Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond: Photos, Reviews & Location

Museum with a varied, sizable collection of modern art, antiquities & Asian art, plus Fabergé eggs.

At a glance

#1 of 37 Tourist attractions in Richmond #1 of 14 Museums in Richmond

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.80

3.2 km from the center of Richmond

Rating breakdown

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What reviewers talk about

Share of 16 recent reviews that mention each topic.

Service & staff25%
Price & value19%
Waiting & crowds19%
View6%

200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220, United States

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+1 804-340-1400

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Virginia Museum of Fine Arts?: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 16,746 reviews.
How does Virginia Museum of Fine Arts rank in Richmond?: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is #1 of 37 Tourist attractions in Richmond by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Virginia Museum of Fine Arts located?: 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220, United States — 3.2 km from the center of Richmond.
What do visitors mention most about Virginia Museum of Fine Arts?: Most often: service & staff, price & value, waiting & crowds (from 16 recent reviews).
How can I contact Virginia Museum of Fine Arts?: Phone: +1 804-340-1400 · Website: vmfa.museum

Reviews (16)

Ann Telma 2024 Mar 01

The Faberge collection here was phenomenal! I have visited the Armoury Museum in Moscow which contains some Faberge objects which belong to the Russian Government as well as the Faberge Museum in St. Petersburg, and I can easily say this was the best collection of Faberge I have ever seen. Not only did they have 5 of the famous Faberge Easter eggs, they had numerous large pieces of Faberge silver as well as many hard stone pieces including numerous carved animals and flowers. All were beautifully displayed and lit and easy to view in uncrowded spaces. They also had a beautiful Impressionist painting collection. And all for FREE! Highly recommend!

Tania Abraham 2024 Feb 25

This was my first stop during my weekend visit to RVA, and the VMFA could not have been a better introduction to the city.

By no means did I cover the entire museum - which is great, because now I have every reason to go back for future exploring. The museum has art from so many different genres (French Modernism, German Modernism, African Art… the list goes on) and artists… They have (several) works from Kehinde Wiley, Salvador Dalí, Henry Matisse, Esther Mahlangu and so so many more.

I spent a good bit of my visit in the African Art permanent collection & the ‘Dawoud Bey - Elegy’ exhibition. I was really impressed and in awe with the variety of pieces that the museum has from all over Africa - there were unique pieces from Liberia, Ethiopia, Congo, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Cameroon and so many more.

The museum has amazing works both inside and outside — make sure you check out the stunning sculptures and pieces in the gardens.

Kalin D'Reaux-Rodgers 2024 Feb 17

The VMFA had incredible collections from a variety of artists, periods and movements. Typically I have gone on week days and have never seen it very crowded at all. The museum itself is very beautiful and I would recommend taking some time to spend in the outdoor sculpture garden. Many amazing things to see.

Latisha “Hungry Hiker Hodgepodge” M 2024 Feb 13

My favorite sections were the India artifacts and information and the Russian artifacts (the eggs!!) What an awesome museum. Fantastic art pieces throughout as well... I would definitely go back!
Only downside was that I felt American and French items were just paintings (tons of horses and abstract) or furniture while other cultures/countries had amazing artifacts, jewelry and paintings.

Gislane Almeida 2024 Feb 07

Excellent place to spend quality time with family or significant others. There’s always a cultural event or exposition going on. On weekends they have an event called “Family Day” where you can bring kids to do paintings and other activities. They even give them a “passport” where you can have a stamp for each activity that they completed. And the best part: it’s free, you don’t have to pay. It worth a visit!

Sally Houston 2024 Jan 09

I’m such a fan of the VMFA. I have a fond memory of seeing an impressionist exhibit as a high school student here, and it was the first time I realized I enjoyed art. I’m always impressed with the exhibits they manage to secure, and I never leave feeling disappointed. I would recommend getting the membership - it’s just not that expensive and if you see a few exhibits and use their parking garage, the membership easily pays for itself. I went to see an exhibit there last year and was lucky enough to stumble across a fashion show! Loved the energy and the artistry. Check their upcoming events - I feel like they’re always adding something new to the calendar.

I wish I had more photos to add…I need to dig some up! It’s a beautiful building and they transform the space to enhance each exhibit.

Kerry-Ann Parsons 2024 Jan 07

We went for it first visit and were excited to see works from Matisse, John Singer Sargent. It was wheelchair friendly, high quality art work from a high caliber art museum. It highlighted different artists from the Cubist, Impressionist and The Gilded Age. We will be back, we couldn't complete the museum in one visit. The visit is free, so don't worry about buying tickets. There is a cafe and coat check.

