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February 18 or 21 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.
Various Dates Available
New! Seniors are invited to visit the galleries one hour before the Museum opens.
Thursday, February 9 • 10–11 a.m.
Designed especially for individual visitors with memory loss and their care partners, participants will join museum educators for a closer look at portraits on view at the MSV.
Thursday, February 9 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Teen Art Club will host its third annual juried exhibition at ShenArts in March 2023.
Saturdays February 11 • 1–4 p.m.
Ages 13 and older will hone their portrait painting skills during this workshop led by artist and instructor Megan Caldwell.
Thursday, February 16 • noon–1 p.m.
During this program, MSV Curator of Collections Nick Powers will discuss some early figures in the history of Valley medicine and what surviving objects tell us about their lives and the lives of their patients.
Saturday, February 25 • 9 or 10 a.m.
Just for MSV members, this special morning opening offers Museum members the opportunity to enjoy a first look at the exhibition With Lyric Brush: John Chumley’s Valley before it opens to the public.
Tuesday, February 28 • 6:30–7:30 p.m.
This online program pairs a discussion of Regency era furniture in Across the Pond: American & British Art from the Julian Wood Glass Jr. Collection with a glass of claret.
Homeschool students ages 10 and older will discuss the work of acclaimed regional painter John Chumley during a gallery tour, then learn some techniques for improving their watercolor skills during a hands-on activity in the Makerspace Studio.
Participants will visit the exhibition With Lyric Brush: John Chumley’s Valley, then create “portraits” of their homes or important buildings in their lives.
Thursday, March 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.
March 9 • Select a time slot
Stop by the Hexagon House for a viewing of the Third Annual Teen Art Show.
Friday, March 10 or Sunday, March 12• 2–3 p.m.
Take a guided tour of the exhibition With Lyric Brush: John Chumley's Valley.
Wednesday, March 15 • 4–6 p.m.
Youth ages 10 and older will discuss the work of acclaimed regional painter John Chumley during a gallery tour, then learn some techniques for improving their watercolor skills.
Thursday, March 16 • noon–1 p.m.
Join Marquetta Mitchell, former student at the Sunset Hill School and local historian, for a talk on the history of the Queen Street School and Sunset Hill School in Strasburg.
Saturday, March 18 or Tuesday, March 21 or Saturday, April 15 or Tuesday, April 18
Ages 5 and older will explore the painted works of John Chumley on display in the galleries, then head to the Learning Center.
Tuesday, March 28 • 6:30–7:30 p.m.
This online program led by MSV Curator of Collections Nick Powers pairs a discussion of works on view in the exhibition With Lyric Brush: John Chumley’s Valley with Kool-Aid, one of John Chumley’s favorite beverages.
Wednesday & Thursday, March 29–30 • 6–8 p.m.
Learn to paint a still life during this two-session, oil-painting workshop.
Wednesday, April 5 • 9–10 a.m.
Enjoy an expert-led tour of the formal gardens highlighting spring plants and blooms. The walk will also feature new plantings in recently renovated garden areas.
Friday and Saturday, April 7 & 8 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Enjoy a display of prize-winning orchids, browse orchids available for purchase, and learn about growing and caring for orchids from the experts in the Lord Fairfax Orchid Society.
Wednesday, April 12• 1–11:30 a.m.
Join us for this popular monthly story time for kids! Katie Moss, Handley Regional Library youth services manager, will present stories, songs, and more in the Glen Burnie House.
Wednesdays and Thursdays, April 12–27 • 6–8 p.m.
Explore the art of pottery during this three-week, six-session program that focuses on hand-building and wheel-throwing inside the MSV Makerspace Studio.
Thursday, April 13 • 10–11 a.m.
Designed especially for individual visitors with memory loss and their care partners.
Thursday, April 13 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Students ages 13 and up will look at the painted works of John Chumley (1928–1984) in the exhibition With Lyric Brush: John Chumley's Valley and discuss this local artist and his place in the American Realism movement.
Saturday, April 15 • 3–4 p.m.
Slow Art Day is a global event with a simple mission: help more people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art.
Sunday, April 16 • 2–3 p.m.
Explore the joy of backyard beekeeping at the MSV apiary with experts from the Beekeepers of the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
Thursday, April 20 • noon–1 p.m.
Between 1790 and 1860, Shenandoahans of all walks of life bought tea, coffee, and drinking chocolate as well as ceramic vessels for preparing and serving these beverages. What did hot beverages mean to them?
Stop by the MSV to see this Standard Flower Show presented by the Winchester Council of Garden Clubs. Admission to the show is free.
Wednesday, April 26 • 6–8 p.m.
Get ready for the Bloom at the MSV! Design and create and your own Apple Blossom tabletop centerpiece.
April 29 or 30
Enjoy a wine-and-cheese reception and classical music from Austrian fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz.
Saturday, May 27 • 9–11 a.m.
Just for MSV members, this special, family-friendly morning in the gardens celebrates the opening of Nature Connects and offers attendees the opportunity to see this fun exhibition before it opens to the public.
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!
Various Dates Available
New! Seniors are invited to visit the galleries one hour before the Museum opens.
Thursday, February 9 • 10–11 a.m.
Designed especially for individual visitors with memory loss and their care partners, participants will join museum educators for a closer look at portraits on view at the MSV.
Thursday, February 16 • noon–1 p.m.
During this program, MSV Curator of Collections Nick Powers will discuss some early figures in the history of Valley medicine and what surviving objects tell us about their lives and the lives of their patients.
Tuesday, February 28 • 6:30–7:30 p.m.
