🍣 Four local sushi restaurants—Fighting Fish, Lucky AF, Osaka Sushi, and Wild Ginger— have created sushi rolls inspired by our special exhibition 'Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller.'

➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3Kbi7zn

🖼️ Willie Anne Wright approached her various artistic subjects with curiosity, reverence, and a sense of humor. Explore her decades-long career in 'Willie Anne Wright: Artist and Alchemist' from now through Sun, Jun 9.

➡️ Learn More: bit.ly/3r9NaGf

🛍️ From Fri, May 17, through Sun, May 19, VMFA Members enjoy an extra 10% off your Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Shop purchases in-person, online, and in the 'Samurai Armor' exhibition shop for a total of 20% off!

➡️ Click here to become a member today: bit.ly/3CqWNDy

🇯🇵 On Fri, May 17, explore more aspects of Japanese culture with an Ikebana demonstration at 1 pm and a free show by River City Taiko Drummers at 6 pm.

➡️ View events inspired by 'Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller': bit.ly/3SOYdiP

✨ Our visitors are loving 'Samurai,' and we love see it!

🎥 Thanks to Instagram user @erikjaydeleon for sharing this recap reel of your exhibition trip with us.

➡️ Get tickets to 'Samurai Armor from the Collection of Anne and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller': bit.ly/3SOYdiP

☀️ Family Day is around the corner on Sat, Jun 8! Join us to celebrate the art and culture of Nigeria.

🌍 Family Day is the perfect opportunity to experience the richness of cultures from around the world.

➡️ Visit this link for more updates: bit.ly/3wv0Bmz

🍽️ Round out your museum visit with a samurai-inspired meal!

🇯🇵 Our in-house dining destinations have crafted culinary delights inspired by our newest special exhibition 'Samurai Armor from the Collection of Anne and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller.'

Learn more: bit.ly/3ydEvpe

🎉 This #TeacherAppreciationWeek we celebrate teachers and educators at the museum and beyond. Thank you to our VMFA educators for encouraging the study of the arts in our museum community.

➡️ Register for VMFA's summer 2024 classes and programs here: bit.ly/3JvgU6J

Here's a few Mother's Day gift ideas from VMFA! 💝

Plan a trip to 'Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller,' snag a deal at VMFA Shop, or gift your mom a VMFA Membership.

➡️ Explore VMFA Shop's Mother's Day Gift Guide: bit.ly/49YkbFG

Fine Arts & Flowers is happening from Wed, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 27.

🎟️ Tickets for related programs and events are now on sale! General admission to the floral displays in the galleries is free.

➡️ Visit the following link to get your tickets: bit.ly/3JIUfTQ

Attend two can't-miss events inspired by 'Samurai' this weekend!

🕺 Fri, May 3 | Join us in the sculpture garden for a cosplay dance party.

🎏 Sun, May 5 | Celebrate Children's Day with free exhibition admission for those 17 and under.

Learn more here: bit.ly/4aRSdMW

🗣️ 'Every day I come to work and I learn something new...'

🔍 In this clip, listen to Sam Sheesley, Senior Conservator and Head of Paper Conservation at VMFA, as she briefly explains what she loves most about being a conservator.

🎥 Watch more: bit.ly/4abBOCL