Barry Art Museum — Attraction in Norfolk

This museum has a superpower, throwing engaging outdoor events. First it was The Featival of the Moon with a massive replica of the moon taking up most of a city block as Indigenous people performed sacred ritual dances. More recently, Fantastic Planet with three enormous inflatable beings and a dance troupe performing in the street at night. If you ever see an event happening there GO. Do not hesitate. Both these events were free and open to the public. Suitable for all ages. Food trucks, glass blowing on special occasions. Once inside, the galleries are filled with treasures including a slightly creepy doll collection, fantastic glassworks and video games by student designers complete with VR experiences. Your kids will love it and so will your...

A great new cultural institution in the heart of Norfolk. While visiting the new Barry Art Museum located at the entrance of Old Dominion University's campus, I found free parking in the bottom of the parking garage adjacent to the museum. Once inside you are greeted by beautiful architecture that showcases a Chihuly chandelier. There are four galleries that showcases primarily glass art but the collection also includes paintings and one gallery is dedicated to antique dolls and automatons. They even have a place to make and post your own drawings. It's a great...

It’s FREE admission! Let’s start there! I went for the Out of the Box A Barbie Doll Retrospective exhibit and I enjoyed it thoroughly. My favorite exhibit was the doll house that was converted from a liquor cabinet. It blew me away! The details and the craftsmanship of the furniture were REALLY top-notch! I love a good d.i.y. moment! Dolls have really came a long way and you get to see the journey from then to now for the most part. The staff were great and very informative. I appreciate that!...