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Garden Explorers: Planting a Garden

Youth

May 17 or May 21 10:30 a.m.–noon

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Ages 5 and older will explore the MSV Vegetable Garden and learn what plants need to grow.

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Art @ Happy Hour: Pocket Portraits

Talks & Tours

May 25 6:30 pm

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Wednesday, May 25• 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Explore the MSV’s portrait miniatures from the 1800s during this virtual happy hour.

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Members’ First Look: ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN

May 28 9:00 am

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Saturday, May 28 • 9–11 a.m.

At this special preview, MSV members are invited to see the ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN before the exhibition opens to the public. .

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Adult Workshop: Twill Basket

Workshops

May 31 10:00 am

Sold Out

Tuesday, May 31 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Create a twill basket—embellished with buttons and lashed with waxed linen—with master basket maker Anne Bowers.

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Morning Trails Walk: Off the Beaten Path

Trails & Fitness

June 1 9:00 am

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Wednesday, June 1 • 9–10 a.m.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what's new on The Trails at the MSV on this guided walk.

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National Trails Day

Trails & Fitness

June 4 8:00 am

Registration not required

Saturday, June 4 • 8–11 a.m.

Celebrate National Trails Day with a variety of fun activities on the Trails for all ages!

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Yoga on the Trails in June

Trails & Fitness

June 7 6:00 pm

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Tuesday, June 7 • 6–7 p.m.

Connect with nature and your surroundings on The Trails at the MSV as you move through all levels of yoga practice.

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Tiny Tales Story Time: Origami Fun

Youth

June 8 11:00 am

Registration not Required

Wednesday, June 8• 11–11:30 a.m.

Join Handley Regional Library Youth Services Manager Katie Moss for stories and more about origami. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult.

Registration not Required
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Teen Art Club: ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN

Youth

June 9 4:30 pm

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Thursday, June 9 • 4:30–6 p.m.

Teen Art Club is the place for students ages 13 and older who are interested in art!

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Gardens at Night: Soul Expressions

Gardens at Night at the MSV

June 10 6:00 pm

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Friday, June 10 • 6–9 p.m.

Groove with Soul Expressions and a great lineup of Motown and today's hits!

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Jr. Trailblazers in June

Trails & Fitness

June 11 9:30 am

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Saturday, June 11• 9:30–11 a.m.

Ages 8 and older will learn tips for observing wildlife, identify plants and animals, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk the Trails at the MSV.

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Lunch & Learn: Negro Baseball Leagues

Talks & Tours

June 16 12:00 pm

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Thursday, June 16 • noon–1 p.m.

Learn about early Negro League Baseball—from the first teams of the 1880s through the 1950s—during this illustrated presentation by Dr. James Coates Jr.

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Garden Workshop: Love Lavender

Workshops

June 17 6:00 pm

Sold out

Friday, June 17 • 6–8 p.m.

Learn about growing, sorting, and using lavender at home.

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Garden Explorers: Planting a Garden in June

Youth

June 18 or June 21 10:30 a.m.–noon

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Ages 5 and older will explore the MSV Vegetable Garden and learn what plants need to grow.

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Adult Workshop: Papermaking

Workshops

June 18 1:00 pm

Sold Out

Saturday June 18• 1–5 p.m.

Learn about the history of papermaking and the terms and tools associated with the craft, then pull your own paper sheets from a pulp vat with expert instructors.

Sold Out
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Juneteenth Celebration

Special Events

June 19 12:00 pm

Registration not required

Sunday, June 19 • noon–5 p.m. Celebrate Juneteenth with live music, children's activities, food trucks, and free admission to the MSV galleries.

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Trails Mindfulness Walk: Forest Trails

Trails & Fitness

June 21 6:30 pm

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Tuesday, June 21• 6:30–8 p.m.

Slow down, be curious, and learn to reconnect with the healing properties of nature while exploring the forest trails at the MSV.