Hope Duck-Duck 2023 Dec 04

What a beautiful experience!!! The art exhibits were well placed and easy to navigate. The museum environment in was well balanced, not crowded in any areas. I even had lunch in the Cafe. I've never had a bad meal in this place. The food is always so exquisite, fresh, and innovative. The staff was friendly & very attentive to my needs and they really go above and beyond to ensure you enjoyed your meal. I can't wait to go back.

Glen Maylone 2023 Nov 21

We were there for the native American film festival. What a wonderful experience. Being able to see the films and interact with producers and ask questions was fantastic. The campus is beautiful, with displays everywhere. It's so interesting

Urvin Shah 2023 Nov 17

VMFA at Richmond is a must visit place if you are an art lover, wanting to know more about our culture and heritage through the eyes of artists. We curated. Can enjoy coffee shop and restaurant al

Sydney Ruiz 2023 Oct 03

I am giving one star with a heavy heart. I was visiting family and we were all so excited to come visit the museum. Upon arriving we saw beautiful pieces of work. It was going great. About 10 minutes into our visit we were approached by a museum employee who told us to put our diaper bag on facing forward, they explained it was to keep the works safe from being knocked over. That made sense and we obliged. No problem. However, it would have been helpful if we would’ve been greeted at the front and given that information. But no harm. We carried on (diaper bag facing forward) through the galleries. We entered a long hallway area with paintings hung on either side. My niece (who is 1) was wriggling in my brothers arms. Since we were in a space with nothing that could be knocked over - He set her down and off she went, keep in mind she’s 1…so her run is the equivalent of a quick walk. We were on one side of the gallery and from the other side of the hall we heard booming yelling. It was so loud that it echoed and it was hard to hear what was being shouted. My sister in law took a few steps forward and a man appeared, she said to him “I’m sorry, what was that?”. Again, he yelled “NO RUNNING IN THE GALLERY”. We were too stunned to speak - he was so clearly absolutely furious. My brother scooped up my niece - at this point we were terrified to make another wrong move. It was SO deflating. We left shortly after this encounter because we felt totally unwelcome. I’m not arguing that the gallery should be treated like a race track - what I do think is that there was a more kind way to communicate with us. There were some amazing pieces but the staff at the Museum was incredibly rude and we left very disappointed. I have a fine arts degree, I’ve worked and shown work in galleries. I understand there’s certain etiquette - but I also understand how to communicate with kindness and grace. I hope that the staff, and specifically that employee learn and do better.

Rain E. Waters 2023 Oct 03

I and a companion visited for our first date. He has been several times before. It was my first experience. And I was beyond blown away! First, parking is on street/paid garage. Your choice. I chose on street and walked a block to the museum. Outside there is seating/tables to have lunch/conversation, a water display and a huuuge grassy area. People/families enjoyed the day on a blanket, reading and relaxing. I'm told they often have movies on the lawn there. Definitely an experience before even entertaining the door! There was a wedding reception in progress on the day we went. So, we actually walked through the museum and witness a beautiful union beginning. They had a wedding singer which we enjoyed as well!
The museum was so peaceful and calming to walk through. Somethings always caught your eye! So thought provoking. Because of time, we were unable to walk the entire museum. So I absolutely WILL return!

Brenda McCue 2023 Sep 20

A lovely museum to spend a day inside. The exhibits are beautiful with lots of variety. I enjoyed having lunch at the on site restaurant. The sculptures outside are lovely. The gift shop is extensive.

Haptown Robot 2023 Jun 16

I love the VMFA. With over 500,000 square feet of exhibition space on a thirteen acre campus, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has so much to offer. Whether your interest is ancient Egyptian art, Cubist paintings or Russian jewelry, this museum has something for everyone.
There’s a cafe on the main level with outdoor seating that looks out over a reflection pond and the beautifully landscaped sculpture garden.
The museum gift shop is large and full of all sorts of great artsy things.
This is easily one of the best museums in the country. And it’s free!
There is a parking garage, which does have a fee, but it’s possible to find free on street parking, as long as you don’t mind walking a block or two.
I highly recommend a visit to this museum.

Nora Weber 2022 Oct 14

Beautiful collection with so many unique highlights - the furniture, Fabergé eggs, Tiffany lamps, just to name a few. The sculpture gardens out back are the perfect place to enjoy a coffee or read a book. And admission is free (some special exhibits are ticketed)!