Chrysler Museum of Art
Chrysler Museum of Art
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- ISyzigiNew York City, New York149 contributionsA treasureThis museum is a real treasure. The structure, gardens, and surrounding sculptures are delightful. The atrium is bright and welcoming. I went to see the work of Guido Reni and I was not disappointed in him and the adjacent galleries. The free admission is the proverbial icing.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 21, 2023
- LorraineOntario129 contributionsIncredible MuseumThis is an amazing museum. You can explore various types of art for hours. We went 2 days and spent a few hours each time. I particularly loved seeing the glass blowing demonstration and the glass exhibits, although all exhibits were wonderful and very interesting. In the gift shop there were 3 staff members ignoring customers and loudly talking about their dating life. This was highly inappropriate. Admission is free but you can give a $5 donation. I highly recommend you visit this place, especially if you like various types of art.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 16, 2023
- Inspire62577707284Norfolk, Virginia3 contributionsmuseum adventureThe Chrysler Museum is great. They have a wide range of periods represented and a huge glass collection. I think the guy said it was the second largest collection of glass in any museum on the east coast. Building itself is neat, not much around Norfolk like it. Staff was friendly :) Since it's free you could definitely go see just one or two exhibits fully and slowly and come back for others instead of feeling pressured to see it all.. also some of the exhibits change so there will be new stuff next time I go, too.Visited November 2023Traveled soloWritten November 18, 2023
- MychemcutlerLafayette, Indiana62 contributionsPlease go pleaseWhat a great variety of pieces. Far reaching and enticing. I am not an art critic but with Cindy as our guide I was almost overwhelmed with beauty and knowledge. I mean you start with a 2000 year old piece of glass and go an incredible art voyage brought to you by a guy that had a lot of money. Then you learn about the ladies behind the Tiffany glass collection and I was just overwhelmed. Spend a day please.Visited December 2023Traveled on businessWritten December 7, 2023
- AstridWilson2,211 contributionsAmazingTrip to Virginia Beach and Norfolk Va was inspired by an announcement we heard on SXM radio of McCartneys photo exhibit at the Chrysler Museum. The exhibit at the Chrysler Museum was amazing, so glad we went. We both enjoyed it immensely.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 22, 2024
- LVPalm Coast, Florida273 contributionsGreat Collection of ArtMy first visit and both my husband and I were very impressed. The glass collection was remarkable. Loved the Degas, Bosch and Renoir. The BC art effects were amazing. My husband was fascinated and he's not much of a museum guy. He loved the Egyptian art effects and the glassVisited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 30, 2024
- TheCarrs52601Norfolk, Virginia744 contributionsLove sharing the Chrysler Museum with my grandsonTook our grandson who is 14, I was happy he found the Chrysler Museum interesting and enjoyed it as much as he did! He liked the glass displays & art the most and his favorite piece in the entire museum is the glass man! He also really liked the Early Days Indigenous Art and the Egyptian Art. We both enjoyed the Chrysler Museum art collection and we’re glad we made it to the glass studio for their demonstration as well.Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 18, 2024
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LorraineOntario
Ontario129 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is an amazing museum. You can explore various types of art for hours. We went 2 days and spent a few hours each time.
I particularly loved seeing the glass blowing demonstration and the glass exhibits, although all exhibits were wonderful and very interesting.
In the gift shop there were 3 staff members ignoring customers and loudly talking about their dating life. This was highly inappropriate.
Admission is free but you can give a $5 donation.
I highly recommend you visit this place, especially if you like various types of art.
I particularly loved seeing the glass blowing demonstration and the glass exhibits, although all exhibits were wonderful and very interesting.
In the gift shop there were 3 staff members ignoring customers and loudly talking about their dating life. This was highly inappropriate.
Admission is free but you can give a $5 donation.
I highly recommend you visit this place, especially if you like various types of art.
Written November 16, 2023
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rmilledgeville
Milledgeville, GA84 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We really enjoyed our visit here and could have stayed longer. We expected a smaller Museum with less variety, so we didn't allow enough time to see everything. We will come back. Glass Blowing demonstration was amazing. Planning to come back to take a class! Visit and you won't be disappointed. Art and History both local and from around the World.
Written May 22, 2020
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TennisStar602
New Jersey704 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
This museum had tons of art from all ages and from all places. The staff was very friendly. There was parking on site which was free and the admission was also free! I was able to watch some glassblowing demonstrations, but I unfortunately could not take a glassblowing course as it was already booked. The surrounding community of Ghent is also stunning and it offers historical houses, interesting plant life, and many bridges over waterways.
Written September 26, 2021
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craiginsd
Poway, CA182 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
I’m still stunned over what I just experienced. I have trouble fathoming that a world-class museum is in Norfolk, but this compares favorably to anything I’ve seen, anywhere. Period. The museum isn’t particularly large, so I only planned to spend maybe an hour. I spent three hours. The quantity and variety of works is very good, but the quality of what’s on display is the differentiator. This museum doesn’t just display stuff to fill shelves, it displays things other museums simply can’t, because Chrysler was apparently a very picky collector. And astonishingly, I was told that they only have room to display about 30% of the overall collection. Admission is only $3, and most astonishingly, they ENCOURAGE you to take pictures to share your experience. That’s really very, very rare in a top tier museum. My very highest recommendation… 5+ stars.
