The Fralin Museum of Art, U.Va.

Currently On View

Long-Term

Image: Cassils, with Fanaa, Keijaun Thomas and Rafael Esparza. Stills from Solution, 2018. 4 channel video installation, run time: 15 min loop. Images courtesy of the artists.

Feb 06, 2022 to Jul 24, 2022

Alternative Futures

Gandharan Artist, Standing Buddha, 3rd century CE. Schist. Gift of Ann K. Wolfe, from the Collection of Alan D. and Ann K. Wolfe, 2017.9.

Feb 06, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022

Gandharan Sculpture from the Alan D. and Ann K. Wolfe Collection

Edward Steichen, American, 1879–1973. M. Auguste Rodin, 1911. Photogravure from original negative. Gift of Henry Javor, 1985.18.9.

Feb 06, 2022 to Jul 24, 2022

Beyond Pictorialism: Early 20th-Century Photography and the Fine Arts

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Mission

Fralin Museum of Art

The Fralin Mission

The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia encourages the spirit of curiosity and promotes diversity of thought through the study, care, and celebration of art.

Values

Learning: Curiosity is important to us.
Empathy: Understanding is important to us.
Diversity: Communities are important to us.
Respect: Civil discourse is important to us.
Stewardship: Protecting The Fralin’s collection for future generations is important to us.

Calendar

Fralin After Five

May 27

5:00 pm

Pictures & Pages

Jun 01

10:00 am

Open Window: Emilio Sanchez on Paper | Saturday Special Tour with Laura Minton, Curator of Exhibitions

Jun 04

2:00 pm

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Programs

Writer's Eye

Writer's Eye 2021 Now in its 35th year, Writer’s Eye challenges writers of all ages to use visual art in The Fralin as inspiration for the creation of original poetry and prose. This annual ekphrastic writing program—introduced by docents Carole Armstrong and... Learn More

Early Visions

Each semester, The Fralin offers the ten-week Early Visions program in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia. UVA students and members of the Boys and Girls Club are paired in mentoring relationships to build self-esteem, explore museum exhibitions, and collaborate on... Learn More

Looking Inward

Experience the restorative power of art—join docent June Heintz virtually for a 60-minute exploration of one work of art, including mindfulness practices, slow looking, and contextual information. Upcoming Programs — coming soon!

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Museum Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday: 10 am – 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am – 5 pm
Friday: 10 am – 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm

The museum is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Parking

Select parking available behind the Museum and in the A-6 lot adjacent to Madison Bowl. Cash metered parking available in Culbreth Garage. FREE after 5 pm and on weekends.

Accessibility

The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia is housed in the historic Bayly Building, on the hill overlooking Madison Bowl. Although the main entrance is accessible only by stairs, we offer a fully-accessible entrance at the back of the building, via Bayly Drive with a limited number of accessible parking spaces. In addition to those spaces, regular spaces may be reserved and used with permission from Museum staff. All galleries in the museum are accessible by elevator. Click here for more information.