Glass Ceilings

04.03.2010 - 06.06.2010

Virginia Center for Architecture, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

Highlights from the International Archive of Women in Architecture

In recognition of Minds Wide Open, the statewide initiative celebrating women in the arts, the Virginia Center for Architecture explores the contributions of women to architecture and design.

Discover the work of pioneering women including Lilia Skala, Nobuko Nakahara, Lois Gottlieb, and Beverly Willis. Examine artifacts from the IAWA collection and see an exhibit developed by students in Tech s Researching Women in Architecture seminar highlighting historic moments in architectural history.

General Admission: $2; free for members.
The Virginia Center for Architecture is accessible to those with disabilities.

Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.

Holiday Hours: On Thursday, Dec. 31 the Center and Museum Shop will be open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Parking: Free street parking is available during museum hours.
Valet parking is provided during most evening events.

Directions: The Center for Architecture is located at 2501 Monument Avenue, in Richmond s historic Fan District, at the intersection of Monument and Davis Avenues. Map

From downtown, take Grace Street west to Davis, turn right and travel one block. The Center is on Monument Avenue opposite the next intersection.

From I-95 North or I-64 West, take exit 78 toward Boulevard. Turn left from ramp onto Hermitage Rd. Make first right onto Robin Hood Rd. and next left onto VA-161/N. Boulevard. Proceed one mile and turn left onto Broad Street, then turn right at the third light onto Davis Ave. Go two blocks, and the Center is on Monument Avenue opposite the next intersection.

From I-95 South or I-64 East, take exit 78 and turn right onto Boulevard. Proceed one mile and turn left onto Broad Street, then turn right at the third light onto Davis Ave. Go two blocks, and the Center is on Monument Avenue opposite the next intersection.