This three-month temporary exhibit looks at the career of Master Chief Petty Officer Carl Brashear, the first African American to graduate from the United States Navy’s Diving and Salvage School.
This two-month temporary display showcases some of the many local African Americans who joined the Armed Forces during the mid-twentieth century. The photographs and captions come from the archives of […]
It’s a great time for toddler time in the museum! After winter break, the big kids are back in school and we’ll have sock skating, the toddler gym equipment, special […]
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 […]
Visit the Children’s Museum of Virginia each Saturday and Sunday and discover the contributions of black scientists and artists through interactive STEAM activities, experiments, and play.
Curtis Blues –11AM, 1PM, 2PM The Unsung Heroes of American Popular Music - An interactive music program celebrating the lives of the African American musicians who gave modern Popular music […]
Sensory Sundays – the second Sunday of each month – are a time to enjoy the museum with reduced lights, sounds and guests. It’s perfect for kids with sensitivities or […]
Black History Now and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum proudly presents the exhibition of Rooting for the Home Team: Portsmouth's Black Baseball Players, Promoters and Parks. In the post-World […]
Portsmouth, VA Restaurant Week is a time for the Portsmouth restaurant community to show off our wide variety of gourmet specialties. Local chefs are preparing special menus that are guaranteed to […]
Don’t miss this interactive traveling exhibit, on loan from the Children’s Museum of Minnesota, that lets kids step into the world of their favorite picture books. Make snow angels in […]
Enjoy seasonal fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, eggs, flowers, art, and handcrafted skincare products and merchandise - all unique and one of a kind to the Tidewater, Virginia region.
Enjoy a reading and activity of Andalo’s favorite books about Martin Luther King Jr at 11AM, 1PM and 2PM.