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First Fridays

First Fridays

On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities.

First Friday of every month from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Free after-hours admission to the museum
$2 off wine and beer in the Museum Café, plus specialty mocktails for adults and kids
Access to food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities
Bounce House (weather permitting) and face painting

Plus, July First Fridays is themed to commemorate America's 250th
Preservation VA, St. John's Church Foundation, The Valentine, and Richmond Family Magazine will offer 250 inspired games, activities, and crafts
Richmond Region Antique Car Club will have their best red, white, and blue antique vehicles
Music by Matt Minor and the Backroad Brights
Food trucks - Timber Pizza and Cotton's Kitchen

Free, no registration required.

First Fridays made possible with support from Virginia Renalds Edmunds

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Virginia Museum of History & Culture
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM on Fri, 3 Jul 2026

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Virginia Museum of History & Culture
8043401800
guestservices@virginiahistory.org
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
Richmond, Virginia 23220