For the past nine years The Mariners’ Museum has hosted the annual Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend to commemorate the epic first meeting of the ironclads Monitor and Virginia. This past weekend, we commemorated the 150th anniversary of the battle, and we were thrilled to introduce an entirely new way to experience the weekend – [...]

It’s that time of year again; time for food, laughter, and the warmth of friends and family. With Thanksgiving behind us, we are excited to light up the Museum with holiday cheer and celebratory events of all sizes! From 50 to 500, we welcome all groups to come spend the holidays with us! With all [...]

When it comes to planning your wedding, we add a little more simplicity to your hectic schedule by taking one of your many choices, and making it the obvious choice. With the multitude of event spaces we have to offer, The Mariners’ Museum says, “look no further!” Even if you have already booked your big [...]

The Mariners’ Museum is proud to host some of Hampton Road’s finest company’s events, and what better time to celebrate your employees and valued customers than in fall’s crisp, breathtaking air? ‘Tis the season to give thanks and the events department cannot think of a better way than for your company to organize a corporate [...]

Each year, The Mariners’ Museum is delighted to welcome new members to its diverse and enthusiastic membership. Support from both renewing and new members allows the Museum to provide the programs, events, and other activities that both members and visitors enjoy throughout the year. In light of this, the Museum takes as many opportunities as [...]

Looking for fun this fall? With summer behind us, our calendar is already filled with fabulous fall occasions! In fact, there is not a weekend in October that is not popping with events!   One of our favorite fall events was held Saturday, October 15th. Thanks to the help of our staff and the community, [...]

 Summer is quickly coming to an end, and in the last couple of months the events department has been busy!  One of our many highlights of the summer took place on Sunday, August 21st when we had the opportunity to host the “Maritime Elegance Bridal Expo.” The bridal show, put on by Show Bride, was [...]

With summer now on us and the sun shining down, The Mariners’ Museum offers many opportunities to kick back and relax under the stars. Our 8th Annual Thursdays by the Lake has kicked into high gear. Every Thursday in June and July the front lawn of The Mariners’ Museum comes alive with the music and [...]

Things are beginning to heat up with the start of summer. The air becomes heavy and people begin to melt in their tank tops. Many people decide against having an outside wedding due to the threat of heat and bugs. However, with a few simple additions, outdoor summer weddings can be a huge hit! This [...]

        Thank you for visiting the first ever Special Events blog for The Mariners’ Museum. We host an array of events throughout the year and it is our pleasure to share some of the fascinating and exciting events we experience at our historic museum.          For our first post we are providing you with a wonderful article [...]