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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: Richmond's World-Class Cultural Gem

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: Richmond s World-Class Cultural Gem

Richmond, Virginia, thrives as a cultural hub, with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) as its premier institution. This world-class museum showcases an eclectic collection, highlighted by the Sydney and Frances Lewis Art Nouveau and Art Deco Galleries. Marvel at furniture and decorative arts by renowned designers like Eileen Gray, Josef Hoffmann, and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Discover one of the largest Fabergé egg collections outside Russia, plus iconic American masterpieces by Georgia O'Keeffe, Edward Hopper, Robert Henri, James McNeill Whistler, John Singer Sargent, and others.

Permanent collections are free to visit; temporary exhibitions typically require admission. Refuel at the elegant Amuse restaurant with its expansive windows. Enjoy live music at the Jazz Cafe on Thursday evenings. Stroll the grounds to see the striking 24-foot Chloe sculpture by Jaume Plensa, installed in 2017.

Shop at the excellent gift store and park on-site for $5.


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