# Chrysler Museum of Art Winter Family Studio & Glassblowing Demonstrations

> Place to go for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Open on its own schedule
- Where: Chrysler Museum of Art & Perry Glass Studio, 1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510
- Ages: All ages (hands-on Wonder Studio for kids ages 2-10; live glassmaking shows for all ages)
- Price: Free general admission to museum and daily glassblowing demonstrations
- Organizer: Chrysler Museum of Art
- Official page: https://chrysler.org/
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk is celebrated as one of the premier art museums in the Southeastern United States, boasting 50 world-class galleries and one of the largest glass collections in the world. Families visiting during the winter season can stay delightfully warm while marveling at free daily live glassmaking demonstrations at the Perry Glass Studio, located just across the street. Skilled artisan glassblowers manipulate glowing 2,100-degree molten glass into intricate vases, whimsical animal sculptures, and ornaments while narrating the science of heat, thermal shock, and mineral pigments. Inside the main museum, kids can immerse themselves in the Wonder Studio, an interactive gallery designed in collaboration with early childhood specialists where children can compose digital paintings, build geometric sculptures, and match historical costumes. With free general admission and a welcoming atmosphere, the Chrysler Museum is an exceptional cultural haven for winter days.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible with smooth marble and hardwood floors, automatic doors, and modern elevators connecting all gallery levels; strollers are warmly welcomed in both the museum and glass studio.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Quiet nursing room available on the ground floor; spacious family restrooms with diaper changing tables located near the cafe and lobby.
• Age Suitability: All ages are welcome; the Wonder Studio is customized for children ages 2 to 10, while live glass demonstrations mesmerize kids from age 4 through adults.
• Sensory Tips: The Perry Glass Studio has radiant warmth from furnaces and gentle hums from blowtorches; the main museum galleries provide quiet, calming spaces with subdued natural lighting.

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