The Mariners' Museum - Newport News Museum

  • 100 Museum Drive
    Newport News, VA 23606
  • 757 / 596-2222
  • www.mariner.org
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4.0
1+ reviews
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Admission:
$12.50 Adults $7.25 Children (ages 6-17) Free for children 5 and under
Dates Closed:
Closed Thanksgiving and Dec 25
Open Dates:
Daily 10-5
Open Hours:
Daily (Monday Saturday): 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Sunday 12 to 5 P.M. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas,Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm
The Mariners' Museum
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
Description
  • ... collection totals approximately 35,000 artifacts, of which approximately one-third are paintings and two-thirds are three-dimensional objects. The scope of the Museum's collection is international. Included are 10 permanent galleries, ... more on En.wikipedia.org
  • ... largest international maritime history museums, it is located on 550 wooded acres on the shores of Lake Maury where visitors can also see a full-scale replica of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor, and in addition to the many ongoing ... more on DogFriendly.com
  • ... international maritime history museums, it is located on 550 wooded acres on the shores of Lake Maury where visitors can also see a full-scale replica of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor, and in addition to the many ongoing and changing ... more on DogFriendly.com
  • ... largest international maritime history museums filled to the crows nest with prized artifacts that celebrate the spirit of seafaring adventure. Explore over 60,000 square feet of gallery space with rare figureheads, handcrafted ship ... more on Mariner.org
  • ... most comprehensive maritime history museums in the world, The Mariners? illustrates the spirit of seafaring adventure through a renowned and diverse collection of maritime artifacts, including figureheads, ship models, and small craft ... more on Virginia.org
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4.0
Ambitious topic - museum succeeds

(12/16/04)

... in its scope - the history of sea- and ocean-going vessels - the Mariners' Musuem takes advantage of its location in Newport News, at Hampton Roads harbour (near the Chesapeake Bay and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean), as one logical ... By A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Reviews from Yahoo! Travel

A Unique Museum

(08/21/2005)

The Mariners Museum is unlike any other museum I have ever visited before. It has replicas of the Ti... judysbook.com, a user of judysbook.com. Reviews from OpenList.com

Fun for the family

(09/02/2005)

... of the inside of a navy vessel including the berthing and the ready room. Also a replica of some of the titanic and a large ... insiderpages.com, a user of insiderpages.com. Reviews from OpenList.com

Great educational experience!

(07/22/2005)

... recommend this museum to anyone who has children or who is interested in history. You can learn the complete history of boats and ships, ... insiderpages.com, a user of insiderpages.com. Reviews from OpenList.com

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