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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–Friday
10 a.m.–noon 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
Glassblowing 4: Cane
Glassblowing 4: Cane
Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3 In Glassblowing 4: Cane, explore different color setups and methods of cane pulling to create diverse and beautiful color patterns for glass vessels, and learn the proper steps to achieve a traditional cane roll-up. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Ages 16 + $256 for Museum members, $320 for non-members We will […]
Monday, March 30, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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March 31, 2026 –The Art of Yoga
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March 31, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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 […]
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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April 1, 2026 –Pre-K Art Play
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April 1, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
Pre-K Art Play
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 […]
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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April 2, 2026 –Silver Social Club
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April 2, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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Featured April 2, 2026 –Featured Mixtape: First Thursday
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April 2, 2026 –Mixtape First Thursday: Wine Tasting
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April 2, 2026 –Mixtape First Thursday: Wine Tasting
Silver Social Club
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 talk before engaging with art-making activities. The program aims to promote emotional well-being, and cultivate social connections through collaborative art-based experiences. Share your creativity, celebrate […]
Mixtape: First Thursday
Always fun, but never the same, Mixtape is your chance to have a DYI evening with lots to do -- but on your own schedule. From stellar live music performances to art-making, Mixtape is the place to get your creative juices flowing, relax, and spark connection. What’s in the mix this month? Floral arrangements with […]
Mixtape First Thursday: Wine Tasting
Join us at the cafe for a series of fun and inspiring hands-on classes held in conjunction with Mixtape First Thursdays. Check out our rotating lineup of creative, seasonal workshops to complement the evening's festivities. Free, limited space, registration required.
Mixtape First Thursday: Wine Tasting
Join us at the cafe for a series of fun and inspiring hands-on classes held in conjunction with Mixtape First Thursdays. Check out our rotating lineup of creative, seasonal workshops to complement the evening's festivities. Free, limited space, registration required.
Friday, April 3, 2026
Saturday, April 4, 2026
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April 4, 2026 –Straws and Swizzle Sticks
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April 4, 2026 –Introduction to Glassblowing
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April 4, 2026 –Hot Glass Experience: Eggstravaganza
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April 4, 2026 –Fused Coral Bowl
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April 4, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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April 4, 2026 –Midday Marbles
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April 4, 2026 –Fused House Number
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 Experience: Eggstravaganza
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 […]
Fused Coral Bowl
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 […]
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 […]
Fused House Number
Improve your curb appeal and become the envy of your neighborhood with a fused glass house number. As you create it, you’ll learn the basics of cutting glass and design a rectangular panel. Once the panels are completed, they will be fused in a kiln to create one finished piece. Ages 12 + $80 Museum […]
Sunday, April 5, 2026
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April 5, 2026 –Morning Magnets
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April 5, 2026 –Introduction to Glassblowing
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April 5, 2026 –Introduction to Bead Making
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April 5, 2026 –Hot Glass Experience: Eggstravaganza
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April 5, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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April 5, 2026 –History Speaks: Architech-tour at the Myers House
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April 5, 2026 –Flame Experience
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April 5, 2026 –Art History 101 Tour:
Neoclassical Art
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hot Glass Experience: Eggstravaganza
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 […]
History Speaks: Architech-tour at the Myers House
Can a brick tell a story? Are there treasures hidden beneath layers of paint and history? This behind-the-scenes tour explores the elegance, craftsmanship, and stylistic details of the Myers House, revealing how it designs reflects the tastes, aspirations, and struggles of the Myers family. Free for Museum members, $10 for non members. Registration Required.
Flame Experience
Make a colorful bead in this half hour experience class. Rolling classes every 45 minutes, 1:30 - 4:30 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 […]
Art History 101 Tour:
Neoclassical Art
Explore the major periods that have shaped the visual arts, from ancient civilizations to modern times. Each tour uses the Chrysler’s dynamic collection to delve into art history's important characters and characteristics. Art History 101 tours promise to expand your knowledge of art and ignite a passion for its history. Free, registration not required.
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