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Jr. Naturalist Workshops

Youth

June 22 & 29 ∙ 9 a.m.–noon

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Wednesdays, June 22 & 29• 9 a.m.–noon

In this drop-off workshop for ages 8 and older, participants will explore the MSV Trails, observe and identify wildlife and plants, and enjoy nature-based crafts and activities.

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MSV at Night

Special Events

June 24 5:00 pm

Registration not required

Friday, June 24 • 5–8 p.m. Experience the MSV and ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN after hours during this new monthly summer series featuring special evening access to galleries and gardens, artist demonstrations, art sales, food trucks, a cash bar, and live music.

Registration not required
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Yoga in the Gardens in June

Trails & Fitness

June 25 9:00 am

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Saturday, June 25• 9–10 a.m.

Connect with nature and your surroundings in the MSV gardens as you move through all levels of yoga practice.  

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Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival

Special Events

June 25 1:00 pm

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Saturday, June 25 • 1–7 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of Shenandoah Valley wine tasting, food and craft vendors, and live music on the MSV grounds.

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Adult Workshop: Origami Basics

Workshops

June 26 1:00 pm

Sold Out

Sunday, June 26• 1–3 p.m.

Inspired by the large-scale sculptures in Origami in the Garden, join origami artist and educator Harry Holloway to learn the basics of making your own origami creations.

Sold Out
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Yoga on the Trails in July

Trails & Fitness

July 5 6:00 pm

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Tuesday, July 5• 6–7 p.m.

Connect with nature and your surroundings on the MSV trails as you move through all levels of yoga practice.

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Jr. Naturalist Workshops in July

Youth

July 6, 13, 20 & 27• 9 a.m.–noon

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In this drop-off workshop for ages 8 and older, participants will explore the MSV Trails, observe and identify wildlife and plants, and enjoy nature-based crafts and activities.

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Morning Garden Walk: Summer Blooms

Talks & Tours

July 6 9:00 am

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Wednesday, July 6 • 9–10 a.m.

Explore the formal gardens on a guided tour highlighting vibrant summer blooming plantings.

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Youth Workshop: Origami

Youth

July 6 or July 27 • 1–4 p.m.

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Youth ages 10 and older will tour the outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, then learn paper folding tricks and techniques.

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Gardens at Night: Bad Moon Rising

Gardens at Night at the MSV

July 8 6:00 pm

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Friday, July 8 • 6–9 p.m.

Bad Moon Rising brings the music of Creedence Clearwater Revivial to the MSV!

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Jr. Trailblazers in July

Trails & Fitness

July 9 9:30 am

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Saturday, July 9 • 9:30–11 a.m.

Ages 8 and older will identify plants and animals, learn tips for observing wildlife, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk The Trails at the MSV.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Adult Workshop: Paper Marbling

Workshops

July 9 12:30 pm

Sold out

Saturday, July 9 • 12:30–5 p.m.

Marbled papers grace the covers of books and are used in many other crafts including box making, matting and framing, and greeting cards.

Sold out
Learn More

Trails Mindfulness Walk: Ridge & Meadow Trails

Trails & Fitness

July 12 6:00 pm

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Tuesday, July 12 • 6–7:30 p.m.

Slow down, be curious, and learn to reconnect with the healing properties of nature while exploring the Ridge and Meadow Trails at the MSV.

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Learn More

Tiny Tales: Oceans of Possibilities

Youth

July 13 11:00 am

Registration not required

Wednesday, July 13 • 11–11:30 a.m.

Help kick off Handley Regional Library’s youth summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities,” with this story time at the MSV. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult.

Registration not required
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Antique & Modified Car Show

Special Events

July 16 10:00 am

Registration not required

Saturday, July 16 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Celebrate summer and fabulous cars at the MSV Antique & Modified Car Show coordinated by the Shenandoah Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

Registration not required
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Garden Explorers: Origami

Youth

July 16 or July 19 • 10:30 a.m.–noon

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Ages 5 and older will explore the outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, then fold colorful paper into their own origami to take home.

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Teen Workshop: Photography

Youth

July 20 1:00 pm

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Wednesday, July 20 • 1–4 p.m.

