Closes 4 Oct
Promise and Peril
Recent Acquisitions in American Landscape Photography
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts · Richmond
May 9 – October 4, 2026
James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Wing I, Travis Fullerton © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 2014
Planning your visit
Free admission
FreeNo ticket needed for the permanent collection.
General admission is always free. Museums for All visitors pay USD 2, and active military are free.
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket.
Special exhibitions are ticketed from about USD 12, and some are free.
Where to stay
Last verified August 18, 2026
On view now
Until 15 Feb 2027
Painted on Paper
American Watercolors from the Permanent Collection
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts · Richmond
August 15, 2026 – February 15, 2027
Until 3 Jan 2027
47th Annual Exhibition of the Virginia Watercolor Society
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts · Richmond
September 5, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Before you go
Visiting Virginia Museum of Fine Arts — common questions
What exhibitions are on at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts right now?
2 special exhibitions are on at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts right now: Promise and Peril (until October 4, 2026) and Painted on Paper (until February 15, 2027).
Is Virginia Museum of Fine Arts free?
Yes — admission to Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is free. General admission is always free. Museums for All visitors pay USD 2, and active military are free.
Do I need to book Virginia Museum of Fine Arts tickets in advance?
No. Advance booking is not required at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Are special exhibitions included in Virginia Museum of Fine Arts admission?
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket. Special exhibitions are ticketed from about USD 12, and some are free.
What time does Virginia Museum of Fine Arts open?
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is open Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–17:00, Wednesday to Friday 10:00–21:00. Open 365 days a year; on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day and New Year's Eve and Day hours are 10 am-5 pm.
