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 […]
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 […]
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 famous scientists and artists as you collect treats and trinkets. Guests are encouraged to join in the fun and dress up. Join us - if […]
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 and activities throughout the museum. Reserve tickets online at ChildrensMuseumVirginia.com
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 supporting your local museums! Museum Shops include The Children's Museum of Virginia and The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. The Portsmouth Welcome Center is also participating.
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 granting admission only. Pastries, coffee, and other items will be available for adults to purchase. (10% admission tax added to each ticket.) Call 757-705-8130 for […]
Visit the Olde Towne Antique & Flea Market on the first Saturday of each month, rain or shine, and enjoy the eclectic collection of unique and antique wares. With more […]
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 outdoor signs, huge, homemade Christmas trees, and unique office decorations—most of which were crafted by the workers themselves.
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 […]