# Event Details - **Event Name**: Fine Art & Flowers—Day Trip to the VMFA - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Escape with us for a relaxing day exploring stunning art and fresh floral vibes, all in one day at the VMFA!About this EventFine Art & Flowers—Day Trip to the VMFADate: Thursday, October 8, 2026Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMLocation: Departing from and returning to The Art League, Alexandria, VATickets: $85 (includes charter bus transportation, ticketed exhibit admission, and access to the full museum)Every two years, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts hands its galleries over to flower arrangers, and the results are worth the drive. Designers from the Garden Club of Virginia, the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, and Ikebana of Richmond each choose a work from the museum's permanent collection and build an arrangement to stand beside it: a Monet answered in dahlias, a bronze answered in branches. Fine Arts & Flowers has run every other year since 1987, and it takes over the whole museum.We're going on opening day, when every stem is at its freshest. Flowers, unlike paintings, have firm opinions about how long they'll cooperate, so the first day is the day.The shape of the day8:00 AM — The front door of the Torpedo Factory will open at 8 am. Meet at The Art League gallery, first floor, studio 21. Coffee and pastries, then we board.8:20 AM — Board the bus.8:30 AM — Departure on the charter bus to Richmond. Doze, catch up with studio friends, or watch I-95 go by while someone else drives.10:45 AM (ish) — Arrival and group check-in. The museum is yours. Visit the gift shop, and wander the permanent collection.NOON —12:30 PM— Have lunch on your own and/or continue to explore.1:30 PM— Private Tour with our museum guide through the 70+ flower arrangements with artwork.3:20 AM — Board the bus.3:30 PM — Departure on the charter bus to Alexandria.5:30 PM (ish) — Back at The Art League.Your $85 covers the pre-boarding coffee and pastries, the round-trip charter bus, and exhibit admission and private tour with a museum guide. Lunch is on your own; the museum has both a casual café and a lovely sit-down restaurant, so you'll eat well.Fine Arts & Flowers is presented by The Council of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and proceeds from its sponsorships and special events go toward the largest expansion and renovation in the museum's 90-year history, so the trip is also a small brick in something much bigger. The exhibition anchors a full calendar of talks, luncheons, guided tours, floral workshops, children's activities, and a fashion show of designs by VCUarts fashion students, with a preview gala the night before we arrive. We're there for the main event: the flowers, on their best day.Seats are limited to what one charter bus holds, and these trips fill. If you've been meaning to see this exhibition, this is the easy way to do it.Agenda🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AMMeet & Greet + Early Bird Coffee & Breakfast Info: 8:00 AM Meet at The Art League Gallery (Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N Union St) Enjoy complimentary coffee and light breakfast snacks. Check in with the trip leader and receive your itinerary.🕑: 08:20 AM - 08:30 AMDepart from Alexandria via private charter bus!Info: All aboard our private charter coach! We leave promptly at 8:30 AM. Relax and enjoy the ride to Richmond.🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMArrive at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, RichmondInfo: Receive a timed exhibit ticket along with a general museum admission pass and maps🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:30 PMExplore the ExhibitInfo: The museum is yours. Visit the gift shop and garden, and wander through the permanent collection.🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMFree Time & Lunch Info: Enjoy lunch on your own in the museum cafés. View other exhibitions, permanent collections, the garden, and the gift shop.🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMGuided TourInfo: Private Tour with our museum guide through the 70+ flower arrangements with artwork.🕑: 03:20 PM - 03:30 PMBoard the BusInfo: Meet at the designated museum exit to board the bus. Departure promptly at 3:30 PM🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:45 PMArrive back at Torpedo Factory Art Center, AlexandriaInfo: Charter bus drop off and farewell! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/fine-art-and-flowersday-trip-to-the-vmfa/100001998899992687 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, trips-adventures, exhibitions, workshops, meetups, fashion, nonprofit, calendar, meet-and-greet - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 9 hours - Location: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 87.5, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Richmond - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - **lat**: 37.5560356 - **long**: -77.4747907 - **full address**: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Fine Art & Flowers—Day Trip to the VMFA - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4ce88bd250b0874ef24d2ab3ad9fc42c960c5c98ba668601a70bb343e3b0418a-rimg-w1200-h627-dc189898-gmir.jpg?v=1788061565 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Fine Art & Flowers—Day Trip to the VMFA being held? - **A:** Fine Art & Flowers—Day Trip to the VMFA takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Fine Art & Flowers—Day Trip to the VMFA? - **A:** Fine Art & Flowers—Day Trip to the VMFA is organized by The Art League. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Art League's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Art League a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Art League has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Fine Art & Flowers—Day Trip to the VMFA is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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