Second Saturdays
Free admission all day, every Second Saturday!
Second Saturdays at the VBMA features free admission all day, plus a variety of cultural offerings, including the widely popular Museum Studios for families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Complementary programming such as performances, lectures, films, and related expressions of arts and humanities will continue throughout the afternoon on select Saturdays.
Food trucks will be on-site for guests looking to grab a bite before or after their visit.
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March 8, 2025
- Join us for Museum Studios from 10am to 1pm!
- Lecture – Manet, Renoir and The Impressionists
3pm in the Leonhardt Auditorium; Doors open at 2:30pm.
Journey with art historian Bob Potter as he delves into the revolutionary world of the Impressionists. Explore how artists like Édouard Manet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir broke away from traditional French academic painting, using expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors to depict scenes of everyday life in modern Paris. Learn how these radical artists reshaped the art world with their bold new approach to capturing the real world around them.
April 12, 2025
Join us for Children’s Art Festival from 10am to 3pm!
May 10, 2025
- Join us for Museum Studios from 10am to 1pm!
June 14, 2025
- Join us for Museum Studios from 10am to 1pm!
By entering the Museum, you consent to be photographed and filmed for promotional purposes.
All programs are subject to change.