Ages 13 and older will learn what makes a good photograph and develop images from pinhole cameras in this hands-on workshop.

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Lunch & Learn Webinar: Living Queer History

Talks & Tours

July 21 12:00 pm

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Thursday, July 21 • noon–1 p.m.

During this online program, author and Roanoke College Associate Professor of History Gregory Samantha Rosenthal will discuss her book—based on more than 40 interviews with LGBTQ elders.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

MSV at Night in July

Special Events

July 22 5:00 pm

Registration not required

Friday, July 22 • 5–8 p.m. Experience the MSV and ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN after hours!

Registration not required
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Yoga in the Gardens in July

Trails & Fitness

July 23 9:00 am

Buy Tickets

Saturday, July 23• 9–10 a.m.

Connect with nature and your surroundings in the MSV gardens as you move through all levels of yoga practice.  

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Adult Workshop: Creative Approaches to Origami

Workshops

July 24 1:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Sunday, July 24 • 1–3 p.m.

In this workshop inspired by the large-scale sculptures in the MSV outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, origami artist and educator Harry Holloway will teach participants to make origami.

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Access MSV

Special Events

July 27 6:00 pm

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Wednesday, July 27 • 6–8 p.m.

Take part in this sensory-friendly, accessible evening at the MSV!

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Makerspace Activity: Birdhouse

Youth

August 2 – 30

Registration not required

Tuesdays, August 2–30 • 4–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sundays, August 7–28 • noon–6 p.m.

Visit the MSV Makerspace in August to build a garden birdhouse using a kit and tools provided.

Registration not required
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Yoga on the Trails in August

Trails & Fitness

August 2 6:00 pm

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Tuesday, August 2• 6–7 p.m.

Connect with nature and your surroundings on the MSV trails as you move through all levels of yoga practice.

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Morning Trails Walk: Shady Woods

Talks & Tours

August 3 9:00 am

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Wednesday, August 3 • 9–10 a.m.

Beat the heat by taking a walk through some of the shadier portions of The Trails at the MSV.

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Youth Workshop: Painting in the Garden

Youth

August 3 1:00 pm

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Wednesday, August 3 • 1–4 p.m.

Youth ages 10 and older will learn about composing a painting en plein air (in the open air) then find a shady spot in the formal gardens to create their own painting.

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Garden Workshop: Composting

Workshops

August 7 2:00 pm

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Sunday, August 7 • 2–4 p.m.

Learn about working with compost and using home compost to improve soil health and make gardens more sustainable.  

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Art @ Happy Hour: Corot and the French 75

Talks & Tours

August 9 6:30 pm

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Tuesday, August 9 • 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a virtual happy hour that features a discussion of a painting from the MSV Julian Wood Glass Jr. Collection.

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Tiny Tales: Back to School Blast-Off

Youth

August 10 11:00 am

Registration not required

Wednesday, August 10 • 11–11:30 a.m.

Join Handley Regional Library Youth Services Manager Katie Moss for stories to get everyone ready to go back to school.

Registration not required
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Garden Workshop: Floral Fancies

Workshops

August 10 5:30 pm

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Wednesday, August 10 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Learn about growing, harvesting, and using edible flowers with MSV Horticulturist Chantal Ludder.  

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Teen Art Club: Outdoor Sketching

Youth

August 11 4:30 pm

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Thursday, August 11 • 4:30–6 p.m.

Teen Art Club is the place for students ages 13 and older who are interested in art!

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Gardens at Night: Cash Unchained

Gardens at Night at the MSV

August 12 6:00 pm

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Friday, August 12 • 6–9 p.m.

Enjoy a musical tribute to Johnny Cash with Cash Unchained.

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Jr. Trailblazers in August

Trails & Fitness

August 13 9:30 am

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Saturday, August 13 • 9:30–11 a.m.

