‘Dressing Downton’ now open at Virginia Historical Society
The period attire from the popular PBS series ‘Downton Abbey’ comes to life at the museum through January 10th, 2016.
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Virginia Festival of the Antique comes to the Virginia Historical Society
The first ever event will include a number of guest speakers and over twenty booths of antiquities.
VMFA installs one the most expensive art purchases in its history
“Portrait of Prince William and His Elder Sister,” by Benjamin West, was painted by the noted artist in 1779.
Get acquainted with the Virginia Historical Society at Family Open House Day
It’s a chance to see the museum’s recent renovations and get a behind-the-scenes look at exhibitions.
VMFA hosting full roster of programming, watch party for The Big Bike Race™
The museum welcomes the world with a variety of programs and hosts a viewing party for the Men’s Elite Road Circuit Peloton Sunday morning.
Expanded museum, elevated programming cause growing pains at VMFA
Richmond Magazine highlights the challenges the museum has faced following its huge new addition and heightened notoriety over the past five years.
Registration now open for summer classes at the VMFA
From painting and pottery to photography and art history, there’s a class for just about anyone.
Museum Stores of Richmond Holiday Shoppers’ Fair
Visit fifteen of the Richmond region’s best museum stores under one roof during the 2014 Museum Stores of Richmond Holiday Shoppers’ Fair.
VHS offering special behind the scenes tour this weekend
‘Virginia Victuals: Food and Drink in the Old Dominion’ kicks off at 10:30 AM Saturday morning.
Work on Black History Museum has been delayed
The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia planned to begin construction at their new 24,000-square-foot Leigh Street Armory home in October 2013. The museum recently announced that they will delay their renovation project until spring 2014.
