I don't care how often you go if you look closely you will always find something new to see. The exhibits change often and the space is so pretty it's a nice place to spend some time. The gift shop should not be missed it's an eclectic array of art and treasures you are going to want to take home with you.
While on holiday we like to visit the local art museums. MOCA had an interesting exhibition of Barnaby Barford, a British artist that works with ceramic miniatures and creates stories. There were a couple of other exhibits as well so we felt we had good value for the reduced senior citizen entry fee.
The museum is very attractive, but don't budget a lot of time.There's a HUGE front room (with no Art) that is obviously there for weddings and other receptions.There's a small Gallery; a Large Gallery; an interactive exhibit area and a large Movie theater with a loop.That's it.If we didn't sit and watch 45 mins of the very interesting movie (on Print Making) we would have been through the entire museum in 20-30 mins.
We were pleasantly surprise by the collection. Great way of spending a day visiting beautiful art. Suggest adding wine to your restaurant menu.
Good size ..Great alternative to a movie or shopping.Nicely arranged, Ok staff. I saw 2 Fabulous exhibits. Worth a visit.
The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is tucked away in an almost park like setting in this beach town - a little cut of culture for locals and tourists alike. The exhibits are interesting and the staff knowledgeable and friendly. Parking is easy. Check it out - you will not be disappointed.
Interesting art - it is contemporary art, so some pieces you'll like and others, you'll scratch your head. There were a few stand-out pieces -- a huge thread sculpture that took up half the room and a very large handing glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly.
This is a nice little museum tucked away in a park like setting just a short drive from the beach. I liked the small size, as it was easy to see everything without getting lost in a multitude of galleries. The museum has no permanent collection, instead features traveling exhibitions or something created by borrowing from other museums or private collectors. As a result, it is somewhere you can come back to again & again to see something different. The friendly helpful staff made the visit most rewarding.
I saw a brochure for this museum at my hotel and thought I should check it out. The woman at the front desk was friendly and informative. They offered many discounts, non I qualified for, but even so a great price. I believe it was $7.70 for admission.The exhibits were nice. The place itself small but almost perfect size, not overwhelming. Some places (museums, attractions, aquariums, etc) you can spend a whole day and still feel like you've missed something. I would suggest putting this on your "to do" list while at Virginia Beach. I was only there for an hour or so (I'm a fast looker, even have done the Holocaust in 40 minutes before). This could easily be an afternoon activity.
Nice setting and just a few blocks from the oceanfront, walk or ride your bike and enjoy the artwork on the grounds and inside the museum. Small but unique gift shop, great gift items, nice, knowledgeable staff.