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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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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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Group tours are available for groups of 20 or fewer. More about tours
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
745 Duke Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-333-6299
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- No events scheduled for Mon, April 29, 2024.
Week of Events
Glass Studio Mother’s Day Sale
Glass Studio Mother’s Day Sale
Mother's Day is just around the corner. Show those moms, moms-to-be, and mom-like figures a lot of love with a unique gift of glass. The Perry Glass Studio is hosting it's annual Mother's Day Glass Sale on May 4th and 5th. Museum Members receive exclusive access an hour before the sale opens to the public. […]
The Art of Yoga
The Art of Yoga
Take your yoga practice up a notch with a calm and contemplative yoga session in the Chrysler Museum’s art galleries. Many find museums contemplative and restorative places, and when you add yoga into the mix it makes for a truly harmonious experience. Recharge your awareness and body in this unique experience designed with you in […]
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. […]
Glassmaking Demo
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. […]
Glassmaking Demo
Pre-K Art Play
Pre-K Art Play
We are being introduced to our 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 theme is explored, and you always get to mix and mingle with old and new friends. Little friends and their grown-ups, please meet […]
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. […]
Glassmaking Demo
First Thursdays: Hope and Every Brilliant Thing
First Thursdays: Hope and Every Brilliant Thing
Discover cool culture and canned cocktails at the Chrysler Museum of Art’s First Thursdays— an after-hours event from 6–9 p.m. Each month, explore a different theme and enjoy a laid–back atmosphere. First Thursdays offer the perfect occasion to meet new people, enjoy a free date night, get creative, or simply wind down the week. In […]
Drinking Vessel
Drinking Vessel
Make a colorful glass cup to enjoy your favorite beverage. Rolling classes every 30 minutes 6:00–8:30 p.m. Ages 12 + $64 Museum members, $80 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment. Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. […]
Jellyfish Paperweight
Jellyfish Paperweight
Make a colorful jellyfish floating in clear glass during this hot glass class. Rolling classes every 30 minutes 6:00–8:30 p.m. Ages 12 + $64 Museum members, $80 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment. Class refunds will only be given if written notice is provided five […]
Arthouse Afternoon: Omoiyari: A Song Film by Kishi Bashi (2022, 75 minutes.)
Arthouse Afternoon: Omoiyari: A Song Film by Kishi Bashi (2022, 75 minutes.)
Follow Kishi Bashi, an internationally acclaimed composer, and songwriter, as he goes on a journey to learn about the history and its relevance when a media interview links the Muslim ban and the immigration crisis at the USA-Mexico border with the incarceration of Japanese-Americans during WWII. ‘Omoiyari’ is a genre-breaking, artistic exploration that fuses history, […]
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. […]
Glassmaking Demo
Hot Glass: Duckling
Hot Glass: Duckling
Stop by the Studio to make a glass duckling with some of your favorite peeps! Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. With the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass to molten clear glass on a long metal tube, and inflate the glass with a special compressed air device. If […]
Norfolk Public Schools: Fine Arts Festival
Norfolk Public Schools: Fine Arts Festival
Visit the Chrysler Museum of Art between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to celebrate the talented students in Norfolk Public Schools. The prestigious All-City Middle School Chorus will be performing in Huber Court. Visual art from every campus will be on view during a pop-up exhibition. Enjoy drop-in artmaking activities and look out for surprises […]
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. […]
Glassmaking Demo
Drinking Vessel
Drinking Vessel
Make a colorful glass cup to enjoy your favorite beverage. Rolling classes every 30 minutes 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Ages 12 + $64 Museum members, $80 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment. Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and […]
Fused House Number
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 + $64 Museum […]
The Williamsburg Bray School: A Story Worth Telling
The Williamsburg Bray School: A Story Worth Telling
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood Dance Company presents: The Williamsburg Bray School: A Story Worth Telling ADL Dance Company is an after-school activity for middle school students from the Academy for Discovery at Lakewood, a Norfolk Public School. Under the direction of Kristen Hill, the dancers explore a variety of concert dance forms, such as ballet, […]
Hot Glass: Duckling
Hot Glass: Duckling
Stop by the Studio to make a glass duckling with some of your favorite peeps! Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. With the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass to molten clear glass on a long metal tube, and inflate the glass with a special compressed air device. If […]
Introduction to Glassblowing
Introduction to Glassblowing
This one-day class is perfect for beginners! 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 a candy dish. Ages 12 + $120 […]
Stained Glass: Suncatcher
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 […]
Glassmaking Demo
History Speaks: Myers Medicine
History Speaks: Myers Medicine
The world of Colonial and Early Republic medicine could sometimes be grim, gruesome, and bizarre, but the advancements made during the Age of Enlightenment paved the way for the medical miracles of today. Join us at the Moses Myers House for a fascinating look at the Myers family medical history and discover how they dealt […]
Interfaith Tour: Women of Faith
Interfaith Tour: Women of Faith
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. […]
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. […]