Stroll through the museum’s courtyard and explore our one-of-a-kind outdoor sculpture exhibit, featuring six original sculptures by notable Mid-Atlantic artists. View the intricacies of these three-dimensional forms, then pick up a ballot inside the museum and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Additional awards include the Seawall Art Award and Juror’s Choice Award, […]
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays: Noon – 4 The exhibit, If Not Now, on view from July 16 to October 16th presents artwork by eight artists whose work draws attention to destructive environmental impacts dating to the beginning of the industrial revolution. The work posits the questions: what can be done […]
Saint Juliens Creek Revival is a Bluegrass/Americana band from the Hampton Roads area. They are a 2020 and 2021 VEER Award nominee in the Bluegrass/Americana category. Formed in 2016 out […]
Master Gardeners Plant Sale and Yard Sale
Authentic German Oktoberfest Street Festival
The world knows her as the “Queen of Rap,” but Missy Elliott was born and raised right here in Portsmouth, Virginia. Come join in the celebration as this iconic musician and performer returns to her hometown for a parade and ceremony renaming a street in her honor and presenting her with a key to the […]
You're cordially invited to Halloween at the Museum where history really does come alive 👻 In the spirit of “Night at the Museum,” interact with our notable characters. Engage with […]
Calling all ghouls, goblins, witches & wizards! Join us for a scary good time at The Children's Museum of Virginia's Halloweekend. Dress in your Halloween costume and enjoy themed crafts […]
Museum Shops & the Portsmouth Welcome Center Special discounts on one-of-a-kind items found at any of the Museum Shops and the Portsmouth Welcome Center. Get ahead on holiday shopping while […]
Join Father Christmas, the Snow Queen and Mary Veale for songs, stories, a make & take craft and, of course, festive pancakes! Children's tickets include all this, with adult tickets […]
See mid-20th century images of shipyard buildings and facilities decorated for the holidays. Despite being an industrial facility, the shipyard did manage to make merry for the holidays with large […]
Join Father Christmas and Mary Veale as they carol, impart a bit of history, and tell stories along a special route through Olde Towne Portsmouth. Caroling begins at the Christmas Tree outside the Children's Museum in Middle Street Mall and ends with a tour and refreshments at Historic Hill House, after which guests will be […]