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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.

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.
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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
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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

In-person Tours

Group tours are available for groups of 20 or fewer. More about tours

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

745 Duke Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-333-6299

Always Free Parking

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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.
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Planned Giving

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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.

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

In-person Tours

Group tours are available for groups of 20 or fewer. More about tours

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

745 Duke 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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ArtExhibitionsPast

Gifts from Japan

On View

March 24, 2015 — July 26, 2015

Location

Past Exhibition

Landscape Woodblocks in the Shin-Hanga Style

In the first half of the 20th century, artists of the Shin-Hanga (“new prints”) movement revived the tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking. Their colorful works combine classic Ukiyo-e print subjects, such as landscapes and temples, with western compositional concepts such as heightened perspective and shading.

Kawase Hasui, Carp Banner
Kawase Hasui, Carp Banner, Toyohama, Kagawa Prefecture,, color woodblock print on laid paper, 1948.
Shiro Kasamatsu Gyotoku, Imai Bridge in Late Afternoon
Shiro Kasamatsu Gyotoku, Imai Bridge in Late Afternoon Color woodblock print on laid paper 1939
Kawase Hasui Miyajima in the Mist
Kawase Hasui Miyajima in the Mist Color woodblock print on laid paper 1947

In 1961 a Japanese delegation from Norfolk’s sister city of Moji, now called Kitakyushu, presented the Museum with 16 exquisite Shin-Hanga prints, many by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), the master of the field.

On view for the first time since their donation, these prints offer a vivid window into the history, beauty, and magic of Japan.

Perhaps because Japanese prints are not marked as ordinals, as is standard practice with Western prints, sometime over the decades these prints were mistakenly filed away as reproductions instead of originals.

They were rediscovered by Alex Mann, Brock Curator of American Art, during routine collection research conducted while the Museum was closed for renovations. After their October 2014 rediscovery, plans began almost immediately to get the prints on view. Mann described the works as “mesmerizing.”

Gifts from Japan: Landscape Woodblocks in the Shin-Hanga Style ran March 24 / July 26.

Takahaski Shotei (Hiroaki) The Red Gate at Hongo in Clear Weather after Snow
Takahaski Shotei (Hiroaki) The Red Gate at Hongo in Clear Weather after Snow Color woodblock print on laid paper 1926
Kawase Hasui Shin Bridge, Nikko
Kawase Hasui Shin Bridge, Nikko Color woodblock print on laid paper 1953
More special exhibitions

On view right now

Painting of parents and child on floral background
Through March 31, 2024

Hampton Roads Student Gallery
Exhibition Details

Intricate glass vessel. A speckled dragon, spirals up the stem creating a handle.
Through August 18, 2024

Fantastic Creatures of the Venetian Lagoon: Glass 1875-1915
Exhibition Details