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First Fridays

First Fridays

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428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, 23220
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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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