This online program pairs a discussion of Regency era furniture in Across the Pond: American & British Art from the Julian Wood Glass Jr. Collection with a glass of claret.
Thursday, March 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.
Friday, March 10 or Sunday, March 12• 2–3 p.m.
Take a guided tour of the exhibition With Lyric Brush: John Chumley's Valley.
Thursday, March 16 • noon–1 p.m.
Join Marquetta Mitchell, former student at the Sunset Hill School and local historian, for a talk on the history of the Queen Street School and Sunset Hill School in Strasburg.
Tuesday, March 28 • 6:30–7:30 p.m.
This online program led by MSV Curator of Collections Nick Powers pairs a discussion of works on view in the exhibition With Lyric Brush: John Chumley’s Valley with Kool-Aid, one of John Chumley’s favorite beverages.
Wednesday, April 5 • 9–10 a.m.
Enjoy an expert-led tour of the formal gardens highlighting spring plants and blooms. The walk will also feature new plantings in recently renovated garden areas.
Thursday, April 13 • 10–11 a.m.
Designed especially for individual visitors with memory loss and their care partners.
Thursday, April 13 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Students ages 13 and up will look at the painted works of John Chumley (1928–1984) in the exhibition With Lyric Brush: John Chumley's Valley and discuss this local artist and his place in the American Realism movement.
Saturday, April 15 • 3–4 p.m.
Slow Art Day is a global event with a simple mission: help more people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art.
Sunday, April 16 • 2–3 p.m.
Explore the joy of backyard beekeeping at the MSV apiary with experts from the Beekeepers of the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
Thursday, April 20 • noon–1 p.m.
Between 1790 and 1860, Shenandoahans of all walks of life bought tea, coffee, and drinking chocolate as well as ceramic vessels for preparing and serving these beverages. What did hot beverages mean to them?No events found – Join our Mailing List to receive announcements of upcoming events!
February 18 or 21 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.
Saturdays February 11 • 1–4 p.m.
Ages 13 and older will hone their portrait painting skills during this workshop led by artist and instructor Megan Caldwell.
Homeschool students ages 10 and older will discuss the work of acclaimed regional painter John Chumley during a gallery tour, then learn some techniques for improving their watercolor skills during a hands-on activity in the Makerspace Studio.
Participants will visit the exhibition With Lyric Brush: John Chumley’s Valley, then create “portraits” of their homes or important buildings in their lives.
Wednesday, March 15 • 4–6 p.m.
Youth ages 10 and older will discuss the work of acclaimed regional painter John Chumley during a gallery tour, then learn some techniques for improving their watercolor skills.
Saturday, March 18 or Tuesday, March 21 or Saturday, April 15 or Tuesday, April 18
Ages 5 and older will explore the painted works of John Chumley on display in the galleries, then head to the Learning Center.
Wednesday & Thursday, March 29–30 • 6–8 p.m.
Learn to paint a still life during this two-session, oil-painting workshop.
Wednesdays and Thursdays, April 12–27 • 6–8 p.m.
Explore the art of pottery during this three-week, six-session program that focuses on hand-building and wheel-throwing inside the MSV Makerspace Studio.
Wednesday, April 26 • 6–8 p.m.
Get ready for the Bloom at the MSV! Design and create and your own Apple Blossom tabletop centerpiece.
February 18 or 21 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.
Thursday, February 9 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Teen Art Club will host its third annual juried exhibition at ShenArts in March 2023.
Saturdays February 11 • 1–4 p.m.
Ages 13 and older will hone their portrait painting skills during this workshop led by artist and instructor Megan Caldwell.
Homeschool students ages 10 and older will discuss the work of acclaimed regional painter John Chumley during a gallery tour, then learn some techniques for improving their watercolor skills during a hands-on activity in the Makerspace Studio.
March 9 • Select a time slot
Stop by the Hexagon House for a viewing of the Third Annual Teen Art Show.
Wednesday, March 15 • 4–6 p.m.
Youth ages 10 and older will discuss the work of acclaimed regional painter John Chumley during a gallery tour, then learn some techniques for improving their watercolor skills.
Saturday, March 18 or Tuesday, March 21 or Saturday, April 15 or Tuesday, April 18
Ages 5 and older will explore the painted works of John Chumley on display in the galleries, then head to the Learning Center.
Wednesday, April 12• 1–11:30 a.m.
Join us for this popular monthly story time for kids! Katie Moss, Handley Regional Library youth services manager, will present stories, songs, and more in the Glen Burnie House.
Thursday, April 13 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Students ages 13 and up will look at the painted works of John Chumley (1928–1984) in the exhibition With Lyric Brush: John Chumley's Valley and discuss this local artist and his place in the American Realism movement.
Saturday, February 25 • 9 or 10 a.m.
Just for MSV members, this special morning opening offers Museum members the opportunity to enjoy a first look at the exhibition With Lyric Brush: John Chumley’s Valley before it opens to the public.
March 9 • Select a time slot
Stop by the Hexagon House for a viewing of the Third Annual Teen Art Show.
Friday and Saturday, April 7 & 8 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Enjoy a display of prize-winning orchids, browse orchids available for purchase, and learn about growing and caring for orchids from the experts in the Lord Fairfax Orchid Society. Stop by the MSV to see this Standard Flower Show presented by the Winchester Council of Garden Clubs. Admission to the show is free.
April 29 or 30
Enjoy a wine-and-cheese reception and classical music from Austrian fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz.
Saturday, May 27 • 9–11 a.m.
Just for MSV members, this special, family-friendly morning in the gardens celebrates the opening of Nature Connects and offers attendees the opportunity to see this fun exhibition before it opens to the public.
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!