The Chrysler Museum of Art stands in Norfolk, Virginia, at 1 Memorial Place, a short visit for anyone exploring the city's cultural life. It is an art museum with a wide reach, holding more than 30,000 objects that span roughly 5,000 years of making.
What you will find
The collection is organised across several kinds of work, so a visit can move easily from one medium to another:
- Glass, which is among the museum's best-known strengths and is regarded as one of the great glass collections in America
- Painting, with significant works in the galleries
- Sculpture, adding three-dimensional pieces to the walk through the building
- Decorative arts, bringing objects of everyday design and craft into the same view
Planning a visit
Because the collection is so large, it helps to choose a few areas to focus on rather than trying to see everything in one go. Glass lovers will likely want to set aside the most time, while those drawn to painting or sculpture can give those rooms equal attention. The museum can be reached by phone at +1-757-664-6200 for current details before you go.
The city around it
Norfolk is a port city on the Chesapeake Bay, and the museum makes a natural part of a day spent exploring its downtown and waterfront. A visit here suits travellers who enjoy an unhurried look at art, from ancient objects to modern decorative work, combined with time in a city shaped by its harbour.
