Shop & Dine

This immersive dinner celebrates the exhibition India's Great Mughals: Art, Power, and Opulence. The evening draws inspiration from one of history’s most opulent eras—the golden age of the Mughal Empire, where art, culture, and cuisine flourished under the patronage of visionary emperors. Guests will enjoy a multi‑course menu crafted to echo the richness and refinement of Mughal culinary traditions. 

Dr. John Henry Rice, VMFA's E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Curator of South Asian and Islamic Art, will share insights about the works of art on view in the exhibition. Together, the art, food, and wine create a transportive experience that celebrates the creativity and cultural fusion that defined the Mughal world.

Tickets include wine pairing, menu, service, tax, parking, and one exhibition ticket for each paying guest.
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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

Step into the splendor of the Regency era as our Floris tearoom transforms into a world of elegance, charm, and whispered intrigue. Don your most charming attire, prepare for delightful conversation, and allow Floris to sweep you into a world where elegance reigns and every guest is treated like royalty. The season’s most anticipated gathering awaits—will we have the pleasure of your company? 

Please phone 804.340.5785 to purchase your ticket and make a reservation. Price is inclusive of tax, service, and parking in the VMFA Deck.

Celebrate summer with the elegance of rosés, sparkling wines, and lighter-bodied reds. These wines will be paired with delectable oysters provided by Big Island Aquaculture from Hayes, Virginia. Each guest will receive a VMFA wineglass, a drink ticket for one full glass of wine, unlimited wine tastings, and half a dozen oysters with condiments.

Step into a world where vibrant blooms, retro charm, and artful elegance come together for a one‑week‑only celebration in Floris at VMFA. In honor of the museum’s Fine Arts & Flowers festivities, Floris invites guests to a groovy, garden‑inspired afternoon tea that channels the free‑spirited joy of the 1960s. Reservations: Standard seating available through OpenTable.

This Claiborne Robertson Room Luncheon is now sold out. The  Floris  & Patio Tent Luncheon is available.

Join us for a delicious three-course luncheon accompanied by fine wine and an atmosphere of creativity and charm. The highlight of the afternoon will be our wonderful models—Council volunteers and VMFA staff—who will showcase sparkling accessories, stylish apparel, and special treasures from the award-winning VMFA Shop. Each piece presented will be available for purchase, offering the perfect opportunity to take home something truly extraordinary. 

Guests will dine amid tables adorned with beautiful flower arrangements that echo the museum’s celebrated floral displays. With fashion, flowers, and fabulous company, this scrumptious luncheon promises to be an unforgettable afternoon where style blossoms and inspiration is always in full bloom.

Join us for a delicious three-course luncheon accompanied by fine wine and an atmosphere of creativity and charm. The highlight of the afternoon will be our wonderful models—Council volunteers and VMFA staff—who will showcase sparkling accessories, stylish apparel, and special treasures from the award-winning VMFA Shop. Each piece presented will be available for purchase, offering the perfect opportunity to take home something truly extraordinary. 

Guests will dine amid tables adorned with beautiful flower arrangements that echo the museum’s celebrated floral displays. With fashion, flowers, and fabulous company, this scrumptious luncheon promises to be an unforgettable afternoon where style blossoms and inspiration is always in full bloom.

This event is for the Floris & Patio Tent Luncheon only. The  Claiborne Robertson Room Luncheon is also available.

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.”

IMAGE: Photograph by Nick Dollins, 2026