This June, Portsmouth Museums members get free general admission to Nauticus. General admission tickets must be reserved online in advance. Please use the following link and promo code JUNESWAP: https://104497.blackbaudhosting.com/104497/page.aspx?pid=213&tab=2&txobjid=5e0a1475-e2c0-41c8-b5a1-7bb06452c785 Up […]
Hard hats on – let’s get to work! Join the Building Buddies in a hands-on experience where kids take charge of transforming a bustling neighborhood. Step into the roles of […]
Waves of Strength Portraits of African American Shipyard Workers from Tidewater Virginia In the summer of 2014, photographer artist Glen McClure began his project of documenting the proud men and […]
A Purple Patchwork Sewn in Sisterhood The Hampton Road’s based 54-40 African American Quilters Guild of Virginia reflects on The Color Purple through their creation of quilts in this exhibition […]
The Dry Dock Affair 1829-1831: African American Labor in America's Shipyard The Dry Dock Affair, 1829-1831: African American Labor in America’s Shipyard examines the history of both free and enslaved […]
Description: Forged in Hampton Roads explores the transformative impact of African American labor and how it profoundly shaped the character and lifestyle of the Hampton Roads region. Come learn about […]
Join us for a live quilting demonstration at the Portsmouth Art Center! The 54-40 African American Quilters Guild of Virginia will demonstrate their piecing and sewing techniques in the Courtyard, highlighting their quilt exhibition, A Purple Patchwork Sewn In Sisterhood. The outdoor demonstration is free and open to all. Indoor exhibit admission is $3 and […]
The First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard presents local favorite Robbie Bradshaw and his band the Counterclaims. The concert is free. Snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Support Portsmouth Public Art. Country music, light rock, original tunes, and more. NOTE: This is the second Friday on July. July 4 is […]
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 […]
The Zelma G. Riven Wonderful Wednesdays Music Series presents Francesca Hurst's "Reflections." The program features a variety of composers from traditional classical, Japanese haiku, nocturnes, and jazz. Tickets are $35 […]
The Zelma G. Riven Wonderful Wednesdays Music Series presentsTrio Niche - violin, cello, and fortepiano. Trio Niche presents "The Music of Jefferson's White House." This fortepiano trio was formed by […]
The Zelma G. Riven Wonderful Wednesdays Music Series presents local artist, composer, and drummer Jae Sinnett along with fellow musicians Dr. Weldon Hill on piano and Terry Burrell on base […]