Museums in Chesapeake, VA

The cultural renaissance in Hampton Roads continues with the distinctive Portlock Galleries at SoNo. Recent renovations to the historic Portlock School ha

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum offers a unique perspective on US history from Colonial to Civil War times & beyond. You'll find beautiful ship model

Nauticus is a maritime discovery center located along the waterfront in downtown, Norfolk offering a unique form of experiential learning for all ages. Throu

The MacArthur Memorial is a museum and research center dedicated to preserving and presenting the story of the life of General of the Army Douglas MacArthu

Princess Anne County Training School was the first high school for African Americans in Princess Anne County, now known as Virginia Beach. The school was

Permanently anchored along the Portsmouth waterfront. Come aboard to tour and learn about this historic ship, which is outfitted to depict a day in the li

A museum just for kids! Children step inside a world where bubbles grow bigger than they are, where the forces of energy electrify and spark their imaginatio

Come explore two expansive galleries of changing local and national art exhibits, along with workshops, lectures, classes and performances. Even our outdo

The Norfolk Police Department, established in 1797, is one of the oldest in the United States and has enjoyed an illustrious history of service. The Norfo

After nearly 50 years of service, Lightship Portsmouth now shines a light on this fascinating nautical history as a waterfront museum. Just steps from t

TINY BUILDING. BIG IMPACT. Celebrate ' rich Black History in a home that originally served as the ' only library for segregated African Americans. Plan yo

Established in 1972, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame honors more than 200 athletes, coaches, administrators, educators and journalists. The hall featur

Jewish Museum and Cultural Center is a place for visitors to celebrate and learn about the Jewish history, belief and cultu

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is an official museum of the United States Navy and reports to the Naval History and Heritage Command in Washington, D.C. T

Founded in 1939, the Chrysler Museum of Art exhibits paintings, as well as offers a comprehensive program for changing exhibitions and education activities f