Ages 8 and older will identify plants and animals, learn tips for observing wildlife, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk The Trails at the MSV.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Garden Explorers: Origami in August

Youth

August 16 or August 20 • 10:30 a.m.–noon

Buy Tickets

Ages 5 and older will explore the outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, then fold colorful paper into their own origami to take home.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Adult Makerspace Night: Macramé Plant Hanger

Workshops

August 24 6:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Wednesday, August 24 • 6–8 p.m.

Learn basic macramé knots and how to use them to create a woven home for hanging plants.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

MSV at Night in August

Special Events

August 26 5:00 pm

Registration not required

Friday, August 26 • 5–8 p.m. Experience the MSV and ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN after hours!

Registration not required
Learn More

Yoga in the Gardens in August

Trails & Fitness

August 27 9:00 am

Buy Tickets

Saturday, August 27 • 9–10 a.m.

Connect with nature and your surroundings in the MSV gardens as you move through all levels of yoga practice.  

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Gardens at Night: Robbie Limon Band

Gardens at Night at the MSV

September 9 6:00 pm

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Friday, September 9 • 6–9 p.m.

Dance to your favorite hits from the 70s with the Robbie Limon Band.

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MSV Gift of Membership

Museum Store Event

The perfect gift!

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Give a Year of Fun!

MSV Members receive FREE year-round general admission, FREE admission to Gardens at Night concerts, FREE gallery talks, FREE Afternoon Concerts, discounted registration to workshops and programs, and so much more!

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Gardens at Night: Soul Expressions

Gardens at Night at the MSV

June 10 6:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Friday, June 10 • 6–9 p.m.

Groove with Soul Expressions and a great lineup of Motown and today's hits!

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Gardens at Night: Bad Moon Rising

Gardens at Night at the MSV

July 8 6:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Friday, July 8 • 6–9 p.m.

Bad Moon Rising brings the music of Creedence Clearwater Revivial to the MSV!

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Gardens at Night: Cash Unchained

Gardens at Night at the MSV

August 12 6:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Friday, August 12 • 6–9 p.m.

Enjoy a musical tribute to Johnny Cash with Cash Unchained.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Gardens at Night: Robbie Limon Band

Gardens at Night at the MSV

September 9 6:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Friday, September 9 • 6–9 p.m.

Dance to your favorite hits from the 70s with the Robbie Limon Band.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Art @ Happy Hour: Pocket Portraits

Talks & Tours

May 25 6:30 pm

Buy Tickets

Wednesday, May 25• 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Explore the MSV’s portrait miniatures from the 1800s during this virtual happy hour.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Lunch & Learn: Negro Baseball Leagues

Talks & Tours

June 16 12:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Thursday, June 16 • noon–1 p.m.

Learn about early Negro League Baseball—from the first teams of the 1880s through the 1950s—during this illustrated presentation by Dr. James Coates Jr.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Morning Garden Walk: Summer Blooms

Talks & Tours

July 6 9:00 am

Buy Tickets

Wednesday, July 6 • 9–10 a.m.

Explore the formal gardens on a guided tour highlighting vibrant summer blooming plantings.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Lunch & Learn Webinar: Living Queer History

Talks & Tours

July 21 12:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Thursday, July 21 • noon–1 p.m.

During this online program, author and Roanoke College Associate Professor of History Gregory Samantha Rosenthal will discuss her book—based on more than 40 interviews with LGBTQ elders.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Morning Trails Walk: Shady Woods

Talks & Tours

August 3 9:00 am

Buy Tickets

Wednesday, August 3 • 9–10 a.m.

Beat the heat by taking a walk through some of the shadier portions of The Trails at the MSV.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Art @ Happy Hour: Corot and the French 75

Talks & Tours

August 9 6:30 pm

Buy Tickets

Tuesday, August 9 • 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a virtual happy hour that features a discussion of a painting from the MSV Julian Wood Glass Jr. Collection.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Morning Trails Walk: Off the Beaten Path

Trails & Fitness

June 1 9:00 am

Buy Tickets

Wednesday, June 1 • 9–10 a.m.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what's new on The Trails at the MSV on this guided walk.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

National Trails Day

Trails & Fitness

June 4 8:00 am

Registration not required

Saturday, June 4 • 8–11 a.m.

