Tiffany Glass at the Chrysler Museum
Can a fine arts museum filled with gorgeous (and fragile) glass artwork be kid-friendly? That’s what I wondered when we visited the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, Virginia during the Virginia media tour I attended a few weeks ago.
Our tour guide, a former teacher, assured me that the museum is very kid-friendly. On most days, she guides families through the museum, and her gentle manner led me to believe that she’d be great at those tours. Admission is free for everyone, all of the time, so there’s no risk to going – if your child doesn’t like it, you could always leave.
There is lots of kid programming offered, including monthly family days held on the second Saturday of the month, summer films on Fridays for children, and stroller tours. Most of the art is colorful and bright, making it something that would appeal to little ones. I know that my daughter especially would enjoy seeing 3D works of art rather than paintings on a wall.
The Chrysler Museum also has an adjacent glass studio where you can actually watch artwork being made. There are also classes and workshops available.
