$1 Admission!

The Mariners’ Museum and Park connects people to the world’s waters, because through the water, we are connected to one another.

Admission to the Museum is now only $1 per person. We believe everyone is a mariner and we invite you to discover your maritime connection with us. The Mariners’ Museum and Park is your museum. We tell your story. Admission is one dollar because we are connected as one through the water.

Explore small craft from around the world.
Discover the USS Monitor Center, home of the iconic Civil War ironclad’s gun turret.
Experience the world’s largest marine metals archaeological conservation project.
View world-class miniature ship models by August F. Crabtree.
Follow the history of the U.S. Navy and Age of Exploration.
See the 72-foot catamaran that won the 2013 America’s Cup.
Watch a 3D movie in the Explorers Theater^*.
Hike the award-winning Noland Trail or picnic at Lions Bridge in the Museum’s 550-acre park.
Enjoy a delicious, handcrafted meal in the Museum Cafe and find the perfect nautical treasure in the Shop.

Upcoming Events

Add some adventure to your visit through our many special events and programs! Many are free with $1 Museum admission.

Click here to view our full calendar of events.

*3D movies are an additional fee.

Group Tours

We are no longer requiring reservations for self-guided groups, just come in and enter through the regular admission line!

Want to explore your connection to the waters further? We have group opportunities, as well as brand new offerings like themed packages and behind-the-scenes experiences! Only 2% of the Museum’s collection of more than 35,000 artifacts is on display. Book with us today and immerse yourself in different areas of maritime history!

Your group will love these opportunities at new lower rates!

Docent Guided Tours – Explore your maritime connection with a custom-tailored tour by one of our knowledgeable docents.
USS Monitor Center Lab Tour – See conservation in action in our Batten Conservation Complex.
Themed Tours – Experience themed adventures like African American Maritime History, the Battle of the Ironclads, and Women’s Roles in Maritime History.
After-Hours Package – Experience the Museum in a whole new light – the dark!

For more information, please contact Shari Lovett Solomon, Group Sales Coordinator, at (757) 591-7731 or [email protected].

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