The Branch Museum of Design

Camden Whitehead: A Visual Manifesto
2025-01-24 - 2025-02-23 | VA
The Branch Museum of Design is proud to presentÂ Camden Whitehead: A Visual Manifesto,Â a captivating new exhibition that delves into the mind ofÂ Virginia native, architect, and artist, Camden Whitehead.
Whiteheadâ€™s work is a manifesto of creation and observation. The exhibition is a meditation on the capabilities of the hand â€“ the middleman between an idea and the realized product.
See watercolors of landscapes ranging from Richmond architectural icons to colossal buildings throughout the European countryside â€“ connecting architects from the past and the present, making manifest the intentions of the designer: for creations to be consumed.Â
Learn more about the exhibition here.

Yoga with Erin Lingo
2025-01-28 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | VA
Join us Tuesday evenings for yoga with instructor Erin Lingo hosted in The Branchâ€™s social gallery or back garden.

Classes operate on a pay-what-you-can model (suggested $15-20).
Register here: https://www.erinlingosomatics.com/schedule
Drop into presence, quiet the mind through simple awareness of breath and movement, and finish feeling rejuvenated and calm.
With plenty of variations and modifications, this practice is approachable for beginners and practitioners of any level of experience, while also building heat and strength for those seeking a challenge.
Join us as we explore yogaâ€™s roots through integration of breathwork, intentional movement, meditation, and philosophy.

Yoga with Erin
2025-02-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, 2501 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States

Yoga with Erin
2025-02-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-02-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-25 17:30 - 18:30 | VA

Galleries Closed for Private Event
2025-02-13 10:00 - 15:00 | VA
The first-floor galleries are closed today from 10 AM to 3 PM for a private event. We hope you will visit us another time. The second-floor Reading Room will remain open during the event with regular operating hours of 10 AM to 5 PM.
Interested in planning a private event at The Branch Museum of Design? Visit our Events page to learn more here.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Closed for the Holiday
2025-02-17 | VA
The museum is closed today for President’s Day, we hope you will visit us another time.

Live at The Branch: The 60s Jazzed Up!
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | VA
This event is postponed due to inclement weather
Enjoy an evening of popular songs from the decade of transformation and love with a fresh twist! The 60s Jazzed Up group soulfully reimagines classic and deep-cut songs by Burt Bacharach, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Neil Diamond, and more. Tickets include light hors d’oeuvres and a selection of wines.
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STAMPS: Design Thru Repetition, A Workshop with Camden Whitehead
2025-02-23 15:00 - 17:00 | VA
This program is now sold out.Â
Guided by exhibited artist Camden Whitehead, workshop participants will create rubber stamps and work together to produce a series of prints. Each participant will share their designs to form a cohesive collection, balancing personal creativity with collaborative vision while gaining insight into Whitehead’s unique production process!
Learn More Here.

Galleries Closed for Deinstallation
2025-02-24 - 2025-02-26 | VA
The first-floor galleries are closed for the deinstallation of Camden Whitehead: A Visual Manifesto.
Missed this exhibit? Learn more here. We hope you will visit us soon to see our upcoming exhibition Rethink Design: Landscaping, which opens on March 5th. The second-floor Reading Room will remain open during deinstallation with regular operating hours of 10 AM to 5 PM.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

NEW! Live at The Branch: The 60s Jazzed Up
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 | The Branch Museum of Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Rescheduled from February 19th to February 26th.
Enjoy an evening of popular songs from the decade of change and love with a fresh twist! The 60s Jazzed Up group soulfully reimagines classic and deep-cut songs by Burt Bacharach, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Neil Diamond, and more. Tickets include light hors dâ€™oeuvres and a selection of wines.
Get Tickets Here

Galleries Closed for Installation
2025-02-27 - 2025-03-04 | VA
The first-floor galleries are closed for the installation of Re-Think Landscape Design
The second-floor Reading Room will remain open during deinstallation with regular operating hours of 10 AM to 5 PM.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Public Guided Tour
2025-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 | VA
Did you know that The Branch Museum of Design is the only design museum in Virginia and is a Nationally Recognized Historic Landmark?
This tour is an exclusive opportunity to explore the monumental Branch House with an expert guide. Uncover the incredible work of architect John Russell Pope and travel back in time to discover the interior secrets behind one of the oldest preserved Tudor Revival masterpieces in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Tours will be led by the Visitor Experience and Programs Director, Kristen Christian.

