RICHMOND ARTS & CULTURE IMMERSION
We’re home to the #1 public arts school in the country, and you can see the influence of that creative culture everywhere
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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the U.S. It’s also the only one open 365 days a year with free general admission. After you tour the galleries, grab lunch at the Best Café on the first floor.
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Head to the Valentine for local history, and the Black History Museum and Cultural Center for eye-opening exhibits.
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See more than 100 murals on buildings throughout the city.
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Check out galleries like 1708, Artspace and Crossroads.
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Tour VCU’s Institute for Contemporary Art, where you can explore the art and issues of our time.
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Attend a performance by The Richmond Ballet, Latin Ballet of Virginia, Elegba Folklore Society, Virginia Opera, Richmond Symphony, Firehouse Theater, Virginia Repertory Theatre, Quill Theatre or visiting artists at U of R’s Modlin Center for the Arts.
