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Things To Do In Portsmouth, VA August 9, 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...

The NorVa / DOWNLOAD,THE DIVISION and SYNESTHESIA w/ Earth Bound+ Raze the Sky...
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,...
Norfolk's largest outdoor waterfront party enhances the evening with bushels of fun! A crab pickin', finger-licking, beer-drinking great time! We will be serving up locally caught Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs and a variety of Virginia Seafood caught fres...
Every Friday at noon, drop by our Selden Arcade Gallery for a midday break. Pack your lunch or pick up something delicious at a nearby eatery. Little 'bites' of art from the Chrysler Museum staff will help you get your fill of creativity....
Sail through Naval history as you participate in a variety of hands-on activities and fun for the entire family! Receive a passport, complete the activities, and win a prize when completed....

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...
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