Families are invited to celebrate creativity, community, and 90 incredible years at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on Sunday, April 12 from 1–4 pm. This free, museum-wide event is packed with activities, performances, and hands-on fun for all ages.
🖌️ Hands-On Activities for Kids & Families
There’s plenty to keep little hands busy and imaginations soaring:
- Create colorful stamp prints and animal collages
- Build your own structure in the architecture challenge
- Enjoy playtime, music, and movement for younger children
- Contribute to a community art display or share your VMFA story
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Enjoy entertainment throughout the afternoon, including:
- A lively performance by The Outcasts Big Band
- Hip-hop line dancing and DJ sets
- Cultural performances like African dance and a lion dance
- A high-energy marching band finale
🏛️ Explore the Museum
- Join a short “What’s New” gallery tour to see recent art additions
- Visit the Artmobile exhibition outdoors
- Relax in the Sculpture Garden with a blanket or lawn chair
🍴 Food & Treats
Come hungry! Options include:
- On-site dining at the museum’s cafés and restaurant
- Pop-up treats and specialty drinks
- Food trucks along Grove Avenue
- Complimentary water and treats in the Sculpture Garden
✔️ Know Before You Go
- Rain or shine event (activities move indoors if needed)
- Parking deck available for $6 (free for members) + free street parking
- Lawn chairs and blankets welcome outdoors
- No food or drinks allowed inside galleries
Whether you’re a longtime visitor or it’s your first time exploring, this celebration is a wonderful way to experience art in a fun, relaxed, and family-friendly setting.
