coasters will be fired in a kiln at 1490 degrees and cooled slowly. Ages 12 + $64 Museum members, $80 for non-members We will contact you […]
Holiday Snowman
Holiday Snowman
In this afternoon class, learn how to shape molten glass and create a hot sculpted snowman. Ages 12 + $64 Museum members, $80 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment. Class refunds will only be given if written notice is provided five (5) days before the […]
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]

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