The Barry Art Museum will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in honor of Independence Day. We look forward to seeing you on July 5th!
Join us at the Barry Art Museum for this year's collaborative craft! Guests are invited to practice hands-on activities with museum staff and contribute to a community artwork that will be displayed at the museum in August 2024. This year's craft is inspired by the dollhouse on view at the Barry Art Museum in gallery […]
You're invited to an exclusive event at the Barry Art Museum featuring a private gallery talk with esteemed art critic and writer, Lance Esplund. Join us for an intimate conversation between Lance and Sara Woodbury, our new curator of art, as they explore the complexities of art, focusing on how to approach and even interpret […]
Every second Friday of the month we will show a family-friendly movie with a Maritime theme. The movie will begin at 8 PM. Master and Commander: The Far Side of Commander - May 10th at 8 PM at Barry Art Museum - 1075 West 43rd Street Norfolk, VA 23508 BYOB: Blanket, Beverage, Buddy! […]
Come join us every weekend throughout the summer for a series of fun nautical challenges! From knot tying to navigation, building a lighthouse from legos to writing stories set within our maritime paintings, there are activities for all to enjoy! Each weekend presents a new challenge, open for participation from Friday to Sunday. Complete challenges, […]
This weekend's challenge is for kids to design and build their own lighthouses using only LEGO bricks! Come join us every weekend throughout the summer for a series of fun nautical challenges! From knot tying to navigation, building a lighthouse from legos to writing stories set within our maritime paintings, there are activities for all […]
This weekend's challenge is to use obscured/obstructed photos as a guide, guests are prompted to uncover the true artworks to which the photos belong. Join us every weekend throughout the summer for a series of fun nautical challenges! From knot tying to navigation, building a lighthouse from legos to writing stories set within our maritime […]
June 1st is clean the bay day! This weekend's challenge is to participate in the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, "Clean the Bay Day" or pick up some of our local litter! Join us every weekend throughout the summer for a series of fun nautical challenges! From knot tying to navigation, building a lighthouse from legos to […]
Sea Legs is partnering with Aquatic Archive to provide the public with an opportunity to participate in mural painting. This weekend join us to add your colour to the mural. Join us every weekend throughout the summer for a series of fun nautical challenges! From knot tying to navigation, building a lighthouse from legos to […]
This weekend we will set up a navigation skills course where kids can learn basic navigation techniques using compasses and maps. Join us every weekend throughout the summer for a series of fun nautical challenges! From knot tying to navigation, building a lighthouse from legos to writing stories set within our maritime paintings, there are […]
Every second Friday of the month we will show a family-friendly movie with a Maritime theme. The movie will begin at 8 PM. Lifeboat - June 14th at 8 PM at Barry Art Museum - 1075 West 43rd Street Norfolk, VA 23508 BYOB: Blanket, Beverage, Buddy! 1) The event is free and open to all. […]
Sea Legs is partnering with Aquatic Archive to provide the public with an opportunity to participate in mural painting. This weekend join us to add your colour to the mural. Join us every weekend throughout the summer for a series of fun nautical challenges! From knot tying to navigation, building a lighthouse from legos to […]
With help from our friends at the National Park Services, we have learned how to make natural cordage from materials like bark and grasses. Join us at the Barry Art Museum and learn how to make your own cordage and twine fishnets! Join us every weekend throughout the summer for a series of fun nautical challenges! From knot […]
