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Traveling Eye – Photographs by Glen McClure

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

The Traveling Eye Photographs by Glen McClure The Traveling Eye When I was much younger, I loved to watch “On the Road,” the news segment on CBS Sunday Morning hosted by Charles Kuralt. Mr. Kuralt traveled the United States, and he would explore ordinary towns and countrysides, and meet the most interesting regular folks you […]

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Black History Now – Art Is Revolutionary

Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum 904 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, VA

In 2024 the arts take center stage, as Black History Now! showcases some of the area’s most successful Black artists, filmmakers, musicians, and changemakers. Meet the artists who made history in Portsmouth through this historic collection of memories and artifacts, highlighting the impact of Hampton Roads' and Portsmouth’s artists. Visit our Art is Revolutionary exhibit, […]

Second Saturday: Indigenous People’s Day Celebration

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Come learn about Virginia's Indigenous Peoples, including their environment, customs and history with the Virginia Beach History Museum's hands on activities.

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Color Craze

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of art activities in the courtyard. Inspired by a palette of bright colors, we'll be hosting Color Craze throughout the season. Free and open to the public.

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Halloweekends at The Children’s Museum

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Wear your costumes and join us for the Monster Mash dance party from 12-4PM every Saturday & Sunday of October starting 10/12.

Halloween Trail of Treats

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Wear your costumes and explore the Portsmouth Museums and collect treats along the way! Kick off the trail on the Museum Mall in front of the Children's Museum of Virginia […]

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Special Needs Sundays

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Join us on select Sundays for children with special needs and their families to visit the museum in a less overwhelming environment. The museum hopes to alleviate any stress by […]

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Tidewater Winds Little Big Band with Danielle Roby

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

Despite the name Little Big Band, the sound of music from this local group will be anything but little. They performed in the museum courtyard in 2021 with a great response […]

A Night at the Children’s Museum (Adults Only)

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Join us on Saturday, November 2 for a fun evening! There will be food, drinks, games and a silent auction! Information to purchase tickets is in our Bio. Can’t make it but would like to still help? You can make a donation at www.portsmouthmuseumsfoundation.org/donate.

$50.00
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Homeschool Day

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Join us for a day dedicated to homeschooling families. Activities include workshops, demonstrations, sample classes, educational games, and planetarium shows. Visit https://childrensmuseumvirginia.com/education/homeschool-programs/ for details and ticket information.

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Winter Wonderland (The Coleman Nursery Collection)

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Nursery Collection offers a nostalgic, holiday-themed visual treat for young and old alike. Come visit the animated scenes of Christmas trees and lights, ice skaters, children […]

$3