Written June 24, 2022
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dah00v2
Hampton, VA135 contributions
Aug 2022
I looked at the poor and bad reviews. One said not an art/museum person and was bored. Don't slam the museum because you aren't interested. Either don't write a review or don't go to a museum. The other said that it didn't look like a museum? LOL It does. That's not true. I've been to a lot of museums. I've been to the Met in NY, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Gardner Museum in Boston, Philly Museum of Fine art, All the DC Museums and some smaller ones. This doesn't compare to any of them because they are HUGE museums but if you're going to a NON huge nationally known museum, this is the one to go to. It took about 2.5 hours for me to go through and I rushed because I got there late. So there's enough to see. They don't have an extensive collection, but have pretty much a nice example of some of the masters. They have a Monet, Manet, Gaugin, Renoir, Picasso, Warhol, Matisse, Lichtenstein, O'Keefe, Rodin etc. (Well O'Keefe was not typical but I found that interesting in itself). They had Calder and others. Their main thing is their glass exhibit. Tiffany and most major glass makers and their modern pieces are the star. I'm more into the Impressionists and old Masters as well as Egyptian and Greek stuff but I was impressed specifically buy two glass pieces specifically. Unmatched artisans they found. The Greek and Roman stuff are lacking but they did have a room of each small as it was. They had a lot of interesting Mexican/South American stuff I've not seen before. If you are in the area and like art, it's worth going to. It's smaller if comparing to the Met or Smithsonian but NOT small. And it's pretty. One small gift shop, overpriced like all but the museum is FREE and that's part of how they maintain the museum. Parking free too. Can you complain with parking and entry is free? If so, stop! It's a lovely museum (taken from an art lover).
Written August 14, 2022
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Kathie L
Emmaus, PA67 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We stumbled on this museum while vacationing at Virginia Beach. We needed a rainy day activity and this exceeded our expectations. Outstanding collection with very well written commentary signs. Excellent facility.
Everyone in our group (age 15-85) enjoyed something and we all came away with different perspectives.
Highly recommending will be back.
If you get a chance to see the alma Thomas exhibit, don’t hesitate! I was unfamiliar with her work. I love her paintings and learning more about her life, influences and perspective.
Everyone in our group (age 15-85) enjoyed something and we all came away with different perspectives.
Highly recommending will be back.
If you get a chance to see the alma Thomas exhibit, don’t hesitate! I was unfamiliar with her work. I love her paintings and learning more about her life, influences and perspective.
Written August 7, 2021
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Inspire62577707284
Norfolk, VA3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
The Chrysler Museum is great. They have a wide range of periods represented and a huge glass collection. I think the guy said it was the second largest collection of glass in any museum on the east coast. Building itself is neat, not much around Norfolk like it. Staff was friendly :)
Since it's free you could definitely go see just one or two exhibits fully and slowly and come back for others instead of feeling pressured to see it all.. also some of the exhibits change so there will be new stuff next time I go, too.
Since it's free you could definitely go see just one or two exhibits fully and slowly and come back for others instead of feeling pressured to see it all.. also some of the exhibits change so there will be new stuff next time I go, too.
Written November 18, 2023
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LMK101
Virginia Beach, VA420 contributions
Mar 2021
We had a wonderful experience visiting the Americans in Spain exhibit recently. The curator spent 3 years pulling this exhibit together. It is well worth it. We really enjoyed it. All of the exhibits in the museum are not open though, as they may be changing pieces or refurbishing the areas. The shop is open though the restaurant is not. Parking is easily accessible. You do need reservations to reserve a time slot to attend.
Written April 16, 2021
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Dbornak
74 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
We thought an hour on a rainy day would be a good time here - we spent the better part of 4 hours! It is FREE and so is parking. Although a rainy day can get a little busy. There is an on site bistro and gift shop. This place is known for glass art. It’s a fantastic collection. Nothing like I expected and the area we are from has a history with glass. The entire museum is organized by regions of the world. The glass galleries tell a chronological story with the pieces on display. Other galleries house pieces more related to geographical locations, including some furniture, paintings and sculpture. There is a demonstration area in a different section if you’re able to catch that too.
Written April 15, 2023
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J L
Tavistock, UK506 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
The museum is free with a voluntary 5$ donation. There is a nice restaurant and gift shop. The art collection is eclectic from modern art to renaissance with some absolute gems from around the world including Degas to Lichtenstein. I spent about an hour looking round.
Written September 5, 2023
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Is this museum mostly for students in school and college? I am glad the admission and parking both is free. Are there any “must see” parts in this museum? Would two hours be enough? Can this place be rented for a wedding? Perhaps other museums in Norfolk like the Nauticus and botanical gardens etc should be free too
Written October 20, 2023
Have looked at your tour page. Seems that they are geared to students. Can a tour for a group of adults be arranged?
Written April 24, 2017
Of course. This is the most amazing Museum, and I'm sure the docents will accommodate any tour you would like.
Written April 24, 2017
Admission is free! Allow 2+ hours. Add an additional hour if you are going to see the free, daily glassblowing exhibition across the street.
Written June 29, 2015
shawn22316
Greensboro, North Carolina
What is the fee.
Usually, How long does it take to walk around?
Written May 11, 2015
Yes, admission is free, they request a little donation if you can help them out. Plus, parking is free too so it's always a nice afternoon!
Written June 30, 2015
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