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Moses Myers House

323 E. Freemason St.
Open Saturday and Sunday

Noon–5 p.m.

Jean Outland Chrysler Library

Reading Room
Wednesday-Friday
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed May 17-19, 2024

About the Myers House

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.
More about the house

About the Library

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

Located in Norfolk

One Memorial Place,
Norfolk, VA
Get Directions

While You're Here

Visit our Museum Shop
and Zinnia Cafe.

Perry Glass Studio

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

The Myers House

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

Jean Outland Chrysler Library

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

Wedding & Event Rentals

The perfect place for your big day or special event. Get the details

Field Trips

Field trips are available for groups of 60 or fewer. More about field trips

Jean Outland Chrysler Library

Visit one of the most significant art libraries in the South. More about the library

About the Chrysler

Our story spans well over 100 years. See where we began, how we grew, and where we're going. Explore our history

News and Announcements

See what's happening at the Museum, read Chrysler Magazine, and find our Media Center. Read now

Location

One Memorial Place
Norfolk, VA 23510

Location

245 Grace Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-333-6299

Always Free Parking

Get Directions

Visiting Artist Series

Bringing the world’s top glass art talent to Hampton Roads
Find out more

Studio Team

Meet the brilliant minds behind the Studio.
See the team

Give the Chrysler Experience

Share everything you love about the Chrysler Museum with a gift membership. Perfect for everyone on your list.

The Masterpiece Society

Learn about this innovative group of museum supporters.
Meet the Masterpiece Society

Planned Giving

Help ensure the long-term success of the Museum.
Learn about planned giving

Moses Myers House

323 E. Freemason St.
Open Saturday and Sunday

Noon–5 p.m.

Jean Outland Chrysler Library

Reading Room
Wednesday-Friday
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed May 17-19, 2024

About the Myers House

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.
More about the house

About the Library

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

Located in Norfolk

One Memorial Place,
Norfolk, VA
Get Directions

While You're Here

Visit our Museum Shop
and Zinnia Cafe.

Perry Glass Studio

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

The Myers House

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

Jean Outland Chrysler Library

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

Wedding & Event Rentals

The perfect place for your big day or special event. Get the details

Field Trips

Field trips are available for groups of 60 or fewer. More about field trips

Jean Outland Chrysler Library

Visit one of the most significant art libraries in the South. More about the library

About the Chrysler

Our story spans well over 100 years. See where we began, how we grew, and where we're going. Explore our history

News and Announcements

See what's happening at the Museum, read Chrysler Magazine, and find our Media Center. Read now

Location

One Memorial Place
Norfolk, VA 23510

Location

245 Grace Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-333-6299

Always Free Parking

Get Directions

Visiting Artist Series

Bringing the world’s top glass art talent to Hampton Roads
Find out more

Studio Team

Meet the brilliant minds behind the Studio.
See the team

Give the Chrysler Experience

Share everything you love about the Chrysler Museum with a gift membership. Perfect for everyone on your list.

The Masterpiece Society

Learn about this innovative group of museum supporters.
Meet the Masterpiece Society

Planned Giving

Help ensure the long-term success of the Museum.
Learn about planned giving

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Field Trips

Research shows a single museum visit can impact students’ creative and critical thinking skills, cultural empathy, and emotive recall. Bring a group of students to the Chrysler Museum of Art this school year for a truly memorable experience. With a range of subjects and formats, choose an art adventure that connects the classroom curriculum to artwork from around the world. Your students will share ideas, enjoy a new environment, and leave making fresh connections.

We offer a variety of itineraries and add-ons. Work with us to plan a memorable experience that works well for your group. Explore the options below and reach out with any questions or ideas. Choose from the list of topics below or email discover@chrysler.org to customize a school tour.

Colorfully painted banners drape from the skylights in Huber Court.
Meet the Museum

PK–GRADE 12

Best for First-Time Visitors!

From ancient art to works from modern masters, the Chrysler Museum’s art collection is among the best in the country.

DescriptionVase/bowl of clear molded glass in high relief.
Art ABC's

PK–GRADE 1

Best for First-Time Visitors!

