Shop & Dine

Friday–Sunday, May 16–18, 2025
11:30 am–4:30 pm
Robins Sculpture Garden

For one weekend only! Immerse yourself in a curated collection of botanical-inspired art, unique garden decor, and handmade treasures. This special garden-themed pop-up shop will be located on the patio of the Pauley Center in the Robins Sculpture Garden. VMFA members save 20%.

Saturday, June 28, 2025
5–9 pm
$145 per person*

Ardent Craft Ales and VMFA’s Amuse Restaurant join forces to celebrate the artistry and legacy of Frida Kahlo and her Mexican heritage. The evening begins with a tour of Frida: Beyond the Myth, led by Dr. Michael Taylor, Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Art & Education.

Following the tour, indulge in a creative and flavorful multicourse dinner at Amuse, complemented by the expertise and passion of Ardent's owner, Tom Sullivan; their brewmaster, Tasha Dixon; and our in-house cicerone, Bryan Wells.

*Includes tax, service, and gallery tour.

Fri & Sat, June 13–14, 2025
9 am–3 pm
Pauley Center Patio

Don't miss this wildly popular annual shopping event! Shop and save on a curated selection of merchandise, including books, exhibition-inspired products, jewelry, home décor, and seasonal items—all at incredible, deeply discounted prices.

Friday, Jul 11, 2025
5–7:30 pm
$65 per person*
Cochrane Atrium

Raise a glass, indulge your senses, and immerse yourself in art and culture. Savor a curated selection of European wines and refreshing frozé (in the spirit of 7-Eleven). Enjoy some light fare designed to complement the wines as you mingle in the Cochrane Atrium. Vendors and wine experts will be guiding tastings and informing guests on their select wines.

Enhance your experience with docent-led tours of a few of the museum's incredible collections, available on a first-come, first-served basis at 7 pm and 7:30 pm.

*Tickets include two glasses of wine, unlimited tastings, light fare, and tours.

Sat, Aug 9, 2025
5–9 pm
$165 per person, inclusive of tax and service*

Now in its fifth season, Summer Supper Somm is an experiential communal dinner series celebrating Virginia bounty.**

Summer: Heirlooms from Village Garden RVA (named "The most delicious tomatoes in the country” by Food & Wine magazine

Supper: Top chefs and restaurateurs expressing love for tomatoes and nourishing our community with feasts, fetes, and fellowship

Somm: A local winemaker presenting deliciously paired wines alongside our own in-house sommelier!

For 2025, Summer Supper Somm will be presenting nationwide in various restaurants (over eight jackpot weeks of tomato season) and Amuse gets to be one of them!

*If you need to cancel, tickets can be refunded up to 72 hours before the event.
** Due to the nature of the tasting menu, not all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please reach out to us in advance with any dietary needs.