Hermitage Museum and Gardens

09/05/2026

WE'RE TWO WEEKS AWAY from one of our most popular events of the year!

The Hermitage Handmade Festival (Sat. 9/19 | 11am-4pm) will offer shopping opportunities from more than 90+ artisans from Hampton Roads and beyond. Every week we'll be highlighting participating artists!

This week's preview includes work by:
Made by Day
Arid Flowers .flowers
Throws Like a Girl Ceramics
Trash-Sea Mermaid
Newt and the Beetle
Mary Maveline Originals
Stickydog Studio
BlindedbyColors

Learn More: https://thehermitagemuseum.org/hermitagehandmadefestival/

09/05/2026

Come visit the Goode Family Visual Arts School TODAY from 10am-5pm to see artists like Victoria Jane in their creative work spaces.

They’ll showcase their materials and tools plus give you a behind-the-scenes look at their current projects!

09/04/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: 🎵 Live from the Music Room
Fall 2026-Winter 2027 Season

From saxophones to instrumental soundscapes, our historic Music Room will come alive with sounds spanning multiple genres!

October 30 -
November 20 -
December 18 -
January 22 -
February 5 -
April 16 -

Performances take place on select Fridays at 7pm (doors open at 6pm) and seating is limited.

Tickets are ON SALE NOW: https://thehermitagemuseum.org/livefromthemusicroom/

09/04/2026

Plein Air Painting
Instructor: Suzanne Stevens
Wednesdays, September 16th– October 14th
10:00am-1:00pm
Member: $130 | Non-member: $140

Join experienced art instructor, Suzanne Stevens, for this 5-week, outdoor art class and explore many beautiful environments around the Hampton Roads area. Students are welcome to work with art materials of their choice: oil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, pastel, etc.

Register Now at TheHermitageMuseum.org

Class Registration is now open! ADULT + TEEN CLASSES Unless otherwise noted, classes are open to ages 14 and up and take place at The Goode Family Visual Arts School (7701 North Shore Road). Pottery: Introduction to Wheel-throwing Instructor: Barbara Mann Dates: Mondays, September 14th- Novemb...

09/03/2026

Some of our artists in residence and instructors at The Goode Family Visual Arts School will be selling their art at Hermitage Handmade Festival on Saturday, September 19th!

➡Fall 2026 Instructors:

Rusted Rabbitt Living Decor
(Living Wreath; Fall Pumpkin Succulent Arrangements)

DEEP BLACK .shop
(Pottery: Imaginary Objects)

23 Beans @23.beans
(Pottery: Wheel-Whirled Transformations)

SHill Creations Studio
(Stained Glass: Panel Design; Stained Glass: Botanical Series; Stained Glass: Suncatcher)

➡ Register now for their Fall classes: https://thehermitagemuseum.org/adultclasses/

➡Also check out our artists in residence this Saturday (9/5) for Open Studio!
Jess Goehner, Directive
(Leatherwork 101: Leather Traveler’s Journal)
Maggie Kerigan
Nikko Knapp-Castillo
Victoria Bahr .creative

09/02/2026

Hermitage Handmade Festival Participating Artists!

From now until September 19th, we will be sharing the work of artists vending their handmade items at our biggest event of the year! Stay tuned to our social media for more previews!

alexandrahaze
BetterThanYourBandana
Anthony LaRocco
Buenos Dias Studio
Tracy L Anderson

View All Artists & Learn More About The Festival: https://thehermitagemuseum.org/hermitagehandmadefestival/

09/02/2026

Pottery: Wheel-Whirled Transformations
Instructor: Rachel Jaffe (@23.beans)
Wednesdays, September 16th– November 4th
6:00pm-9:00pm
Member: $250 | Non-member: $270
*Supply & Studio Fee Included

This wheel-throwing course is designed for experienced potters looking to take creative risks and push the boundaries of the wheel with a curious, exploratory spirit. Learn surface design and alteration techniques such as splitting rims, stretching and paddling, slip decoration, and attaching parts on and off the wheel. Students will be encouraged to take creative freedoms, trust their imagination, and learn from one another. Basic wheel-throwing experience required.

Visit TheHermitageMuseum.org to learn more and register!

Free admission from Tuesday to Sunday. Expansive art collection, traveling exhibitions, immersive experiences, art classes, and more. Explore the historic home and gardens of Florence Sloane.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

Did you know you can rent space at The Hermitage for film/photo shoots?

CBN Films recently recreated Heaven in our Millstone Allée (pictured) for one of their upcoming projects.

📸 Photography and 🎥 videography sessions MUST be booked in advance. Visit “Photography Policies” on our website for more info!