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Chesapeake Bay Museums

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Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum
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Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum can be found in Surry, about 12 miles southwest of Williamsburg, VA. This museum showcases artifacts and history from mid-nineteenth century Virginia, and endeavours to educate visitors on Virginia's storied past.
Address: Route 634 | Surry, VA
Tel: 1 757 294-3625

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Virginia Air and Space Center
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The Virginia Air and Space Center features NASA displays as well as air and spacecraft suspended from its 94-foot ceiling. Included in the displays is a lunar lander, a moonrock, a meteorite and more. An IMAX Theater is also held within the center that feaures a variety of educational films.
Address: 600 Settlers Landing Road | Hampton, VA | 23669
Tel: 1 757 727-0900

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Hampton University Museum
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Located in Hampton, Virginia, on the historic Hampton University campus, the Museum is the oldest African American museum in the U.S. and one of the oldest museums in the state. The collections feature over 9,000 objects including traditional African, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Island, and Asian art; fine arts; and objects relating to the history of the University. Open Monday-Friday 8 am-5pm, Saturday noon-4pm. Closed Sundays and all major holidays. Admission free.
Address: E. Tyler Street | Hampton, VA | 23668
Tel: 1 757 727-5308
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The James A. Fields House
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The James A.Fields House was built in the early 1800's and is the site of the first black hospital in the city of Newport News. It is Italianate architecture and open to the public for tours, Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm.
Address: 617-27th Street | Newport News, VA | 23607
Tel: 1 757 245-1991
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Virginia Living Museum
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The Virginia Living Museum in Newport News combines a wildlife park, science museum, aquarium, botanical gardens, and planetarium. Located in one beautiful setting, the Virginia Living Museum carefully protects its natural environments so people can explore and learn about wild plants and animals.
Address: 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. | Newport News, VA | 23601
Tel: 1 757 595-1900

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Virginia Marine Science Museum
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As one of the top marine museums in the country, the Virginia Marine Science Museum features 800,000 gallons of aquariums and live animal habitats, over 300 hands-on exhibits, an outdoor aviary, ten acres of marsh habitat and a 1/3-mile nature trail.
Address: 717 General Booth Blvd. | Virginia Beach, VA | 23451 [ Map ]

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Virginia War Museum
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The Virginia War Museum has been interpreting American Military History from 1775 to the present. Featuring a World War One re-enactment.
Address: 9285 Warwick Boulevard | Newport News, VA | 23609
Tel: 1 757 247-8523
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Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum
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Works of art, artifacts and other valuable items are housed in the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum.
Address: 1113 Atlantic Ave. | Virginia Beach, VA | 23451 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 804 437-8432

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Muscarelle Museum of Art
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Located on the campus of The College of William and Mary. The Museum host temporary exhibtions from public and private collections worldwide in the first floor galleries. The second floor three thematic galleries displays permanent works of art. Free and open to the public Mon-Fri 10am-4:45pm, Sat-Sun, Noon-4pm.
Address: The College of William and Mary | Williamsburg, VA | 23188 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 757 221-2703
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U.S. Army Transportation Museum
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The only museum in the United States devoted entirely to the transportation sector of the military, and its history. A gift shop features a large variety of transportation memorabilia, ranging from transportation flags, to jewelry and novelty gift items.
Address: Bldg 300, Besson Hall | Ft. Eustis, VA | 23604-5259
Tel: 1 757 878-1115
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Cousteau Society Museum
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The Cousteau Society Museum houses photography, artifacts and film that showcases the work done by Jacques Cousteau and his effort to document the ocean environment. This is a free attraction and is open every day.
Address: 710 Settlers Landing Road | Hampton, VA | 23669
Tel: 1 757 722-9300

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Nauticus National Maritime Center
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Nauticus is a science and technology center featuring over 150 informative and interactive exhibits theat explore the ocean such as films, computer interactives, touch pools and more. The Battleship Wisconsin is berthed here, and audio tours of the vessel are offered.
Address: One Waterside Drive | Norfolk, VA | 23510
Tel: 1 757 664-1000

