Virginia Museum of Fine Arts — Kids & Families

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts — Free Museum with Kids & Family Classes

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) on N. Boulevard anchors Richmond's Museum District with free general admission 365 days a year plus dedicated kids and family art programming. The museum's Early Childhood (0–5) and Explore (5–12) Classes run in studios alongside the galleries, giving kids serious studio time backed by a world-class collection.

Kids, Family & Teen Programs

Studio-based programming. Classes include:
- Early Childhood Education (3 months – 5 years)
- Explore Classes (5–12 years)
- Teen studio and portfolio programs
- Family workshops
- Museum field trips and tours
- Summer camps in studios and galleries
- Drop-in Family Days
- Sensory-friendly morning events

What's Included

• FREE general museum admission
• Studios adjacent to galleries
• VMFA teaching artists as instructors
• All supplies provided
• Studio-plus-gallery curriculum
• Registration online or by phone
• Scholarships for eligible families
• Sensory-friendly programming

Experience

Kids experience art in a world-class museum setting, making art in studios that open onto galleries with masterpieces visible through the doors. Best fit for Richmond families wanting serious art education with gallery context and for parents who value free museum admission as a family resource.