Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)

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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia, is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. VMFA, which opened in 1936, is a state agency and privately endowed educational institution. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, and to encourage the study of the arts. Through the Office of Statewide Partnerships program, the museum offers curated exhibitions, arts-related audiovisual programs, symposia, lectures, conferences, and workshops by visual and performing artists. In addition to presenting a wide array of special exhibitions, the museum provides visitors with the opportunity to experience a global collection of art that spans more than 6,000 years. VMFA’s permanent holdings encompass nearly 40,000 artworks, including the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris, and one of the nation’s finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art, English silver, and French Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, British sporting, and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan, and African art. In May 2010, VMFA opened its doors to the public after a transformative expansion, the largest in its history. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission. For additional information, telephone 804-340-1400 or visit https://www.vmfa.museum/

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Attraction Fee: Admission to permanent collection galleries is always free. The cost for special exhibitions and programs varies. Members enjoy free admission to all exhibitions and discounts on programs.
Attraction Hours: Open 365 days a year. Sat – Tue: 10 am – 5 pm Wed - Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Distance to Airport: 13.1 miles
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Hours (General Information): Open 365 days a year. Sat – Tue: 10 am – 5 pm Wed- Fri: 10 am – 9 pm
Maximum Group Size: 1000
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- For a Fee
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# of Restaurants: 2
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Designated Accessible Parking Spaces: Yes
Entrance Accessibility:
- Accessible Ramps and Curbs
- Automated Door Openings
Nearest Public Bus Stop: VMFA is served by the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) bus route 77, with a bus stop at the m

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Facility Info

Meeting Rooms

Reception Capacity 1500
Theatre Capacity 472
Banquet Capacity 300
Number of Rooms 6
Classroom Capacity 60

Leslie Creek Theatre

Theater Capacity: 472

Reynolds Lecture Hall

Theater Capacity: 150

Claiborne Robertson Room

Classroom Capacity: 60
Banquet Capacity: 75

Founder's Conference Room

Classroom Capacity: 30

Conference Room

Classroom Capacity: 40

Conference Room

Classroom Capacity: 40

Conference Room

Classroom Capacity: 40

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)

Information

About

Safety and Social Protocols

General

Dining

Personal Protection

Map

Amenities

General

Accommodations

Restaurant

Accessibility

Facilities

Leslie Creek Theatre

Reynolds Lecture Hall

Claiborne Robertson Room

Founder's Conference Room

Conference Room

Conference Room

Conference Room

Events

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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)

Information

About

Safety and Social Protocols

General

Dining

Personal Protection

Map

Amenities

General

Accommodations

Restaurant

Accessibility

Facilities

Leslie Creek Theatre

Reynolds Lecture Hall

Claiborne Robertson Room

Founder's Conference Room

Conference Room

Conference Room

Conference Room

Events

Artist Conversation: Nick Cave

Dominion Energy Jazz Café

Rewind< Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)

After 5 Fridays | The Hampton University Marching Force Band & VCU's Black Awakening Choir

Open Studio Sunday | RVA Community Makers

Thursday Trivia Night

First Friday: College Night with Aliyah the DJ

Family Day | ChinaFest: Year of the Fire Horse

Unveiling Event | RVA Community Makers 2026

Art After Hours

Richmond Ballet: Moving Art Three - New Works

Richmond Ballet: Moving Art Four - Legends

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