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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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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. More about the library
Tuesday–Thursday
10 a.m.–noon and 2–4 p.m. by appointment
Friday
10 a.m. - noon drop-in 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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One Memorial Place,
Norfolk, VA
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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
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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.
More about the house
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
The Goode Works on Paper Center houses nearly 10,000 photographs, drawings, prints, and other works on paper. More about the center
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
The Goode Works on Paper Center houses nearly 10,000 photographs, drawings, prints, and other works on paper. More about the center
Our story spans well over 100 years. See where we began, how we grew, and where we're going. Explore our history
See what's happening at the Museum, read Chrysler Magazine, and find our Media Center.
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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
Stained Glass Intermediate
Stained Glass Intermediate
Prerequisite: Stained Glass Suncatcher Create your own design and learn advanced stained glass techniques in this weekend course. Build on skills learned in Stained Glass Suncatcher to create a more complex and detailed object. This class is designed to expand students’ knowledge of glass cutting by focusing on curve cuts. During class time, students will […]
Glass Sculpting
Glass Sculpting
Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1 In this two-day class, journey from land to sea as you make an assortment of creatures sculpted in solid glass. The class starts with the basics of sculpting glass and the steps of creating an object. Use clear and colorful glass to assemble animal-inspired forms. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Ages […]
Monday, January 12, 2026
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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January 15, 2026 –Zinnia Happy Hour
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Featured January 15, 2026 –Featured Glass After Dark: 2025 Fall Studio Assistants
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: 2025 Fall Studio Assistants
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. […]
Friday, January 16, 2026
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January 16, 2026 –Goode Center Drop-In Hours
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January 16, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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January 16, 2026 –Zinnia Happy Hour
Goode Center Drop-In Hours
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.
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.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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January 17, 2026 –Introduction to Glassblowing
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January 17, 2026 –Hot Glass Deluxe
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January 17, 2026 –Colorful Botanicals
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January 17, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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January 17, 2026 –Zinnia Happy Hour
Introduction to Glassblowing
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 […]
Hot Glass Deluxe
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 […]
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, […]
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.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Featured January 18, 2026 –Featured Straws and Swizzle Sticks
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January 18, 2026 –Introduction to Glassblowing
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January 18, 2026 –Hot Glass Deluxe
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January 18, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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January 18, 2026 –Midday Marbles
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January 18, 2026 –Zinnia Happy Hour
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January 18, 2026 –Special Topics Tour: Aha Moments
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 + $52 Museum members, $65 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready […]
Introduction to Glassblowing
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 […]
Hot Glass Deluxe
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 […]
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 + $80 for Museum members, $100 for non-members Groups […]
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.
Special Topics Tour: Aha Moments
Special Topic Tours unpack big ideas! Led by expert docents, these engaging tours offer insightful discussions and interesting stories to deepen engagement with our stunningly dynamic and diverse collection. This is an interfaith tour. Free, registration not required.
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