Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
About Us
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. VMFA’s growing encyclopedic collection houses more than 50,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years of world history.
Our holdings include the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris and one of the nation’s finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism, Postimpressionism, British sporting art, and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan, and African art.
Recently named the 11th-best art museum in the United States by The Washington Post, VMFA is the only US art museum open 365 days a year with free general admission.
Mission
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is a state-supported, privately endowed educational institution created for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, to encourage the study of the arts, and thus to enrich the lives of all.
Museum Expansion & Renovation
VMFA is embarking on the largest expansion and renovation project in the museum’s history.
Strategic Plan 2025-30
The 2025–30 Strategic Plan aims to further the museum’s upward trajectory as a national and international leader in the museum field, ensuring that its physical and programmatic growth strengthens and secures this position
Our Collection
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Expansion & Renovation Project
We're embarking on the largest expansion and renovation project in the museum’s history. This project will enable the museum to share more art, welcome more visitors, and provide more enjoyment on a seamless journey through the collections.
Pardon any temporary gallery closures you may encounter on your next visit.