Celebrate National Trails Day with a variety of fun activities on the Trails for all ages!

Registration not required
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Yoga on the Trails in June

Trails & Fitness

June 7 6:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Tuesday, June 7 • 6–7 p.m.

Connect with nature and your surroundings on The Trails at the MSV as you move through all levels of yoga practice.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Jr. Trailblazers in June

Trails & Fitness

June 11 9:30 am

Buy Tickets

Saturday, June 11• 9:30–11 a.m.

Ages 8 and older will learn tips for observing wildlife, identify plants and animals, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk the Trails at the MSV.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Trails Mindfulness Walk: Forest Trails

Trails & Fitness

June 21 6:30 pm

Buy Tickets

Tuesday, June 21• 6:30–8 p.m.

Slow down, be curious, and learn to reconnect with the healing properties of nature while exploring the forest trails at the MSV.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Yoga in the Gardens in June

Trails & Fitness

June 25 9:00 am

Buy Tickets

Saturday, June 25• 9–10 a.m.

Connect with nature and your surroundings in the MSV gardens as you move through all levels of yoga practice.  

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Yoga on the Trails in July

Trails & Fitness

July 5 6:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Tuesday, July 5• 6–7 p.m.

Connect with nature and your surroundings on the MSV trails as you move through all levels of yoga practice.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Jr. Trailblazers in July

Trails & Fitness

July 9 9:30 am

Buy Tickets

Saturday, July 9 • 9:30–11 a.m.

Ages 8 and older will identify plants and animals, learn tips for observing wildlife, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk The Trails at the MSV.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Trails Mindfulness Walk: Ridge & Meadow Trails

Trails & Fitness

July 12 6:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Tuesday, July 12 • 6–7:30 p.m.

Slow down, be curious, and learn to reconnect with the healing properties of nature while exploring the Ridge and Meadow Trails at the MSV.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Yoga in the Gardens in July

Trails & Fitness

July 23 9:00 am

Buy Tickets

Saturday, July 23• 9–10 a.m.

Connect with nature and your surroundings in the MSV gardens as you move through all levels of yoga practice.  

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Yoga on the Trails in August

Trails & Fitness

August 2 6:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Tuesday, August 2• 6–7 p.m.

Connect with nature and your surroundings on the MSV trails as you move through all levels of yoga practice.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Jr. Trailblazers in August

Trails & Fitness

August 13 9:30 am

Buy Tickets

Saturday, August 13 • 9:30–11 a.m.

Ages 8 and older will identify plants and animals, learn tips for observing wildlife, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk The Trails at the MSV.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Yoga in the Gardens in August

Trails & Fitness

August 27 9:00 am

Buy Tickets

Saturday, August 27 • 9–10 a.m.

Connect with nature and your surroundings in the MSV gardens as you move through all levels of yoga practice.  

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Adult Workshop: Twill Basket

Workshops

May 31 10:00 am

Sold Out

Tuesday, May 31 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Create a twill basket—embellished with buttons and lashed with waxed linen—with master basket maker Anne Bowers.

Sold Out
Learn More

Garden Workshop: Love Lavender

Workshops

June 17 6:00 pm

Sold out

Friday, June 17 • 6–8 p.m.

Learn about growing, sorting, and using lavender at home.

Sold out
Learn More

Adult Workshop: Papermaking

Workshops

June 18 1:00 pm

Sold Out

Saturday June 18• 1–5 p.m.

Learn about the history of papermaking and the terms and tools associated with the craft, then pull your own paper sheets from a pulp vat with expert instructors.

Sold Out
Learn More

Adult Workshop: Origami Basics

Workshops

June 26 1:00 pm

Sold Out

Sunday, June 26• 1–3 p.m.

Inspired by the large-scale sculptures in Origami in the Garden, join origami artist and educator Harry Holloway to learn the basics of making your own origami creations.

