Shop & Dine

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.

This Claiborne Robertson Room Luncheon is now sold out. The  Marble Hall 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 in the Marble Hall only.

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

Come celebrate the legendary French chef and writer Auguste Escoffier (1846–1935). This exclusive wine dinner pairs refined, Escoffier-inspired dishes with thoughtfully selected wines that evoke the light, color, and emotion of the art showcased in The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art, opening at VMFA on November 14. Your dinner ticket includes menu, service, tax, and parking in the VMFA Deck. 

IMAGE Still Life: Bouquet and Compotier (detail), 1924, Henri Matisse (French, 1869–1954), oil on canvas, 29 1/4 x 36 1/2 in. Dallas Museum of Art, The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc., in honor of Dr. Bryan Williams, 2002.19.McD. Image courtesy Dallas Museum of Art

Treat yourself to the joy of this extra-special holiday shopping experience. Our fourth annual Holiday Bazaar will once again transform the Pauley Center's solarium, adjacent to Floris, into a festive holiday delight. Discover handcrafted gifts from local artisans and an array of holiday-themed décor to brighten your home. Shop for ornaments, cards, gifts, stocking stuffers, wrapping paper, and much more. Explore, shop, and celebrate the season with us!

VMFA members get exclusive early access to holiday savings—save 20% all weekend, Friday–Sunday, November 27–29, in-store and online! Find artful gifts, from books and jewelry to exhibition items and home décor, for everyone on your list.