Live at The Branch: Caroline Scruggs
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | The Branch Museum of Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Experience an evening of mesmerizing music with Caroline Scruggs, a groundbreaking thereminist and vocalist who bends sound and space into something truly otherworldly. With a voice that soars and an instrument played without touch, she creates an ethereal, immersive performance unlike anything youâ€™ve heard before. Donâ€™t miss this opportunity to witness one of the worldâ€™s premier thereminists live as she transforms the Branch Museum of Design into a shimmering landscape of melody and magic.
Tickets include light hors d’oeuvres and a selection of wines.
Get Tickets Here

Re-Think Landscape Design
2025-03-06 - 2025-06-08 | The Branch Museum of Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
The Branch Museum of Design proudly presents the return of the Re-Think Design series with a new installation: Re-Think Landscape Design. The Main Gallery explores the legacy of landscape architect Charles Gillette withÂ Genius by Nature, featuring a selection of local projects. The Long Gallery showcases Habitat Stewardship, focusing on the future of garden design and eco-conscious gardening. Suggested admission to this exhibition is $5.00.

Learn more about the exhibition here.

SOLD OUT EVENT The Eco-Public: Re-thinking Community Spaces
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | The Branch Museum of Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
SOLD OUT EVENT
How do you create a natural space that is both welcoming and accessible? Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring leading local landscape architects who will explore the art of designing public spaces driven by community engagement. Our panelists will discuss everything from site selection to design influences, revealing what makes a landscape resonate with its visitors. Whether a vibrant urban park or a communal garden, this conversation will highlight how thoughtful design can transform spaces into beautiful and valuable environments.
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Closed for Private Event
2025-03-15 | The Branch Museum of Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
The Branch Museum of Design is closed today to the public for a private event, we hope you will join us another time.
When planning your trip to The Branch, check our online calendar for any other private rentals that may occur during your intended visit.

Closed for Private Event
2025-03-27 15:00 - 17:00 | The Branch Museum of Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
The Branch Museum of Design is closing early at 3:30 pm to the public for a private event; we hope you will join us another time.
When planning your trip to The Branch, check our online calendar for any other private rentals that may occur during your intended visit.

Coffee + Convo with Raven Larcom
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | The Branch Museum of Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
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Join us for a Coffee + Convo with Raven Larcom of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation on Saturday, March 29th. Raven will discuss contemporary issues facing pollinators and share simple ways how we can conserve these helpful creatures.
Thank you to our sponsor Blanchard’s Coffee Roasting Co.

Scaleless Interventions: An Evening with Moncada Rangel
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | The Branch Museum of Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
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Join The Branch Museum of Design for a special evening with global architectural design firm Moncada Rangel. Mafalda Rangel (Portuguese) and Francesco Moncada (Italian) envision architecture as a boundless field where every intervention is scale-less and deeply meaningful. Together, they will share how they weave their firmâ€™s â€œscalelessâ€ philosophy into existing structures, integrating a deep understanding of local intangible heritage to create layered and meaningful spaces.

Closed for Private Event
2025-04-03 12:00 - 17:00 | The Branch Museum of Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
The Branch Museum of Design is closing early at 12:00 pm noon to the public for a private event; we hope you will join us another time.
When planning your trip to The Branch, check our online calendar for any other private rentals that may occur during your intended visit.

Closed for Private Event
2025-04-05 13:00 - 17:00 | The Branch Museum of Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
The Branch Museum of Design is closing early at 1:00 pm to the public for a private event; we hope you will join us another time.
When planning your trip to The Branch, check our online calendar for any other private rentals that may occur during your intended visit.

Curator Gallery Tour
2025-04-08 12:00 - 13:30 | The Branch Museum of Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
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Join guest curators for lunch followed by an exclusive gallery tour on Tuesday, April 8th. This intimate tour offers a deeper dive into either the Charles Gillette or Habitat Stewardship section of the exhibit. Ticket includes admission to theÂ Re-Think Landscape DesignÂ exhibition and Branch house. Guests are welcome to enjoy the grounds and explore the exhibit as a whole following the tour.
Charles Gillette: Genius by NatureÂ is curated by Amie Rennolds and Mimi Sadler
Habitat StewardshipÂ is curated by Anna Aquino with Tracy Bernabo and Donata Kraskauskaite

Live at The Branch: Tre. Charles
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | The Branch Museum of Design, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Back by popular demand, Tre. Charles is a Alternative/ Indie Soul and R&B artist who dives into the depths of his soul and invites you into his world with an expressive blend of warm and soulful undertones, simplistic and powerful lyrics, and emotive crooning; all of which helps you navigate your way through the encompassing experience. Growing up along the East Coast from city to city, Tre. Charles has been exposed to a myriad of different cultures. It is from these experiences that he has cultivated a sound of his own which pays homage to his nomadic upbringing. Â Tre. Charles has been compared to musicians like Frank Ocean, Moses Sumney, Sampha, and James Blake to name a few but this artist has a sound all his own. With hints of avant-garde R&B, modern/indie rock, and ambient soul, Charlesâ€™ honest & powerful music has a lot of people listening.
Tickets include light hors dâ€™oeuvres and a selection of wines.
Get Tickets Here

Closed for Private Event
2025-04-11 14:00 - 17:00 | VA
The Branch Museum of Design is closed early today to the public for a private event, we hope you will join us another time.
When planning your trip to The Branch, check our online calendar for any other private rentals that may occur during your intended visit.
