Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts contains over 33,000 art pieces spanning multiple genres, periods, and geographical origins in its collection.

Established in 1934 with an initial donation of 50 paintings from Judge John Barton Payne, the museum has expanded through multiple renovations.

The museum maintains a collection of European paintings from artists including Rubens, Goya, Van Gogh, and Picasso, representing various artistic movements.

Located at 200 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, the museum opens from Saturday to Wednesday 10:00-17:00 and Thursday to Friday 10:00-21:00.

The institution holds five Imperial Easter Eggs by Fabergé, forming the largest collection of these objects outside of Russia.

Location: Richmond

Inception: March 27, 1934

Founders: Virginia General Assembly, John Barton Payne

Architects: Rick Mather

Official opening: March 27, 1934

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Commonwealth of Virginia

Part of: Boulevard

Address: 200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard 23220

Opening Hours: Saturday-Wednesday 10:00-17:00; Thursday-Friday 10:00-21:00

Phone: +(804)3401400

Email: info@vmfa.museum

Website: https://vmfa.museum

GPS coordinates: 37.55639,-77.47472

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47