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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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Norfolk Society of Arts Lecture Series
Norfolk Society of Arts Lecture Series
Join us this month for the Norfolk Society of Arts speaker, Diana Seave Greenwald, Curator of the Collection, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum for her lecture, Isabella Stewart Gardner: At the Vanguard. Lectures are held in Kaufman Theater at 11 a.m., with refreshments served in Huber Court at 10:30 a.m. Through the generous support of our […]
African American Artists at The Chrysler Museum in Three Acts: Act III – Modern African Art from the Harmon Foundation
African American Artists at The Chrysler Museum in Three Acts: Act III – Modern African Art from the Harmon Foundation
Join the Andrew W. Mellon Fellows, Tashae Smith and Angie Lopez, as they discuss their work conducting research and performing conservation treatments on modern African paintings on loan from the Hampton University Museum. These works will be featured in the upcoming exhibitions, Sankofa: Constructing Modern African Art, opening at the Hampton University Museum this summer, and […]
3 events,
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 […]
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. […]
4 events,
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. […]
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 […]
5 events,
Glassblowing 1
Glassblowing 1
Set aside two days to become acquainted with the art of glassmaking. Learn basic techniques of working with molten glass and get to use all the tools yourself. This is the first class where students can gather (spool glass onto a metal rod in the glass furnace) to experiment, play, and create a series of […]
Colorful Botanicals
Colorful Botanicals
Take a day to design and create your own glass flowers. First, learn to shape clear glass parts of a flower. Then, assemble those parts into a whole botanical. Once you learn the mechanics of the form, you can design and create a floral piece using colored glass rods. Ages 12 + $100 Museum members, […]
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 […]
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. […]
8 events,
Morning Magnets
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 8+ $40 Museum […]
Straws and Swizzle Sticks
Straws and Swizzle Sticks
Learn how to heat and melt glass rods and tubing to create custom reusable drinking apparatuses. Apply glass color, melt glass in a precise flame, and make a drinking straw and swizzle sticks with unique color patterns. Ages 12 + $40 Museum members, $50 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for […]
0 events,
3 events,
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. […]
2 events,
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. […]
6 events,
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. […]
5 events,
Art Matters
Art Matters
Museum experiences, like Art Matters, are evidence-based interventions that helps to improve quality of life for those living with dementia. Individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners are invited to diverse conversational tours designed to both offer a pleasant experience and serve as cognitive stimulation. Art Matters is a free program presented 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. […]
8 events,
Glass Sculpting
Glass Sculpting
Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1 In this two-day beginner class, journey from land to sea as you make an assortment of creatures sculpted in solid glass. The class starts with the basics of sculpting glass and the steps of creating an object. Use clear and colorful glass to assemble animal-inspired forms. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. […]
Fused Coral Bowl
Fused Coral Bowl
Create a coral bowl in this morning fusing class. Students will learn basic fusing processes of cutting glass and using slump molds to create a bowl inspired by sea coral. Ages 12+ $40 Museum members, $50 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment. Class refunds will […]
Introduction to Bead Making
Introduction to Bead Making
Learn to melt colorful glass sticks with a torch, spin the glass around metal rods, and form it into beads. Explore different bead shapes and color application techniques, too. This is a great class for beginners. Ages 12 + $40 for Museum members, $50 for non-members Class refunds will only be given if written notice […]
Second Saturdays Art Pop-Up
Second Saturdays Art Pop-Up
Calling curious minds! Whether you are a master of stick figures or an accomplished virtuoso, all visitors are invited to explore art making with pop-up workshops at the Chrysler Museum. Each month a teaching artist will develop activities inspired by art on view that are accessible to any age. Bring the whole family to make […]
6 events,
Jewelry on the Torch
Jewelry on the Torch
Finish off your look with accessories that you can’t find in a store. Use a mix of clear and colorful glass to create abstract and floral-inspired jewelry. Learn about the basics and simple patterns. Throughout the day, build on those skills to create intricately designed wearables. Ages 12 + $100 Museum members, $125 for non-members […]
Fused Mosaic
Fused Mosaic
In this fused glass class, take traditional mosaic making to a new place. Learn to cut glass and use tile nippers to create imagery. In a paint-by-numbers style, small bits of colored glass will be arranged to fill the design of your choice. The gaps between the pieces are filled with glass powder, and then […]
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3 events,
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. […]
2 events,
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. […]
5 events,
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. […]
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. […]
2 events,
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. […]
7 events,
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 […]
Colorful Botanicals
Colorful Botanicals
Take a day to design and create your own glass flowers. First, learn to shape clear glass parts of a flower. Then, assemble those parts into a whole botanical. Once you learn the mechanics of the form, you can design and create a floral piece using colored glass rods. Ages 12 + $100 Museum members, […]
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
This seasonal object is sure to make you feel egg-cellent! 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 you prefer, you may choose […]
8 events,
Here, There and Everywhere: Photography Preservation, The Beatles, and Cultural Memory
Here, There and Everywhere: Photography Preservation, The Beatles, and Cultural Memory
Renowned photography conservator Debra Hess Norris first saw The Beatles on August 16, 1966, at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, and she has been in love with the Fab Four ever since. The Unidel Henry Francis du Pont Chair in Fine Arts and director of the Art Conservation Department of Winterthur/University of Delaware, Norris […]
Fused Glass Plate