Sold Out
Learn More

Adult Workshop: Paper Marbling

Workshops

July 9 12:30 pm

Sold out

Saturday, July 9 • 12:30–5 p.m.

Marbled papers grace the covers of books and are used in many other crafts including box making, matting and framing, and greeting cards.

Sold out
Learn More

Adult Workshop: Creative Approaches to Origami

Workshops

July 24 1:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Sunday, July 24 • 1–3 p.m.

In this workshop inspired by the large-scale sculptures in the MSV outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, origami artist and educator Harry Holloway will teach participants to make origami.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Garden Workshop: Composting

Workshops

August 7 2:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Sunday, August 7 • 2–4 p.m.

Learn about working with compost and using home compost to improve soil health and make gardens more sustainable.  

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Garden Workshop: Floral Fancies

Workshops

August 10 5:30 pm

Buy Tickets

Wednesday, August 10 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Learn about growing, harvesting, and using edible flowers with MSV Horticulturist Chantal Ludder.  

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Adult Makerspace Night: Macramé Plant Hanger

Workshops

August 24 6:00 pm

Buy Tickets

Wednesday, August 24 • 6–8 p.m.

Learn basic macramé knots and how to use them to create a woven home for hanging plants.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Garden Explorers: Planting a Garden

Youth

May 17 or May 21 10:30 a.m.–noon

Buy Tickets

Ages 5 and older will explore the MSV Vegetable Garden and learn what plants need to grow.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Tiny Tales Story Time: Origami Fun

Youth

June 8 11:00 am

Registration not Required

Wednesday, June 8• 11–11:30 a.m.

Join Handley Regional Library Youth Services Manager Katie Moss for stories and more about origami. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult.

Registration not Required
Learn More

Teen Art Club: ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN

Youth

June 9 4:30 pm

Buy Tickets

Thursday, June 9 • 4:30–6 p.m.

Teen Art Club is the place for students ages 13 and older who are interested in art!

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Jr. Trailblazers in June

Trails & Fitness

June 11 9:30 am

Buy Tickets

Saturday, June 11• 9:30–11 a.m.

Ages 8 and older will learn tips for observing wildlife, identify plants and animals, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk the Trails at the MSV.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Garden Explorers: Planting a Garden in June

Youth

June 18 or June 21 10:30 a.m.–noon

Buy Tickets

Ages 5 and older will explore the MSV Vegetable Garden and learn what plants need to grow.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Jr. Naturalist Workshops

Youth

June 22 & 29 ∙ 9 a.m.–noon

Buy Tickets

Wednesdays, June 22 & 29• 9 a.m.–noon

In this drop-off workshop for ages 8 and older, participants will explore the MSV Trails, observe and identify wildlife and plants, and enjoy nature-based crafts and activities.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Jr. Naturalist Workshops in July

Youth

July 6, 13, 20 & 27• 9 a.m.–noon

Buy Tickets

In this drop-off workshop for ages 8 and older, participants will explore the MSV Trails, observe and identify wildlife and plants, and enjoy nature-based crafts and activities.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Youth Workshop: Origami

Youth

July 6 or July 27 • 1–4 p.m.

Buy Tickets

Youth ages 10 and older will tour the outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, then learn paper folding tricks and techniques.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Jr. Trailblazers in July

Trails & Fitness

July 9 9:30 am

Buy Tickets

Saturday, July 9 • 9:30–11 a.m.

Ages 8 and older will identify plants and animals, learn tips for observing wildlife, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk The Trails at the MSV.

Buy Tickets
Learn More

Tiny Tales: Oceans of Possibilities

Youth

July 13 11:00 am

Registration not required

Wednesday, July 13 • 11–11:30 a.m.

Help kick off Handley Regional Library’s youth summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities,” with this story time at the MSV. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult.

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Garden Explorers: Origami

Youth

July 16 or July 19 • 10:30 a.m.–noon

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Ages 5 and older will explore the outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, then fold colorful paper into their own origami to take home.

