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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
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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One Memorial Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
245 Grace Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-333-6299
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Week of Events
The Art of Yoga
The Art of Yoga
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!
Out of the Vault – Works on Paper with Nyree Dowdy
Out of the Vault – Works on Paper with Nyree Dowdy
Join Nyree Dowdy, Chrysler Museum’s Art Bridges Fellow, to examine highlights from the Works on Paper vault. Situated in the newly opened Works on Paper Center, Nyree will show off and discuss rarely viewed collection highlights that showcase the strong legacy of Black history. Each week in February will offer exciting pieces related to one […]
Zinnia Happy Hour
Zinnia Happy Hour
Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
Teen Studio
Teen Studio
Mixed Media Experiment: with beading, wire, repetition and storytelling after experiencing Joyce Scott’s impressive work. Teen Studio is where students get to spend time in the galleries soaking in art and creating in the Education Workshop to experiment with diverse artistic processes. Ages 12-17
Art Babies
Art Babies
Designed to engage babies (0–24 months) by stimulating the brain through a gallery walk, songs, rhymes, and sensory play while offering caregivers an opportunity to connect with their babies and support each other in a 40-50 minute program. All baby noises are expected and welcome. Free, registration not required.
Homeschool Studio: Mixed Media
Homeschool Studio: Mixed Media
Select Wednesdays from 1–3:30 p.m. Combine small, medium, and large materials to explore storytelling inspired by Joyce Scott. Perfect for unique thinkers, Homeschool Studio is where students get to gaze at artwork in the galleries to connect to artists from around the world. In the Education Workshop, young artists create, design, sculpt, paint, and play […]
Zinnia Happy Hour
Zinnia Happy Hour
Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
Zinnia Happy Hour
Zinnia Happy Hour
Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
Glass After Dark: Therman Statom
Glass After Dark: Therman Statom
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. $10 for Museum members, $20 for non-members, Cash bar Doors open at 7 p.m. The event begins at 8 p.m.
Zinnia Happy Hour
Zinnia Happy Hour
Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
Wearable Art Studio Class
Wearable Art Studio Class
Unleash your artistic potential and transform your wardrobe with our Wearable Art Studio Class! Led by local artist Lisa Beckman, this three-session class invites you to explore the intersection of fashion and art, where you'll learn to use metalworking to design and create on-of-a-kind wearable pieces. Ages 12+
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 6+ $52 Museum […]
Zinnia Happy Hour
Zinnia Happy Hour
Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
Black History Month Film Afternoon
Black History Month Film Afternoon
Celebrate the iconic legacy of local nurses and the artistic storytelling of local filmmaker Denetra Hampton with two important short-film documentaries. The Dixie 3: A Story On Civil Rights In Nursing Enlightening focus on the landmark 1963 civil rights case at Hampton’s Dixie Hospital. The Black Angels: An extraordinary story of African American nurses, featuring […]
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 […]
Fused Jewelry
Fused Jewelry
Using a combination of glass sheets and stringers (thin rods of glass), create a set of earrings and a pendant. Learn to cut sheet glass and create a design to be fused in a kiln. One set of earring hooks and a necklace chain are included. Ages 12 + $80 for Museum members, $100 for […]
Zinnia Happy Hour
Zinnia Happy Hour
Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
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. […]
Creative Minds: Suzanne M. Schadl: The Visual Revolution of Oaxaca
Creative Minds: Suzanne M. Schadl: The Visual Revolution of Oaxaca
What makes Oaxaca, Mexico an epicenter for creativity? Why are so many artists from around the world flocking to Oaxaca? Why does it maintain a thriving printmaking scene? Join Suzanne M. Schadl, Chief of the Latin American, Caribbean and European Division at the Library of Congress, as she puts context around the vibrant legacy of […]