Out of abundant love and caution for our guests and staff, The Mariners' Museum and Park is closed for the time being. We look forward to serving you again at the Museum and Park as soon as it becomes safe to do so!
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Join author and historian John V. Quarstein live from his home in Hampton, Virginia, as he gives a 15-minute presentation about the Battle of Mobile Bay.
The eighth annual Mariners’ Craft Beer Festival has been POSTPONED. A new date will be announced in the coming weeks for summer 2020.
Fun for both children and parents! Join us every Monday morning for engaging activities.
Join award-winning author and internationally acclaimed lecturer, Robert N. Macomber, as he gives a fascinating look at the Caribbean’s role in the American Civil War.
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.
Fun for both children and parents! Join us every Monday morning for engaging activities.
Fun for both children and parents! Join us every Monday morning for engaging activities.
On April 4, 1862, Union General George Brinton McClellan began his march up the Virginia Peninsula to capture Richmond.
Fun for both children and parents! Join us every Monday morning for engaging activities.
Visit the Museum on Friday afternoon for a stimulating Civil War discussion with renowned historian, John Quarstein. There is no charge to participate.
In February 1861, Confederate president Jefferson Davis named Stephen Mallory Secretary of the Navy for the Confederacy and became one of the most effective Confederate cabinet members.
Fun for both children and parents! Join us every Monday morning for engaging activities.
Visit the Museum on Friday afternoon for a stimulating Civil War discussion with renowned historian, John Quarstein. There is no charge to participate.
This program has been postponed, and a rescheduled date will be announced later.
The Nature Workshop Series are family-friendly workshops to introduce every one of all ages how to make beautiful creations using natural resources inspired by The Mariners’ Museum Park.
Fun for both children and parents! Join us every Monday morning for engaging activities.
Visit the Museum on Friday afternoon for a stimulating Civil War discussion with renowned historian, John Quarstein. There is no charge to participate.
A strong supporter of Abraham Lincoln during the 1860 presidential campaign, Gideon Welles, later nicknamed “Father Neptune,” was named Secretary of the Navy in March 1861.
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.
Fun for both children and parents! Join us every Monday morning for engaging activities.
Hop online for an imaginative journey without leaving the house! Our Age of Exploration website allows you to learn all about explorers you've heard of, and the ones you have not! Learn about navigational instruments, the evolution of ship design, and explore interactive maps that break down each leg of Columbus' and other famous explorer's journeys.
Turn a much-needed break into a fun outdoor activity for the family! Take a walk around your neighborhood, and send the kids off on an exciting scavenger hunt. Go on a pirate adventure to discover “buried” treasures or challenge the kids to a game of Tree ID. A world of learning can be found outside the classroom and home!
The Museum is filled with fascinating stories from our Collection, to our world-renowned experts, to our quirky personalities and passions. With investigation, innovation, and intrigue leading the way, our staff is determined to bring you authentic stories that will give you a deeper understanding into how we are all connected to the world’s waters. Connect with us, share a laugh or two, maybe even shed a tear, and enjoy the adventure!
Adult
$6
Member
$5
Child 3 and under
$2
