550 acres of privately maintained, naturally wooded property that offers a quiet and serene place to walk, run, or picnic. Within the Park is the 167-acre Lake Maury, which is encircled by the five-mile Noland Trail.
An extraordinary exhibition made up of historical artifacts and interactive displays that let you experience the fear, the awe, and the excitement that surrounded the Monitor's story during the American Civil War.
The 17,500 square foot facility houses a collection that features nearly 150 boats from 42 countries, and is one of the few truly internationally focused collections in the world.
Hear co-authors Larry Saint and Karla Smith discuss the important role of the James River lighthouses in our country’s history, and how technology and the decline of river commerce led to their demise in the 1930s.
Friendly Hours is an inclusive time where guests with mobility, cognitive, or physical challenges can experience the Museum in a less crowded environment with reduced sound and lighting.
Adventure is out there! Toys Ahoy! is a new and fun exhibition that connects the young and the young at heart. Come explore your childhood again, and delight over a collection of 100 different items from children's books, games, and toys!
EVENING LECTURE SERIES FREE for Members or $5 per guest
September - November • 7:00 PM
Evening Lectures cover a wide range of maritime topics and are presented by nationally and internationally recognized authors, filmmakers, historians, scientists and other experts in their fields. Author lectures are followed by a book signing.
HOLIDAY AMERICAN GIRL DOLL DRAWING $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20
November 16 through December 16
Make the holiday season a memorable one for a child or a doll collector! As part of The Mariners' Museum and Park's newest exhibition, Toys Ahoy! A Maritime Childhood, visitors can purchase tickets for a drawing to win a holiday-themed American Girl Doll.
