Visitor Favorites Return for Fall at the Chrysler Museum and Perry Glass Studio

NORFOLK, Va., September 16, 2025— The Chrysler Museum of Art and Perry Glass Studio are welcoming autumn with programs that celebrate art, community, and the magic of the season. Whether creating your own glass pumpkin, shopping for handcrafted seasonal décor, or enjoying a Halloween celebration with friends and family, your fall bucket list starts at the Chrysler Museum.

Pumpkinpalooza
A visitor-favorite returns to the Studio with Pumpkinpalooza glass classes beginning on September 20. Participants ages 5 and up can craft a glass pumpkin with the help of a skilled instructor. Choose from an array of colors, then watch as your creation comes to life.

Classes are available on weekends and select Thursdays and Fridays through November 2. Rolling sessions are available every 15 minutes during class hours. Pricing is $64 for Museum members and $80 for non-members. To view the full schedule and register, visit the Museum’s website at chrysler.org or stop by the Perry Glass Studio Welcome Desk at 245 Grace St, Norfolk, VA.

Great Glass Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy an artsy alternative to the traditional pumpkin patch at the Studio’s annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch Sale from October 10–12. Shop hundreds of unique, handcrafted glass pumpkins in an array of shapes, patterns, and colors, along with jewelry, décor, and more. Prices cater to every budget, and purchases directly support Perry Glass Studio artists.

Chrysler Museum members are invited to a special presale on Friday, October 10, from 6–7 p.m., one hour before the sale opens to the public from 7–9 p.m. Friday’s sale also includes a cash bar. The sale continues Saturday and Sunday, October 11–12, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Halloween Harvest Festival
Bring the whole family to the Halloween Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 26, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. This free, all-ages event features live performances, art-making, a scavenger hunt, and lots of creative energy! Don’t miss costumed kids and their grown-ups showing off their amazing costumes alongside the Museum’s marvelous Gallery Hosts, who continue their annual tradition of becoming living artwork inspired by the art throughout the Museum’s galleries.

As always, the Chrysler Museum brings art and people together through experiences that delight, inform, and inspire. Whether you’re a first-time visitor, seeking family fun, or ready for hands-on creativity, there is something for every art lover. With free admission to the Museum’s exhibitions and permanent collection, it’s always a great time to explore. Stay up-to-date on programs, classes, and events at chrysler.org/events or follow @ChryslerMuseum on social media.

ABOUT THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART
The Chrysler Museum of Art brings art and people together through experiences that delight, inform, and inspire. Internationally recognized for its collection of more than 35,000 objects, including one the largest glass collections in America, the Museum also includes free admission, the state-of-the-art Perry Glass Studio, a full-service restaurant, shop, theater, works on paper space, and oversees the historic Myers House. The Museum boasts an ambitious schedule of exhibitions, events, and programs, and has been nationally recognized for its commitment to inclusion through its innovative gallery host program. For more information, visit chrysler.org. Follow on social media @ChryslerMuseum to receive the latest updates.

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