Attend two can't-miss events inspired by 'Samurai' this weekend!

🕺 Fri, May 3 | Join us in the sculpture garden for a cosplay dance party.

🎏 Sun, May 5 | Celebrate Children's Day with free exhibition admission for those 17 and under.

Learn more here: bit.ly/4aRSdMW

🗣️ 'Every day I come to work and I learn something new...'

🔍 In this clip, listen to Sam Sheesley, Senior Conservator and Head of Paper Conservation at VMFA, as she briefly explains what she loves most about being a conservator.

🎥 Watch more: bit.ly/4abBOCL

🥜 Despite how real it looks, this painting is not hazardous to those with peanut allergies.

👀 'Free Sample, Take One' is currently on view in the American Art Galleries.

❤️ At VMFA, we love our volunteers! It's #NationalVolunteerWeek , and we want to recognize our volunteers for the time and effort they give to our museum community. Thank you for making VMFA great 365 days a year!

➡️ Learn more about volunteering at VMFA: bit.ly/3xKirCk

🏯 Anyone else binging Shogun?

👀 See the real thing at VMFA. More than 140 pieces of exquisitely crafted samurai armor are currently featured in our exhibition, 'Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller.'

➡️ Get tickets: bit.ly/3SOYdiP

That face when all you want to do is spend the day playing in the sculpture garden 🐶

📷 Thanks to Instagram user @courtbelden for sharing this #MuseumMoment with little Bentley!

✨ 'Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller' opens to the public today, Apr 20!

👀 Check out this sneak peek clip of the awe-inspiring collection.

➡️ Visit the following link to grab your tickets to opening weekend: bit.ly/3SOYdiP

✨ The samurai have arrived…and starting tomorrow you can meet them face to face!

➡️ 'Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller' opens tomorrow—Sat, Apr 20! Get tickets at the following link: bit.ly/3SOYdiP

🌇 The sun has risen on another week. Enjoy this lovely springtime Sunday.

📷 Thanks to Will Elvgren for sharing this #MuseumMoment with us!

🖼️ We are open every day for your enjoyment. Visit us from 10 am to 5 pm today and 365 days a year!

✨ Save these dates for opening week of 'Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller.'

- Wed 4/17–Fri 4/19: Member Preview Days
- Sat 4/20: 'Samurai' opens to the public
- Wed 4/24: Opening Member Appreciation Night

Get tickets: bit.ly/3SOYdiP

'American, born Hungary: Kertész, Capa, and the Hungarian American Photographic Legacy,' curated by VMFA Director and CEO Alex Nyerges, recently opened at the Szépművészeti Múzeum in Budapest. The exhibition will open at VMFA this October.

Learn more: bit.ly/3xqwHzZ

🧑‍🎓 Get your shopping started for that soon-to-be graduate at VMFA Shop!

🎁 VMFA Shop is stocked full of lovely art-inspired graduation gifts including our Fabergé-style graduation pendants inspired by Virginia state schools.

➡️ Browse here: bit.ly/3UerEvt

We're thrilled to host two events for the 30th James River Film Festival at the museum on Sun, Apr 14! 📽️

Learn more and get tickets to 'Her Truth: 3 Short Films' and 'Vampyr' at the following link: bit.ly/4cRjrVf

Looking up at the total solar eclipse like... (don't forget to put on that protective eyewear, though 😎)

👀 These paintings are currently on view in the Great Hall.

☀️ Summer 2024 classes and programs registration starts this week!

➡️ VMFA offers art-focused camps and classes for all ages throughout the summer. Browse the class brochure at the following link: bit.ly/3wZleqV