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323 E. Freemason St.
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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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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
Patterned Panel
Patterned Panel
Prerequisite: Any One Full Day Fusing Class Take the fused glass plate one step further! Learn the basics of cutting glass and chose from a variety of plate shapes in this 1.5-day class. First, create patterns and design and cut glass to fit these patterns. Overnight, the glass will melt in a kiln into one […]
Monday, March 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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March 10, 2026 –The Art of Yoga
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March 10, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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March 10, 2026 –Zinnia Happy Hour
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!
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.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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March 11, 2026 –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.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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March 12, 2026 –Zinnia Happy Hour
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March 12, 2026 –Open Studio: Glassblowing
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March 12, 2026 –Hot Glass Deluxe
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March 12, 2026 –Fused Soap Dish
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March 12, 2026 –Flaming Heart Pendant
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.
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, March 13, 2026
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March 13, 2026 –Goode Works on Paper Drop-in Hours: Mary Cassatt
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March 13, 2026 –Art Matters: Women of the Chrysler
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March 13, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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March 13, 2026 –Zinnia Happy Hour
Goode Works on Paper Drop-in Hours: Mary Cassatt
Celebrate Women's History Month this March at the Goode Works on Paper Center during our drop-in hours. Each Friday, we'll feature works brought out from storage by a different woman artist from the collection. Join us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - stop by anytime and stay for as long as you like. Free, […]
Art Matters: Women of the Chrysler
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 […]
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, March 14, 2026
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March 14, 2026 –Introduction to Glassblowing
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March 14, 2026 –Morning Meditation @ the Museum
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March 14, 2026 –Second Saturday Art Pop-Up
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March 14, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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March 14, 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 […]
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 with tranquility. Surrounded by inspiring art, engage in guided meditation that blends relaxation, breathwork, and mindfulness!
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 […]
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, March 15, 2026
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March 15, 2026 –Morning Magnets
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March 15, 2026 –Introduction to Glassblowing
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March 15, 2026 –Hot Glass Deluxe
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March 15, 2026 –Glassmaking Demo
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March 15, 2026 –Book & Look – Modern Art: A Novel
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March 15, 2026 –Zinnia Happy Hour
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March 15, 2026 –Special Topics Tour: Women Artists
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March 15, 2026 –Creative Minds: “Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse” Film Screening & Director Talk
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 […]
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 […]
Book & Look – Modern Art: A Novel
Book & Look explores the themes in the exhibition Architects of Being with Modern Art: A Novel by Evelyn Toyton. Inspired by the life of Lee Krasner, the novel follows Belle Prokoff […]
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: Women Artists
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.
Creative Minds: “Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse” Film Screening & Director Talk
Join us for a special screening of the powerful new documentary Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse, followed by an in-depth conversation with the film’s directors, Philip Dolin and Molly Bernstein. This revealing portrait offers an intimate look at the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of Maus, exploring how personal trauma, the Holocaust, cultural catastrophe, and political unrest have […]
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