Shop & Dine

VMFA's tearoom, Floris, proudly invites you to a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of Filipino culture, cuisine, and community. Join us for Filipino Heritage Celebration Tea featuring the culinary artistry of Chef Chainey Kuykendall. Her creative approach and deep cultural roots bring this experience to life. Price is inclusive of tax, service, and parking in the VMFA Deck.

Experience the romance, richness, and regional diversity of Italy. For VMFA's next Art of Wine event, we're bringing the spirit of Italy’s vineyards and kitchens into the heart of the museum. Each pour showcases the depth and character of Italy’s famed wine regions, offering a tasting journey that spans rolling hills, coastal breezes, and centuries of tradition. To complement the wines, VMFA’s culinary team presents an inspired menu of Italian‑influenced dishes.  The wine tasting portion will be presented by Free Run Wine Merchants.

Join us in the Floris parlor for a one‑night‑only dinner pop‑up! Nightshade is an immersive culinary experience set within one of VMFA’s most elegant spaces. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated three‑course menu inspired by an inventive, globally influenced approach to dining. Each course will be paired with a complementary wine selected to elevate every flavor.

This is a limited‑seating experience. Reserve by phoning 804.340.5785 and secure your place at the table. Price is inclusive of menu, wine pairings, tax, service, and parking in the VMFA Deck. Cancellations made within a 48-hour period of time may incur a fee.

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

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