The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, or VMFA, is a public art museum in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States, which opened in 1936. The museum is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of …
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, or VMFA, is a public art museum in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States, which opened in 1936. The museum is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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May 4, 2025
A splendid museum! Its Paul and "Bunny" Mellon collections are tops. The artist-jeweler Jean Schlumberger's works are breathtaking, as are the Fabergé items donated by Lillian Thomas Pratt. Then ther…Full review by Barbara M
Apr 30, 2025
I went on a Field Trip here with Choir and I really liked the Paintings and the Gift Shop and I really loved the Elevators so I would go back to this Museum and I also really love the ArtFull review by Go68610082028
Apr 28, 2025
Wonderful museum. So much to take in that you need several hours to see it all. Wear comfortable shoes but be prepared to be awed! Especially appreciated the Frida Kahlo exhibit even though there was…Full review by RachelB27530
is terracotta warriors exhibit open at 10? is admission only allowed at ticket time?
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Not sure about the open time. It should be posted on the web site. We had tickets during the week when they were not busy and they allowed us to go in early.
How critical is timing? If I purchase tickets for 12:30, but arrive in Richmond earlier, or get stuck in traffic and arrive later, will there be an issue?
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We were able to enter the exhibit 30 minutes before our set time so I doubt I would be a problem.