Things To Do In Portsmouth, VA August 22, 2013

Tompkins Harrison Matteson, The Spirit that Won the War, oil on canvas, 1855.">Tompkins Harrison Matteson, The Spirit that Won the War, oil on canvas, 1855.">Come experience more than 50 of Chrysler Museum's best American paintings and sculptures--includi...

Norfolk is located in the heart of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. The city has more than 100 diverse neighborhoods, which provide one with numerous options to choose the right neighborhood and community. The region also has witnessed new residential deve...

Relive the past with enormous gun devices, tools, and personal mementos from Norfolk's own Battleship Wisconsin. This exhibit includes a 2,400 pound military analog computer, a 12-foot long optical range finder, WWII racks (bunks), galley equipment, shell...

Explore previously sealed off areas of the Battleship Wisconsin during this fascinating guided tour. Includes the Administration area, radio room, main deck enlisted berthing, captain's cabin and sleeping quarters, flag bridge and combat engagement center...

Visitors will be able to explore even more of the Battleship Wisconsin's interior with a brand new guided tour, which focuses on 'Life at Sea' for a wartime sailor. This 60 minute guided experience will include the ship's laundry, tailor shop,...

Visit this garden setting exhibit, located in the courtyard of the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, to relax and enjoy the eighth year for this outdoor exhbit.Reception: March 1, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Museum Hours of Operation: Tues.-Sat. 10a-5p, Sun 1p-5p, Closed...

Drawn from regional history and collections, this exhibit explores the impact of the war and life under Confederate and Union occupation.  How women were affected, the plight of African Americans and religion under fire.Reception: June 7, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Muse...

Visitors use scientific reasoning skills and forensic science in this exhibit, to evaluate evidence and solve the burglary at the Johnson's house.  The exhibit offers two solution tracks presenting a challenge to visitors of all ages.Museum Hours of Oper...

The Glass Studio welcomes Beth Lipman as the first artist in our annual residency program. The Resident Artist program is designed to bring in world-class artists to work in our Norfolk Studio to create new works inspired by our community. Watch Beth Lipman w...

Every Wednesday through Sunday, Chrysler Museum Glass Studio holds free glass demonstrations at noon. So, pack a sandwich and come check out the Hot Lunch Special. If you like what you see, classes or workshops are available to get hands on fun with glass blo...

Daniel Rozin's 'Sketch Mirror,' one of Chrysler's most popular exhibits of 2010-2011, has been installed at the MacArthur Center as part of the Chrysler Museum Roadshow. Rozin's interactive artwork features 'YOU' as the subject mat...