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Teen Workshop: Photography

Youth

July 20 1:00 pm

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Wednesday, July 20 • 1–4 p.m.

Ages 13 and older will learn what makes a good photograph and develop images from pinhole cameras in this hands-on workshop.

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Makerspace Activity: Birdhouse

Youth

August 2 – 30

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Tuesdays, August 2–30 • 4–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sundays, August 7–28 • noon–6 p.m.

Visit the MSV Makerspace in August to build a garden birdhouse using a kit and tools provided.

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Youth Workshop: Painting in the Garden

Youth

August 3 1:00 pm

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Wednesday, August 3 • 1–4 p.m.

Youth ages 10 and older will learn about composing a painting en plein air (in the open air) then find a shady spot in the formal gardens to create their own painting.

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Tiny Tales: Back to School Blast-Off

Youth

August 10 11:00 am

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Wednesday, August 10 • 11–11:30 a.m.

Join Handley Regional Library Youth Services Manager Katie Moss for stories to get everyone ready to go back to school.

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Teen Art Club: Outdoor Sketching

Youth

August 11 4:30 pm

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Thursday, August 11 • 4:30–6 p.m.

Teen Art Club is the place for students ages 13 and older who are interested in art!

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Jr. Trailblazers in August

Trails & Fitness

August 13 9:30 am

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Saturday, August 13 • 9:30–11 a.m.

Ages 8 and older will identify plants and animals, learn tips for observing wildlife, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk The Trails at the MSV.

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Garden Explorers: Origami in August

Youth

August 16 or August 20 • 10:30 a.m.–noon

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Ages 5 and older will explore the outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, then fold colorful paper into their own origami to take home.

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Gardens at Night: Soul Expressions

Gardens at Night at the MSV

June 10 6:00 pm

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Friday, June 10 • 6–9 p.m.

Groove with Soul Expressions and a great lineup of Motown and today's hits!

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Juneteenth Celebration

Special Events

June 19 12:00 pm

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Sunday, June 19 • noon–5 p.m. Celebrate Juneteenth with live music, children's activities, food trucks, and free admission to the MSV galleries.

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MSV at Night

Special Events

June 24 5:00 pm

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Friday, June 24 • 5–8 p.m. Experience the MSV and ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN after hours during this new monthly summer series featuring special evening access to galleries and gardens, artist demonstrations, art sales, food trucks, a cash bar, and live music.

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Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival

Special Events

June 25 1:00 pm

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Saturday, June 25 • 1–7 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of Shenandoah Valley wine tasting, food and craft vendors, and live music on the MSV grounds.

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Gardens at Night: Bad Moon Rising

Gardens at Night at the MSV

July 8 6:00 pm

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Friday, July 8 • 6–9 p.m.

Bad Moon Rising brings the music of Creedence Clearwater Revivial to the MSV!

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Antique & Modified Car Show

Special Events

July 16 10:00 am

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Saturday, July 16 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Celebrate summer and fabulous cars at the MSV Antique & Modified Car Show coordinated by the Shenandoah Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

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MSV at Night in July

Special Events

July 22 5:00 pm

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Friday, July 22 • 5–8 p.m. Experience the MSV and ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN after hours!

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Access MSV

Special Events

July 27 6:00 pm

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Wednesday, July 27 • 6–8 p.m.

Take part in this sensory-friendly, accessible evening at the MSV!

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MSV at Night in August

Special Events

August 26 5:00 pm

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Friday, August 26 • 5–8 p.m. Experience the MSV and ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN after hours!

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Gardens at Night: Robbie Limon Band

Gardens at Night at the MSV

September 9 6:00 pm

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Friday, September 9 • 6–9 p.m.

Dance to your favorite hits from the 70s with the Robbie Limon Band.

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MSV Gift of Membership

Museum Store Event

The perfect gift!

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Give a Year of Fun!

MSV Members receive FREE year-round general admission, FREE admission to Gardens at Night concerts, FREE gallery talks, FREE Afternoon Concerts, discounted registration to workshops and programs, and so much more!

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