- Open today, 10 am to 5 pm.
- Parking & Directions
- Free Admission
April 19-21, 2026
Itinerary
Sunday, April 19: Welcome reception and dinner hosted by the Rutter Family Foundation
April 20: Day 1 at the Chrysler Museum
- 9-10 am: Coffee and light breakfast in the Porcelain Gallery
- 10-11 am: Session 1
- 11:15 am-noon: Session 2
- 12:30 pm: Lunch, exploration time, tours with curators
- Lunch sponsored by Blue Water Communications
- 2-3:15 pm: Session 3
- 3:30-5 pm: Perry Glass Studio Tour, Glass Demo, Refreshments
- 5:15 pm: Depart for The Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center for dinner and a tour
- 9 pm: Return to the Chrysler Museum
April 21: Day 2
- 8:30 am: Coffee and light breakfast in the Porcelain Gallery
- 9-9:45 am: Session 1
- 10-11 am: Session 2
- 11:30 am-1:30: Bus trip to Hampton University Museum
- Tour and light lunch provided by Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau
- 1:30 pm-3:30 pm: Bus trip to Virginia MOCA
- Tour and refreshments provided
- 4:30 pm: Return/adjourn from the Chrysler Museum
Accommodations + Parking

The Residence Inn is offering a special group rate of $135 USD per night.
227 W Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 (.3 miles to Chrysler Museum)
Last day to book is Monday, March 23, 2026
Click here to book your group rate for SEAMD
Other stay options:
- Glass Light Hotel 201 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510 (.9 miles to the Chrysler Museum)
- The Inn at Four Eleven York 411 W York St, Norfolk, VA 23510 (.3 miles to the Chrysler Museum)
- Hilton Norfolk The Main 100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510 (.9 miles to the Chrysler Museum)
- Norfolk Waterside Marriott 235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510 (1.1 miles to the Chrysler Museum)
Parking: paid garage parking at hotels, free parking at the Chrysler Museum (no overnight parking)
A Special Thanks to our Generous Sponsors
Registration for the Southeastern Association of Museum Directors Conference is now open!
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