# Chrysler Museum of Art Thanksgiving Family Discovery & Perry Glass Studio > Event for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Chrysler Museum of Art & Perry Glass Studio, 1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510 - Ages: All ages (Features free admission, hands-on Wonder Studio, and live glassmaking demos) - Price: Free general admission for all visitors; Free live glass demonstrations at Perry Glass Studio - Organizer: Chrysler Museum of Art - Official page: https://chrysler.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/chrysler-museum-of-art-thanksgiving-family-discovery-and-perry-glass-s--listing-427fd5306cc14755b71cf71d ## About Ranked among America's finest mid-sized art institutions, the Chrysler Museum of Art in Downtown Norfolk offers an extraordinary, completely free Thanksgiving weekend family cultural experience. Spanning fifty galleries along the scenic Hague inlet, the museum boasts an internationally renowned glass collection featuring over 10,000 dazzling glass artifacts. Across the cobblestone courtyard at the state-of-the-art Perry Glass Studio, families can witness mesmerizing live glassblowing demonstrations as master gaffers pull, shape, and blow molten glass into intricate vases and sculptures. Inside the main museum, young children will adore the interactive Wonder Studio, where digital painting easels, art matching games, and tactile building blocks let little hands unleash their creativity while discovering famous masterpieces by European, American, and contemporary artists. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Full elevator access to all museum floors, wide gallery spaces, smooth ramps, and outdoor courtyards fully navigable with strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Spacious, private family nursing room equipped with rocking chairs and changing tables; comfortable benches scattered throughout gallery atriums. • Age Suitability: Welcoming for all ages; the Wonder Studio is specifically curated for children ages 3 to 10 to interact freely with hands-on art. • Sensory Tips: Glass studio demonstrations feature roaring furnaces, hot flames, and dramatic glass clapping; the main museum galleries provide quiet, relaxed art viewing. ## Similar picks in Virginia Beach - [Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Thanksgiving Family Art Studio & Gallery Walk](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/virginia-museum-of-contemporary-art-thanksgiving-family-art-studio-and--listing-2a2abaefcb441a4605dab3dd) — Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Virginia MOCA) · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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