Description
Two Passes to the Virginia Museum of Fine Art & VIP Access to the Samurai: Armor from the Collection of Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller.
Embark on a cultural odyssey with this exclusive offering: two passes to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), an institution renowned for its diverse collections spanning over 6,000 years of artistry and culture. From ancient artifacts to contemporary marvels, VMFA promises an enriching journey through the ages.
Samurai Exhibit
Travel back in time for an awe-inspiring look at Japan?s exquisitely crafted samurai armor. Coming to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller collection?one of the largest and finest collections in the world?the assembled works offer a glimpse of samurai history with a focus on ceremonial adornments created within the flourishing artistic culture of the Edo period. Offering a rare personal encounter with these stunning works of art, the exhibition of more than 140 objects features full suits of armor and an array of weapons, helmets, masks, horse accessories, woodblock prints, and textiles. As a worldwide fascination with and reverence for samurai warriors persists today, VMFA?s immersive exhibition delves into the storied world of this elite military class, tracing the evolution and artistic legacy of its famed armor.
Address: 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220
Item Special Note
- Pass valid from April 20, 2024 - August 4, 2024
- Pass grants holder one-time admission to the exhibition during regular hours.
- Reservations are recommended but not required.
- Open 365 days a year, from 10 am - 5 pm (Wed-Fri until 9 pm)