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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
Introduction to Neon
Introduction to Neon
Spend the weekend creating a cool piece of illuminated art to display in your home or office. As you perfect your design, explore different torches and techniques and enjoy discussions about noble gases and the effects each one creates when energized. Also, learn the best way to design a work for practical mounting. Once you […]
Glassblowing 1
Glassblowing 1
Set aside two days to become acquainted with the art of glassmaking. Learn basic techniques of working with molten glass and get to use all the tools yourself. This is the first class where students can gather (spool glass onto a metal rod in the glass furnace) to experiment, play, and create a series of […]
Monday, April 6, 2026
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026 –The Art of Yoga
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April 7, 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 the mind, stretches the body, and is designed with you and the art in mind!
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 –Wonder Wednesday Spring Break
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April 8, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
Wonder Wednesday Spring Break
How do artists make big pictures out of small parts? Create with fun shapes, add to a giant puzzle, and discover how artists make sculptures on this Wonder adventure through the deep sea. Take home your very own sea creatures, jellyfish sculptures, and sand art, and enjoy an exciting underwater performance by the Perry Glass […]
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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April 9, 2026 –Glass Studio Happy Hour Tour
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April 9, 2026 –Open Studio: Glassblowing
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April 9, 2026 –Hot Glass Deluxe
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April 9, 2026 –Fused Soap Dish
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April 9, 2026 –Flaming Heart Pendant
Glass Studio Happy Hour Tour
Discover how the Perry Glass Studio can elevate your next big breakfast connect, employee appreciation event, or team-building experience. We invite you to tour and explore how we can bring your next corporate gathering to life! Free, registration required.
Open Studio: Glassblowing
Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1 After your introductory class, come back for more practice at your own pace. Open Studios are the best way to practice building your skills with an instructor ready to troubleshoot with you. Not quite a private lesson or a class, come melt with us! All materials are included. Ages 12 + $100 […]
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 […]
Fused Soap Dish
Cut glass and arrange it to fit a 4x6” design for a soap dish. Your designs will be assembled and fused flat in a kiln at 1400º F. The soap dish shape is achieved in a second firing to 1300º F, where the flat form slumps into a ceramic mold. Ages 12 + $80 Museum […]
Flaming Heart Pendant
In this introductory evening course, use a torch and simple tools to melt and form solid glass into a heart-shaped pendant. Practice making a heart with clear rods of glass and later learn how to apply colorful glass to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Ages 12 + $80 Museum members, $100 for non-members We will contact […]
Friday, April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026 –Art Matters: The Art of the Everyday
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April 10, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
Art Matters: The Art of the Everyday
Art Matters is a free, evidence-based intervention that helps improve the quality of life for those with dementia. Individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners are invited to conversational tours designed to offer a pleasant experience and serve as cognitive stimulation. Art Matters is a free program presented in partnership with the Southeastern […]
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026 –Introduction to Glassblowing
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April 11, 2026 –Fused Coral Bowl
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April 11, 2026 –Morning Meditation @ the Museum
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April 11, 2026 –Second Saturday Art Pop-Up
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April 11, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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April 11, 2026 –Hot Glass Deluxe
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April 11, 2026 –Fused Jewelry
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April 11, 2026 –Creative Minds: Michelle Young and The Art Spy
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 […]
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. […]
Morning Meditation @ the Museum
Interested in relieving anxiety and stress and developing transformative mental habits that raise self-esteem and confidence? Morning Mediation @ the Museum is a calming experience designed to start your weekend […]
Second Saturday Art Pop-Up
Whether you are a curious creative or experienced artist, Second Saturday Art Pop-up is for you (and your friends)! Come as you are and try something new each month in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Creative Minds: Michelle Young and The Art Spy
This series takes audiences inside the genius of the world's most talented and iconic creators, innovators, and artists of our time. Featuring rich perspectives and entertaining stories about original thinkers […]
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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April 12, 2026 –Stained Glass: Suncatcher
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April 12, 2026 –Introduction to Glassblowing
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April 12, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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April 12, 2026 –Hot Glass Deluxe
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 […]
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 […]
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