Chrysler Museum of Art
Arts & Culture · Norfolk, VA
About
The Chrysler Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with free admission every day. That makes it an easy, no-pressure stop on any Norfolk art crawl or weekend outing. Located on the edge of Ghent Square, this mid-sized museum houses over 30,000 works spanning paintings, sculptures, and antique silver. It opened in 1933 as the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Science, then was renamed in 1971 after Walter Chrysler Jr. donated his massive collection. The galleries mix classic and modern, with rotating exhibits alongside the permanent holdings.
The museum draws a mixed-gay-straight crowd; it's not a queer-specific space but is welcoming to all. The Yelp rating sits at 4.8 from over 250 reviews. Plan for 2-3 hours to see the main collection, though repeat visits are worth it. Free entry means you can just browse the gift shop or garden without commitment.
Features
- ✓Free general admission every day
- ✓Over 30,000 works from ancient to contemporary
- ✓Rotating special exhibitions and permanent galleries
- ✓Garden courtyard and museum shop on-site
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What people say
Rated from 257 reviews. 9 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“Wonderful Museum in Norfolk”
Came here with family and had a great time exploring the galleries. Many of the sculptures were stunning, especially a bust depicting Christ.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Chrysler Museum of Art free? +
Yes, admission is free every day.
What are the hours? +
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. Closed on Mondays.
Is the museum LGBTQ+-friendly? +
The museum welcomes all visitors. It's a general-interest art museum that serves a mixed-gay-straight audience.
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