The Branch Museum of Design

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Opens 10:00 AMThe Fan
The Branch Museum of Design is a design museum located within a historic 1919 Tudor Revival home that showcases exhibitions centered on how design shapes culture. long_description_potoo
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Branch Halloween Open House
Oct 28·6:00 PM

artoberVA: Branch Halloween Open House. Join us after dark on October 28, 2026.

Maker's Studio: Ikebana – The Art of Japanese Floral Arrangement
Nov 10·6:00 PM

A beginner-friendly introduction to Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers and branches, led by certified Ikebana teachers Elizabeth Biddle and Marty Jones. Each Sensei will demonstrate her school’s foundational style—Kado Sensho Ikenobo and Ohara—explaining how line, balance, depth and color shape an arrangement.

Becoming: Curator Tour
Becoming: Curator Tour
Nov 11·11:00 AM

See Becoming through the eyes of Michelle LaRose & Ezie Junkala.

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The atmosphere is grand and sophisticated, set within an impressive century-old Tudor Revival residence. The interior feels intimate yet refined, offering a sense of historical grandeur through its architecture and light-filled spaces.ambiance_potoo

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Visitors highlight the museum as a gem, specifically noting the grandeur of the architecture and the detailed, helpful nature of the guided tours. The historical significance of the century-old home and the knowledgeable guides are frequently praised.reviews_potoo

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The Fan
2501 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
Closed now
• Opens 10:00 AM

About

This venue stands as Virginia’s only design museum, housed in a striking 1919 Tudor Revival home. The museum focuses on the intersection of design and culture, using the historic building itself as a backdrop for shifting perspectives.story_potoo