The Virginia Discovery Museum, in cooperation with the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and the Virginia Association of Museums, is proud to host the local exhibition of New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition.  Through a selection of photographs, recordings, instruments, lyrics and artist profiles, the exhibit will explore the distinct cultural identities of American roots music forms.

The Virginia Discovery Museum will be having an exciting series of concerts and workshops for young children in conjunction the New Harmonies exhibit.

American Roots Music Kids' Concert Series

Sponsored  by

    October 24 -    Tejano music with Lua

         3:30

    November 5 -   Klezmer music with the UVa   

              4:00              Klezmer Ensemble

      November 7 -   Blues music with Jamal Millner

             3:30   

      November 21 - Bluegrass music with The

               3:30                Wednesday Night Regulars

     Tickets $2 per person for each concert, available  

     at the Virginia Discovery Museum or at the door.

     All shows will be held at Cityspace, located at

     100 5th Street NE, just across from the Museum

       on the Downtown Mall. Two hours free parking

     with validation.

Music Together Drop in Classes

Hosted by Blue Ridge Music Together

Drop in to sing, dance and play instruments in these joyful classes for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caretakers. At 10:45 on Fridays during the New Harmonies exhibit, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14 and November 21.

Free with Museum admission.