Welcome to Richmond

Where Art is Our Love Language

Whether you’re looking for museums, galleries, theaters, or music venues, you’ll find it here.

Known as the “River City,” Richmond boasts murals by world-renowned artists, a dynamic gallery scene, the State Ballet of Virginia, an annual (and free!) riverfront Folk Festival, a nationally-rated outdoor art show (Arts in the Park) and so much more.

Browse more than 20 art galleries, get lost in the lauded Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, enjoy shows, workshops, events and performances at the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU, catch a show at your choice of theaters and concert venues, take in a performance at the State Ballet of Virginia or enjoy the vibrant explosion of street art and murals.

History buff? Check out The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, Hollywood Cemetery and the Edgar Allen Poe Museum

The spirit of VCUarts spills into every facet of Richmond life — the two are inextricably linked.

Nationally Admired, Locally Loved

Consistently ranked as a top place to live and to visit, the city offers abundant opportunities for our students, including internships, work-study programs and mentorships with industry professionals and recognized names in the art world.
  • #1 on “America’s Best Towns to Visit” List

    CNN Travel, 2024

  • #2 on “10 U.S. Cities with the Best Street Art”

    USA Today, 2024

Richmond, Virginia, Has Become a Culinary Powerhouse

Food & Wine March, 2023