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Originally founded as the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences in 1939, later growth in 1971 from Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.’s private collection caused the name of the museum to be adapted in honor of the automobile heir and art collector. He grew up on a Long Island estate on the north shore, with a view of the Manhattan skyline now characterized by the landmark building named for his father, Walter P. Chrysler, Sr., who later became the president of Buick Corporation, executive vice president of General Motors and founder of the Chrysler Corporation.His first painting was purchase at the age of 14 and later grew to include French and Italian paintings, other paintings, sculptures, and artifacts. However, one of the largest contributions to the Chrysler Museum of Art from Walter P. Chrysler Jr.’s donation includes many pieces from one of the greatest glass collections in America. Areas of strength in this collection include glass that was made in the 19th and 20th centuries, a Tiffany collection, and French glass from almost all major makers. There are also several photographic objects and print matters that range from 19th-century daguerreotypes to modern-day digital works.