For Adults
Events & Programs
Join us for an exciting lineup of events, including talks, films, music and performing arts, as well as shopping and dining experiences.
Studio School Classes
VMFA’s Studio School offers adults ages 18 and up year-round courses and workshops in drawing, painting, photography, pottery, printmaking, mixed-media, creative writing, design, and yoga. Instructors are professional artists committed to helping adult students of all levels grow artistically.
Art History Classes
Join us for traditional lecture-style art history classes as well as one-or two-part introductory courses. These classes include exploration in the best classroom available—the VMFA galleries!
Group Visits
Bring your group to VMFA for ticketed special exhibitions, self-directed visits, guided tours, and scavenger hunts.
Ongoing Series
We have several exciting events and programs that we host on a regular basis! Mark your calendar to join us.
Dominion Energy Jazz Café
Join us every Wednesday for in-person performances by some of the area’s best jazz musicians. Presented in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.
After 5 Fridays
Kick off your weekend with After 5 Fridays! Join us every Friday for highlight tours, drink specials, and an exciting lineup of live music, dancing, and more.
3 in 30
Explore three art objects in 30 minutes on the first Tuesday (in-person) and Thursday (virtual) of every month.
Annual Lectures
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is proud to host an annual series of endowed lectures, including the Annual Paul Mellon Lecture, the Mary Ann Frable Lecture in Ancient Art, and the Jordan and Thomas A. Saunders III Lecture.
Art After Hours
Join us for a special after-hours party at the museum!
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Become a Member
Experience VMFA as only members can. Members enjoy free admission to ticketed special exhibitions, exclusive members-only events, travel opportunities, shopping and dining discounts, free parking, and so much more.
