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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
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SUMMARY:A Field of Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:Every spring\, The Branch opens its doors to designers and collaborators who share a single instinct: to make. \nThis exhibition serves as a first look. The works on view will take center stage at our annual Mad Hatter Art & Design Auction on April 24\, and right now they’re yours to take in before the big night. \nPlayful sits next to serious. Canvas sits next to steel.  What connects them isn’t a theme – it’s the people who made them. \nWhen you take something home\, you’re not just buying a piece. You’re becoming a part of what comes next – the exhibitions\, the programs\, and the ideas shaping contemporary design today.
URL:https://branchmuseum.org/calendar/28008/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111736
CREATED:20260331T184231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T184231Z
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SUMMARY:Branch House Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for a Guided Tour of The Historic Branch House during Virginia’s Historic Garden Week. Tours include a brief history of The Branch family and their iconic Tudor Revival home on Monument Ave.\, exclusive access to special spaces such as the roof +  entry to our current exhibition Mad Hatter: A Field of  Curiosity. Tours cost $15 per person\, typically last about 60 -75 mins\, and are limited to 20 people max. \nTour Times Include:  \nTuesday\, April 21st 1:00 PM \nTuesday\, April 21st 3:00 PM \nThursday\, April 23rd 1:00 PM \nThursday\, April 23rd 3:00 PM \nBuy Tickets Here
URL:https://branchmuseum.org/calendar/branch-house-guided-tours-3/
LOCATION:The Branch Museum of Design\, 2501 Monument Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111736
CREATED:20260331T184316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T184316Z
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SUMMARY:Branch House Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for a Guided Tour of The Historic Branch House during Virginia’s Historic Garden Week. Tours include a brief history of The Branch family and their iconic Tudor Revival home on Monument Ave.\, exclusive access to special spaces such as the roof +  entry to our current exhibition Mad Hatter: A Field of  Curiosity. Tours cost $15 per person\, typically last about 60 -75 mins\, and are limited to 20 people max. \nTour Times Include:  \nTuesday\, April 21st 1:00 PM \nTuesday\, April 21st 3:00 PM \nThursday\, April 23rd 1:00 PM \nThursday\, April 23rd 3:00 PM \nBuy Tickets Here
URL:https://branchmuseum.org/calendar/branch-house-guided-tours-4/
LOCATION:The Branch Museum of Design\, 2501 Monument Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260430T111736
CREATED:20260424T165802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T165802Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for Mad Hatter Prep
DESCRIPTION:The Branch Museum is closed Friday\, April 24th in preparation for our annual Mad Hatter event this evening. We will re-open on Thursday\, May 7.
URL:https://branchmuseum.org/calendar/closed-for-mad-hatter-prep/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111736
CREATED:20260218T181001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T000431Z
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SUMMARY:The 2026 Mad Hatter Art & Design Auction
DESCRIPTION:The Mad Hatter Art & Design Auction returns on Friday\, April 24 at 6pm — The Branch’s signature spring fundraiser where art\, design\, and a dose of well-dressed whimsy collide. \nGuests arrive in their most imaginative hats and bid on a curated collection of works from artists around the country\, along with exclusive experiences — all in support of our exhibitions\, programs\, and the care of our historic home. And yes — the Milliner’s Award returns\, honoring the most inventive hat of the night. Bragging rights are very much on the line. \n* New this Year * – beginning April 2\, the full collection of Mad Hatter auction works will be on view at The Branch ahead of the big night. Wander. Linger. Find your favorites. Then get ready to bid. \nPurchase tickets here
URL:https://branchmuseum.org/calendar/the-2026-mad-hatter-art-design-auction/
LOCATION:The Branch Museum of Design\, 2501 Monument Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260430T111736
CREATED:20260408T010102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T141219Z
UID:28233-1777075200-1777161599@branchmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Closed for a Private Event
DESCRIPTION:The Branch Museum is closed Saturday\, April 25 for a private event.
URL:https://branchmuseum.org/calendar/closed-for-a-private-event-27/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260430T111736
CREATED:20260408T141927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T141927Z
UID:28240-1777161600-1778111999@branchmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Closed for De-Installation
DESCRIPTION:The Branch Museum of Design is closed to the public for an exhibition de-installation. \nWhen planning your trip to The Branch\, check our online calendar for any other private rentals that may occur during your intended visit.