Introduces young learners to great works of art and building blocks of language through this playful interactive tour.

This is an oil on canvas painting. It depicts the moment when Abigail, the wife of the chieftain Nabal, arrives with her servants to intercede for her husband, who has foolishly insulted David and his men. Reni shows her riding sidesaddle into David's camp, her slumped shoulders in contrast to David's aggressive stance.
Build Your Own

PK–GRADE 12

With so much to explore, and we are happy to create a learning experience designed especially for you and your students.

A model wears a neckpiece made up of several beaded human figures.
Temporary Exhibitions

PK–GRADE 12

Request a tour that features a temporary exhibition as well as relevant permanent collection objects.

Curriculum Connections

The left side of the canvas is stacked with what appears to be frames, because it shows ninety degree, or smaller, angles made from wood. The right side of the canvas is yellow with black lines to form triangles. The lower portion presents half a circle, part red, part green. In the center of the canvas, in contrast to its more linear features, is a long spherical object - it is a shape known as a traditional biscuit from the city of Ferrara, Italy.
STEAM

Grades 4–12

From process to product, artists use science, technology, engineering, and math to create art. Through a STEAM lens, explore how artists innovate.

Carved wooden sculpture made of numerous pieces of wood joined with glue and doweled. Eyes and eyebrows may be glass inlays. This is the head and chest of a painted wooden coffin lid, showing the face of the deceased painted in ochre, wearing a long wig painted in blue and yellow stripes, and a large collar. On the top of the head a scarab beetle is painted.
Ancient Influences

Pre-K–Grade 6

Grades 6–12

Discover how the past civilizations of the Maya, Aztecs, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and others influence the world of today.

Oil on canvas painting depicting Washington at the Delaware River. In the background, troops row across icy waters; Washington sits on a white horse in the foreground on the right side of the canvas.
Stories in Art

Grades 3-12

Art tells a story. Identify characters, settings, and more in this narrative- style tour.

This blown glass bowl with its flaring rim, is reverse painted in transparent polychrome enamel with a dream image depicting a sleeping figure (the artist) floating over Olympia, Washington, against a brilliant blue star-studded sky with moon; three bears are on the ground, and five owls sit in fir trees.
Elements of Art

Pre-K-Grade 12

Explore the tools in every artists's toolbox: color, shape, form, and more!

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Field Trip Request Form

Tours are also available, by appointment, at the Myers House in downtown Norfolk.

  • Tour Details

    Tours are typically one hour in length. Cost is free. Be advised that the Moses Myers House has steps and is therefore not fully accessible to all.
  • (special requests, curriculum connections, etc.)

Have questions? Start here.

Field Trip FAQs

Who gives tours?

Our trained tour guides (Docents) will develop your tour by selecting works of art related to the theme you’ve selected. Once groups arrive and are divided, they will be led by a Docent who will guide them in exploring works of art. You will not need to bring additional materials. Groups may see different works of art, but they will tour the selected location using the same theme. At the end of the visit, groups will return to the Museum entrance.

How many chaperones are needed?

We require one chaperone/teacher for every 10 students. Our staff members will divide your group according to the number of guides available. When you arrive, please help us to ensure that a chaperone accompanies each group.

What are the Museum rules?

For your safety and the safety of the art, we ask that teachers and chaperones remain with their group at all times. Works of art are more fragile than they appear; please remind your students that it is important not to touch. Flash photography is prohibited in some of our spaces, as some works of art are sensitive to light. Photographs are not permitted in some special exhibitions. School rules are also good rules for the Museum.

Can we bring food?

Please plan for your group(s) to eat on the bus before or after their visit or at your school.

Where do we park?

Buses should drop off and pick up their groups in front of the tour location. Drivers must carry cellphones and be reachable during and after tours.

What if we are late?

To change or cancel your tour, please contact the Museum before your tour date at discover@chrysler.org or (757) 333-6269. If your group is running behind on the day of your tour, please let us know by calling (757) 333-6269 before 9:30 a.m. or (757) 644-6200 after 9:30 a.m.