The Chrysler Museum of Art
Virginia
The Chrysler Museum of Art, located at the border of downtown and the Ghent district of Norfolk, Virginia, is a distinguished art museum founded in 1933 originally as the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences. It was renamed after Walter P. Chrysler Jr., who significantly expanded its collection with a major donation in 1971. The museum boasts over 35,000 objects spanning more than 5,000 years of world history, including paintings, sculpture, photography, decorative arts, and one of the largest glass collections in the United States. Its collection features masterpieces by Renaissance and Baroque artists such as Tintoretto, Veronese, Rubens, Velázquez, and Bernini, as well as American and European modern artists including Edward Hopper, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol. The museum campus includes the Perry Glass Studio, a restaurant, the Kaufman Theater, and the historic Myers House. It offers a dynamic program of exhibitions, educational classes, lectures, and family-friendly events, supported by a dedicated docent program. The museum underwent a major renovation and expansion, reopening in 2014, with further expansion of the Glass Studio completed in 2025, enhancing its educational offerings and community engagement.
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Consejo: Visitors are encouraged to plan their visit around free gallery talks held Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Booking tickets in advance is recommended, especially for special exhibitions and glass studio classes. The museum offers family-friendly events and educational programs, with discounts available for students and groups. The best time to visit is during special exhibitions or when the Perry Glass Studio hosts live demonstrations, offering a unique interactive experience.
Datos interesantes
- •The museum houses the final sculpture by Baroque master Gianlorenzo Bernini, a marble bust of Jesus Christ.
- •It holds one of the largest glass art collections in the United States, including works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
- •The museum's collection spans over 5,000 years and includes more than 35,000 objects.
- •The museum's Perry Glass Studio tripled in size with its 2025 expansion, enhancing educational programs.
- •The museum originally featured an open courtyard which was enclosed in the 1980s to form Huber Court, now a concert venue.
Historia
The museum was established in 1933 as the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences and later renamed to honor Walter P.
Chrysler Jr., whose 1971 donation greatly expanded its collection.
The main building has undergone significant renovations, notably reopening in 2014 after expansion.
The 1980s renovation enclosed the original courtyard to create Huber Court, a venue for concerts and events.
The Perry Glass Studio saw a major expansion completed in 2025, funded through a capital campaign and public support, further solidifying the museum's role in art education and glass art.
Guía del lugar
Main Galleries
Exhibition spaces showcasing American and European paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, featuring works by Tintoretto, Rubens, Velázquez, Hopper, Pollock, and Warhol.
Perry Glass Studio2025
A dedicated facility for glass art education and demonstrations, recently expanded to triple its original size, offering classes and live glassblowing experiences for visitors of all ages.
Myers House
A historic house museum overseen by the Chrysler Museum, providing insight into local history and period architecture.
Huber Court1980s
An enclosed courtyard space created during the 1980s renovation, now serving as a venue for concerts and special events within the museum.
Kaufman Theater
An on-site theater hosting lectures, films, and performances that complement the museum's exhibitions and educational programs.
Contacto
Teléfono: (757) 664-6200