URL:https://branchmuseum.org/calendar/closed-for-de-installation-3/
LOCATION:The Branch Museum of Design\, 2501 Monument Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Private Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
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SUMMARY:Imagining Best Products
DESCRIPTION:Imagining Best Products\, on view May 7 – June 21 at The Branch Museum of Design\, explores the radical retail experiment led by Francis and Sydney Lewis\, whose Richmond based company Best Products became an unlikely platform for architectural innovation. \nThe Lewises were passionate collectors of contemporary art\, often trading appliances from their own catalog for artwork\, even as they found themselves building big box stores across suburbia. They began to ask: how do you bring art into the American landscape? They answered by inviting architects including James Wines of SITE\, Robert A.M. Stern\, and Stanley Tigerman to rethink the retail warehouse. \nThrough original drawings\, models\, and photographs\, the exhibition traces how that question sparked a creative response that helped redefine retail architecture in late twentieth century America.
URL:https://branchmuseum.org/calendar/imagining-best-products/
LOCATION:The Branch Museum of Design\, 2501 Monument Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T200000
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CREATED:20260416T013603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T131400Z
UID:28319-1778176800-1778184000@branchmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Imagining Best Products Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of Imagining Best Products on Thursday\, May 7. Members receive complimentary early access from 5–6pm\, followed by a public celebration from 6–8pm. Admission is $10 at the door and includes complimentary wine and beer. The evening will also feature a limited run of Best-themed t-shirts by Odd Bird and a pop-up from Big Day Polaroids.
URL:https://branchmuseum.org/calendar/imagining-best-products-opening-reception/
LOCATION:The Branch Museum of Design\, 2501 Monument Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111736
CREATED:20260428T205423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T171138Z
UID:28381-1778608800-1778619600@branchmuseum.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Maker's Studio | Color: A Deep Dive with Mark Eanes
DESCRIPTION:Color\, demystified. \nMaker’s Studio continues Tuesday\, May 12 from 6-9pm with artist Mark Eanes leading Color: A Deep Dive — a hands-on workshop built on one idea: you don’t need dozens of colors to make something beautiful. You only need three. \nUsing red\, yellow\, and blue\, you’ll learn how to mix your go-to colors and the ones you didn’t know you could make — and feel more confident putting paint down. If you’ve ever chased the “right” color and couldn’t quite get there\, this is for you. Paint materials and wine included. \nPurchase tickets here \nThis Maker’s Studio is sponsored by Crossroads Art Center.
URL:https://branchmuseum.org/calendar/makers-studio-color-a-deep-dive-with-mark-eanes/
LOCATION:The Branch Museum of Design\, 2501 Monument Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learn,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T111736
CREATED:20260417T115704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T120009Z
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SUMMARY:Barry Bless - Live at the Branch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another Live at The Branch mini-concert on Wednesday\, May 21st from 6-8pm with artist Barry Bless. \nBarry Bless aka “The Professor” writes music and plays the accordion\, piano and various instruments made from gourds. In addition to performing solo\, he currently plays with the Blue Orpheus Orchestra and the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra. Other ongoing projects include Breakfast Cabaret\, The Professor and the Madwoman\, Breath and Bellows and The Happy Lucky Combo. He is an alumnus of the legendary Ululating Mummies. \nHe has performed at the Virginia Opera\, Live @the Branch House\, Virginia Folklife Festival\, Virginia Arts and Letters Live\, James River Film Festival\, Smithsonian Institute\, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts\, Classical Revolution RVA and the World’s Largest Gourd Show. He has busked locally and in Cuba and performed in India. His favorite place to play is in the kitchen. \nThe Professor is calling this concert “Transcending Time and Space through Rhythm and Place” It will include music and stories inspired by local places\, people and events with a global perspective. \nLive at the Branch is sponsored by The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. \nGet Tickets Here!
URL:https://branchmuseum.org/calendar/barry-bless-live-at-the-branch/
LOCATION:The Branch Museum of Design\, 2501 Monument Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini-Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260430T111736
CREATED:20260331T015551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T015551Z
UID:28122-1782950400-1789084799@branchmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Americana
DESCRIPTION:Opening this summer as the nation marks its 250th anniversary\, Americana examines America as a brand. Through design\, photography\, textiles\, sculpture\, and art\, it explores the images and archetypes that have come to define our national identity\, and asks a timely question: are we living up to the promises we’ve made?
URL:https://branchmuseum.org/calendar/americana/
LOCATION:The Branch Museum of Design\, 2501 Monument Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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