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You won’t find a more enlightening — and inspirational — environment than the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts! From gallery talks and tours to art classes, seminars, teacher programs, and family fun, the museum offers a variety of learning experiences for every age and every interest.

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VMFA Members enjoy discounts on many of our classes and programs. Click here for more information.

Adults

Best Café Event | Thursday Trivia Night

Test your trivia skills! Join us in Best Café for an exciting trivia night hosted by Ball of Fire Entertainment. Compete in teams for prizes. Also enjoy delicious food and drink specials throughout the evening.

Members

Member Preview | India's Great Mughals

Be among the first to experience India’s Great Mughals: Art, Power, and Opulence before the exhibition opens to the public. Member Previews are a benefit for VMFA members only. 
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IMAGE A Prince, Perhaps Parviz, with a Female Companion and Attendants (detail), ca. 1605–10, attributed to Bishandas (Indian, ca. 1590–ca.1640), opaque watercolor and gold on paper. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund, 2025.118
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Member Appreciation Nights | India's Great Mughals

VMFA members and their guests are invited to join us Wednesday nights for special access to India’s Great Mughals: Art, Power, and Opulence. Single-cardholder members may reserve one free guest ticket each week and dual-cardholder members may reserve two tickets. Advance reservations strongly recommended.
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IMAGE A Prince, Perhaps Parviz, with a Female Companion and Attendants (detail), ca. 1605–10, attributed to Bishandas (Indian, ca. 1590–ca.1640), opaque watercolor and gold on paper. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund, 2025.118
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Adults

Fine Arts & Flowers | Opening Gala Preview: A Night in Full Bloom

Step into a world of botanical glamour at A Night in Full Bloom, the dazzling Gala Preview and opening celebration of Fine Arts and Flowers 2026. Inspired by the timeless elegance of legendary horticulturist Bunny Mellon and the whimsical brilliance of jeweler Jean Schlumberger, this unforgettable evening transforms the museum into a garden of art, music, and style. 

Sip chic cocktails and savor sumptuous heavy hors d’oeuvres as the galleries come alive with unexpected delights. Discover fashion sketches inspired by 1960s glamour, linger over Beatnik poetry readings, or slip into the intimate glow of Amuse, where soft jazz drifts through the air. 

Dance to a ten-piece band beneath the soaring Atrium while surrounded by breathtaking floral installations and luminous décor and wander the museum to experience moments of surprise and beauty around every corner. 

This sparkling evening launches a spectacular week of art, flowers, and celebration. Secure your tickets now and join us for a magical night where culture, couture, and horticulture bloom together in unforgettable style.

IMAGE: A Night in Full Bloom (crop), 2026, Andras Bality

Fine Arts & Flowers | Children's Garden

Join the fun in a world where imagination blossoms with activities designed especially for young explorers. This delightful children’s event invites little ones to discover the magical combination of flowers and art through play, creativity, and movement.

Held in the Pauley Center patio tent in the heart of the museum’s sculpture garden, children will rotate through engaging, hands-on experiences that awaken all the senses. From colorful art-making activities to interactive storytelling sessions, each moment will be crafted to spark curiosity and joy. Gentle movement and music activities will keep little bodies active, while sensory stations offer opportunities to touch, feel, and explore the beauty of nature and design.

Continue the opportunity to create lasting memories by picking up a free scavenger hunt at the information desk in the Cochrane Atrium to guide your exploration of the floral interpretations throughout the museum galleries.

Fine Arts & Flowers | Evoking the Swinging '60s: Fashion Salon and Mod Cocktail Party- Couture VIP

Step into an unforgettable evening where couture meets the bold creativity and vibrant spirit of the Swinging Sixties as part of Fine Arts and Flowers. The VCUarts Fashion Design Department will present a dazzling collection of original designs created and modeled by the university’s rising stars of fashion. Drawing inspiration from the era that transformed style forever, these pieces celebrate the playful patterns, striking silhouettes, and fearless glamour that defined 1960s couture. 