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The Civil War at Endview Plantation
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Dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of the Endview Plantation house and grounds. Explaining the Civil War in terms of how it altered American culture.
Address: 362 Yorktown Road | Newport News, VA | 23603
Tel: 1 757 887-1862
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Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
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The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1972, and the 100th athlete was inducted in 1987. Today, in addition to exhibits and displays, the museum features outreach programs geared toward educating children and youth about sportsmanship.
Address: 420 High Street | Portsmouth, VA | 23705 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 757 393-8031

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Colonial Williamsburg
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Colonial Williamsburg is the world's largest outdoor living history museum. This 173-acre area features over 500 public buildings, homes, stores, and taverns. Preserving this 18th century center through programs and activities focusing on archaeology, demonstrations, and a conservation of arts.
Address: PO Box 1776 | Williamsburg, VA | 23187-1776
Tel: 800-HISTORY
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Lee Hall Mansion
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Take a tour of the Lee Hall Mansion. Guests are led through seven rooms, each decorated in the style of mid-19th century. Tours highlight plantation life, architecture, the Lee family, and the impact of the Civil War on local society.
Address: 163 Yorktown Road | Newport News, VA | 23603
Tel: 1 757 888-3371
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Naval Shipyard Museum
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The Naval Shipyard Museum is one of the oldest and largest naval shipyards in the United States. The museum features military artifacts, uniforms, ship models, informative exhibits and more.
Address: 2 High Street | Portsmouth, VA [ Map ]
Tel: 1 757 393-8591
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Essex County Museum
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The aim of the Essex County Museum is to inspire an interest in further research and appreciation of the unique traditions that are a part of Essex County.
Address: 218 Water Lane | Tappahannock, VA [ Map ]

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Hermitage Foundation Museum
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The Hermitage Museum is an early 20th century residence that is surrounded by natural woodlands and formal gardens. Within the museum various art collections can be enjoyed such as textiles, laces, hand-painted glass, ivory carvings and more.
Address: 7637 North Shore Road | Norfolk, VA | 23505
Tel: 1 757 423-2052
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Chrysler Museum of Art
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Over 5000 years of art is on display at the Chrysler Museum of Art with a collection of approximately 30,000 pieces of art work. Programs are offered throughout the year.
Address: 245 West Olney Road | Norfolk, VA
Tel: 1 757 664-6200

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Children's Museum of Virginia
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Containing more than 65 interactive exhibits, the Children's Museum of Virginia focuses on art, science, technology, music, communications and more. A planetarium is also included in the museum, which features various shows each year.
Address: 221 High Street | Portsmouth, VA | 23704 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 757 393-5258
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Tugboat Museum
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Docked at Nauticus, visitors can the Tug Boat Huntington's saloon, galley and crew's quarters.
Address: One Waterside Drive | Norfolk, VA
Tel: 1 757 627-4884

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Hunter House Victorian Museum
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This 1984 mansion was designed by W.D. Wentworth for James Wilson Hunter. Today, the house displays a collection of decorative pieces and Victorian furnishings.
Address: 240 W Freemason Street | Norfolk, VA
Tel: 1 757 623-9814

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Lightship Museum
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The Portsmouth Lightship was built in 1915 and served for nearly 50 years along the east coast. It was retired in 1964 and converted into a museum that is filled with artifacts, photographs, uniforms, models and more.
Address: 1 London Blvd | Portsmouth, VA [ Map ]
Tel: 1 757 393-8741
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Mariners' Museum
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The Mariners' Museum is dedicated to "preserving and interpreting the culture of the sea and its tributaries, its conquest by man, and its influence on civilization." One of the largest international maritime museums in the world.
Address: 100 Museum Drive | Newport News, VA | 23606
Tel: 1 757 596-2222
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The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center
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The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center is the restored home of J. Thomas Newsome, a prominent African American attorney. Today the house features a pernament exhibit detailing this man's life, as well as changing art exhibitions. Tours available upon request.
Address: 2803 Oak Avenue | Newport News, VA | 23607-3713
Tel: 1 757 247-2360
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