Fused Glass Plate
In this one-day course, learn to design and cut glass to make a square glass plate. Create your own design, choose a base layer, and cut glass to match your pattern. The plate will go through two firings in a kiln. First, the glass will be fired at 1450º F to melt the pieces together. […]
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
This seasonal object is sure to make you feel egg-cellent! 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 you prefer, you may choose […]
0 events,
4 events,
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 […]
Early Access Group Eyes of the Storm Tours
Early Access Group Eyes of the Storm Tours
Want to learn more about Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm? One-hour guided exhibition tours are available before the Museum opens to the public. Space is limited, and reservations are required. We suggest making reservations a minimum of two weeks prior to your planned tour date to avoid disappointment. Max of 10 people per […]
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. […]
3 events,
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. […]
Homeschool Studio: Painting on Canvas
Homeschool Studio: Painting on Canvas
Perfect for unique thinkers, Homeschool Studio is where students get to spend time in the galleries soaking in art and then experimenting with diverse artistic processes. Sessions are 1 - 3:30 p.m. Create a work of art on stretched canvas using painting techniques. Try painting with traditional and surprising materials and tools. For ages 6 […]
4 events,
Glass After Dark
Glass After Dark
Hot glass and live music come together for memorable evenings during Glass After Dark. This month, watch the Perry Glass Studio Team take the molten material to exciting places and enjoy entertainment by local musicians. $10 for Museum members, $20 for non-members Guests without tickets may wait in the standby line and purchase tickets for […]
Tickle My Ears
Tickle My Ears
Designed to engage babies (up to 24 months), Tickle My Ears stimulates your baby's brain through a gallery walk, songs, rhymes, and sensory play. Parents and caregivers get an opportunity to connect with their babies and support each other. All baby noises are expected and welcome! Strollers are allowed, but front carriers are recommended for […]
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. […]
5 events,
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. […]
The Governor’s School for the Arts 10th Annual Wearable Arts Show
The Governor’s School for the Arts 10th Annual Wearable Arts Show
The 10th Annual Wearable Arts Show will feature brand new works by visual arts students from The Governor’s School for the Arts. This long-standing collaboration between The Governor’s School for the Arts and the Chrysler Museum of Art takes months of hard work, with this one-night event being the culminating celebration. The wearable artworks will […]
8 events,
Introduction to Neon
Introduction to Neon
Spend the weekend creating a cool piece of illuminated art to display in your home or office. As you perfect your design, explore different torches and techniques and enjoy discussions about noble gases and the effects each one creates when energized. Also, learn the best way to design a work for practical mounting. Once you […]
Fused Coral Bowl
Fused Coral Bowl
Create a coral bowl in this morning fusing class. Students will learn basic fusing processes of cutting glass and using slump molds to create a bowl inspired by sea coral. Ages 12+ $40 Museum members, $50 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment. Class refunds will […]
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
This seasonal object is sure to make you feel egg-cellent! 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 you prefer, you may choose […]
Studio Class: Introduction to 35mm Analog Photography
Studio Class: Introduction to 35mm Analog Photography
A contemporary photographer will lead a half-day workshop where participants will learn how to use an actual camera. From composition to shutter speed, this workshop is a great way for beginner and intermediate photographers to dig deeper, from any level, to get the best from their cameras. The workshop will begin with a look at […]
7 events,
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 […]
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
This seasonal object is sure to make you feel egg-cellent! 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 you prefer, you may choose […]
Morning Magnets
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 8+ $40 Museum […]
0 events,
3 events,
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. […]
3 events,
Norfolk Society of Arts Lecture Series
Norfolk Society of Arts Lecture Series
Join us this month for the Norfolk Society of Arts speaker, speaker, Amanda C. Burdan, Ph.D., Senior Curator, Brandywine Museum Of Art for her lecture, Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled. Lectures are held in Kaufman Theater at 11 a.m., with refreshments served in Huber Court at 10:30 a.m. Through the generous support of our members, the Norfolk Society […]
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. […]
3 events,
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
This seasonal object is sure to make you feel egg-cellent! 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 you prefer, you may choose […]
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. […]
2 events,
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. […]
7 events,
Fused Glass Plate
Fused Glass Plate
In this one-day course, learn to design and cut glass to make a square glass plate. Create your own design, choose a base layer, and cut glass to match your pattern. The plate will go through two firings in a kiln. First, the glass will be fired at 1450º F to melt the pieces together. […]
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
This seasonal object is sure to make you feel egg-cellent! 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 you prefer, you may choose […]
Straws and Swizzle Sticks
Straws and Swizzle Sticks
Learn how to heat and melt glass rods and tubing to create custom reusable drinking apparatuses. Apply glass color, melt glass in a precise flame, and make a drinking straw and swizzle sticks with unique color patterns. Ages 12 + $40 Museum members, $50 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for […]
6 events,
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
Hot Glass: Eggstravaganza
This seasonal object is sure to make you feel egg-cellent! 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 you prefer, you may choose […]
Introduction to Bead Making
Introduction to Bead Making
Learn to melt colorful glass sticks with a torch, spin the glass around metal rods, and form it into beads. Explore different bead shapes and color application techniques, too. This is a great class for beginners. Ages 12 + $40 for Museum members, $50 for non-members Class refunds will only be given if written notice […]
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 […]
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