The evening begins in a lively cocktail atmosphere filled with chic appetizers, creative libations, and the irresistible sounds of groovy sixties music. The space will glow with candlelight, creating an intimate and glamorous setting where fashion lovers, supporters of the arts, and friends can gather for a truly stylish night out. 

As the evening unfolds, the energy builds toward the highlight of the event: a spectacular runway show featuring bold couture looks and imaginative designs brought to life by VCU’s talented designers and models. Expect dramatic styling, vibrant colors, and moments of pure fashion excitement as the runway captures the spirit of an iconic decade.

This event is for Couture VIP reserved seating tickets only. Salon Seated and Standing Room tickets are also available.

Fine Arts & Flowers | Evoking the Swinging '60s: Fashion Salon and Mod Cocktail Party- Salon Seated

Step into an unforgettable evening where couture meets the bold creativity and vibrant spirit of the Swinging Sixties as part of Fine Arts and Flowers. The VCUarts Fashion Design Department will present a dazzling collection of original designs created and modeled by the university’s rising stars of fashion. Drawing inspiration from the era that transformed style forever, these pieces celebrate the playful patterns, striking silhouettes, and fearless glamour that defined 1960s couture. 

The evening begins in a lively cocktail atmosphere filled with chic appetizers, creative libations, and the irresistible sounds of groovy sixties music. The space will glow with candlelight, creating an intimate and glamorous setting where fashion lovers, supporters of the arts, and friends can gather for a truly stylish night out. 

As the evening unfolds, the energy builds toward the highlight of the event: a spectacular runway show featuring bold couture looks and imaginative designs brought to life by VCU’s talented designers and models. Expect dramatic styling, vibrant colors, and moments of pure fashion excitement as the runway captures the spirit of an iconic decade.

This event is for Salon Seated (first-come, first-served seating) tickets only. Couture VIP and Standing Room tickets are also available.

Fine Arts & Flowers | Evoking the Swinging '60s: Fashion Salon and Mod Cocktail Party-Standing Room

Step into an unforgettable evening where couture meets the bold creativity and vibrant spirit of the Swinging Sixties as part of Fine Arts and Flowers. The VCUarts Fashion Design Department will present a dazzling collection of original designs created and modeled by the university’s rising stars of fashion. Drawing inspiration from the era that transformed style forever, these pieces celebrate the playful patterns, striking silhouettes, and fearless glamour that defined 1960s couture. 

The evening begins in a lively cocktail atmosphere filled with chic appetizers, creative libations, and the irresistible sounds of groovy sixties music. The space will glow with candlelight, creating an intimate and glamorous setting where fashion lovers, supporters of the arts, and friends can gather for a truly stylish night out. 

As the evening unfolds, the energy builds toward the highlight of the event: a spectacular runway show featuring bold couture looks and imaginative designs brought to life by VCU’s talented designers and models. Expect dramatic styling, vibrant colors, and moments of pure fashion excitement as the runway captures the spirit of an iconic decade.

This event is for Standing Room tickets only. Couture VIP and Salon Seated tickets are also available.

Fine Arts & Flowers | Champagne and Pearls Brunch

Join us for a glamorous champagne-and-pearls brunch as part of Fine Arts & Flowers. 

This lively celebration invites guests to indulge in a chic blend of style, music, and delicious French cuisine, accompanied by a sparkling champagne cocktail that will make every toast feel like a scene from a classic film. The mood will be set with groovy hits and memorable melodies from the 1960s, transporting everyone to a golden era of jet-set glamour. 

Throughout the event, guests can join in delightful games with prizes that will bring playful magic and a touch of friendly competition to the festivities. Whether you arrive in pearls, little black dresses, or your most fabulous vintage-inspired style, gather your friends, sip something bubbly, and enjoy a scrumptious brunch that would make even Holly Golightly say, “How simply divine.”