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Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Virginia Beach, VA

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Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

A Virginia Beach museum of contemporary art that rotates its exhibitions instead of keeping a permanent collection.

5811 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 · Virginia Beach, VA

About Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

Located on the Virginia Wesleyan University campus in Virginia Beach, this museum focuses on changing shows of modern and contemporary art. Its flagship Made in VA Biennial showcases artists from across the state and has run since 1994. The museum also runs studio art classes for all ages, offers free guided tours for school groups, and organizes the long-running Boardwalk Art Show. Free parking is available on site.

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