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Contributions tells the stories of the Valley's African Americans who endured enslavement, resisted oppression, and achieved success.
This exhibition presents American and British portraits, landscapes, and furniture from the 1700s and 1800s.
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Saturday, March 16 or Tuesday, March 19 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Tuesday, April 16 or Saturday, April 20 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Ages 5 and older will visit the galleries to examine the miniature houses and buildings in the MSV galleries, then make their own miniature models.
Celebrate spring with a vibrant display of floral portraits by Shenandoah Valley artist Lynn Mocarski Maurer.
The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art compiles approximately 120 of the finest Art Nouveau treasures from the rich holdings of the Chrysler Museum of Art.
Wednesday, April 17 • 9–10 a.m.
Senior Hour at the MSV is an opportunity exclusively for guests ages 60+ to visit the galleries one hour before the Museum opens to the public.
Friday, April 19 • 2–3 p.m.
Explore works featured in the exhibition The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art, during this interactive gallery talk.
Saturday, April 27 • 10 a.m.–noon
Celebrate National Poetry Month with this special workshop designed to jump-start attendees’ writing and challenge them to write quickly and share confidently.
Saturday, April 27 • 2–4 p.m.
Join Artistic Director Nadège Foofat with guest clarinetist Garrick Zoeter and pianist Alex Bernstein for an afternoon concert of classical music.
Wednesday, May 1 • 9–10 a.m.
Take a guided walk along the rustic trails and learn various methods of identifying varieties of trees growing in the park.
Wednesday, May 8 • 10:30–11 a.m. or 11–11:30 a.m.
During this popular monthly story time, Youth Services staff from the Handley Regional Library will present stories about all the things you might find in the pond.
Thursday, May 9 • 10–11 a.m.
Designed especially for individual visitors with memory loss and their care partners, Memories at the MSV is an opportunity to socialize, enjoy history and art, and create together.
Thursday, May 9 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Examine dozens of original works in a variety of mediums created for the Artscape 15 program during this session of Teen Art Club, a free monthly gathering for teens ages 13–19 who are interested in art.
Friday, May 10 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Explore the art of floral painting with Lynn Mocarski Maurer, whose work is featured in the Glen Burnie House exhibition Such Beauty.
Wednesday, May 15 • 9–10 a.m.
Visitors ages 60 and older are invited to jumpstart their day during this special—and free—visiting hour in the galleries one hour before the Museum opens to the public.
Thursday, May 16 • 5–7 p.m.
At this members-only preview, MSV members will have the first opportunity to browse and purchase plants at the annual Heritage Plant Sale.
Friday & Saturday, May 17–18 • 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The MSV plant sale returns with more plants than ever before!
Wednesday, May 22 • 6–7 p.m.
Connect with nature and your surroundings in the MSV gardens as you move through all levels of yoga practice.
Friday, May 24 • 1–5 p.m.
Learn wire wrapping, weaving, and other techniques to create a flowing, artistic necklace or bracelet.
Saturday, May 25 • 9–10 a.m.
Take part in this sensory-friendly, accessible morning at the MSV!
Tuesday, May 28 • 6–7:30 p.m.
Walk the rustic trails alongside certified outdoor mindfulness guide Susan West Montgomery.
Saturday, June 1 • 9 a.m.–noon
Celebrate National Trails Day with a variety of fun activities on the Trails for all ages!
Thirty larger-than-life floral and other forms will be on display throughout the MSV gardens in the exhibition, Gardens of Glass: The Art of Craig Mitchell Smith.
Saturday & Sunday, June 8–9 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Meet Shenandoah Valley potters and browse pottery displays in this show and sale organized by the Shenandoah Potters Guild.
Wednesday, June 12 • 10:30–11 or 11–11:30 a.m.
During this free story time in the Glen Burnie House, youth services staff from the Handley Regional Library will present stories inspired by nature.
Sunday, June 16 • noon–5 p.m. This special celebration at the MSV will feature live music, children's activities, food trucks, vendors, and free admission to the MSV galleries, including the exhibition Contributions: African Americans in the Shenandoah Valley.
Saturday, June 22 • 1–7 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting from twelve Shenandoah Valley vineyards, food and craft vendors, and live music on the MSV grounds.
Thursday, June 27 • noon–1 p.m.
Learn about the hidden histories of African American cemeteries in the Shenandoah Valley with author and historian Lynn Rainville.
Wednesday, July 10 • 10:30–11 or 11–11:30 a.m.
Celebrate Handley Regional Library’s youth summer reading program “Adventure Begins at Your Library” with this story time in the Glen Burnie House.
Saturday, July 20 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Celebrate summer and fabulous cars at the annual MSV Antique & Modified Car Show coordinated by the Shenandoah Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.
Featuring over 80 prints and original paintings, Curious by Nature: Works by Charley & Edie Harper provides a comprehensive look into the quirky, whimsical world of artists Charley and Edie Harper.
Give a Year of Fun!
A great gift for friends, neighbors, co-workers, or loved ones, a gift membership to the MSV will give that special someone a year full of fun!
