Archives: Forbidden City

Extended: VMFA unveils relics from the Forbidden City

Richmonders get a peek inside the Imperial Palace built in the Ming dynasty

VMFA spotlights Chinese cinema with special screening at The Byrd Sunday

The screening, in conjunction with the museum’s latest exhibit, begins at 1:30 PM.

VMFA raises over $60,000 in first crowdfunding campaign

With donations arriving from places like Bon Air and Barcelona.

Food News: Graffiato opens, fans fling donuts for Foo Fighters, and details on the Sammich Bus

This week: Graffiato opens its doors after a summer-long delay, the Sammich Bus rolls into RVA’s increasingly-crowded food truck scene, and oysters take over the 17th Street Farmer’s Market. All this and much more!

Interactive exhibit on life in 18th century Beijing coming to VMFA

“Beyond The Walls” opens Sunday, September 7th and focuses on the lives of merchant-class families.