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  • Speed and Innovation in The America’s Cup

    • Exploration
    • Recreation
    • Science
    • Technology

    Get swept away in this awe-inspiring exhibit featuring the world's oldest international sporting competition.

  • Matthew Henson: The first African American to reach the North Pole

    This video shares the incredible story in Henson's own words from his 1912 autobiography "A Negro Explorer at the North Pole". The journey to learn more about his significant feat all started when one of our curators, Erika Cosme, decided to read more about Henson's impact on Black history...

  • A Pirate “Takes” a Wife

    • Collections
    • Cultural Heritage
    • Exploration

    As promised, here is the rip-roaring story of how Manolis Mermelechas, a pirate of Mykonos, Greece, “took” his wife (and I mean “took” literally, not figuratively!). Pay attention Hollywood…there’s a great plot for a pirate movie here!

  • A Tour Through the Mediterranean with Joseph Partridge

    • Collections
    • Cultural Heritage
    • Exploration

    A recent inquiry from the Assistant Professor of Mediterranean History and Archaeology at New York University’s Institute for the Study of the Ancient World brought a really cool assemblage of watercolors in our collection to my attention. The images were painted by Joseph Partridge, an artist turned Marine stationed aboard USS Warren between 1827 and 1830.

  • With a Zoologist’s Eye

    • Collections
    • Cultural Heritage
    • Exploration

    What happens when a zoologist/biologist applies his powers of observation for studying animals to the study of boats? For Alfred Goldsborough Mayor it meant producing a body of work that has given researchers and museums some of the best historic documentation available on the construction of a variety of Pacific island sailing canoes.

  • Membership Swap with Virginia Zoo

    Wednesday, April 1, 2026 to Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

    For the month of April, The Mariners’ Museum and Park Members will receive FREE admission and Member discounts at the Virginia Zoo!

  • 6 Things to Do With Kids This Summer at The Mariners’

    • Around The Mariners'

     

    Looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer? From outdoor adventures to indoor discoveries, having a plan to keep the little ones entertained is key to battling boredom and enhancing your time together as a family. Blending learning and play, museums and outdoor spaces are ideal for keeping young minds sharp while engaging in fun activities. Check out six things you can do at The Mariners’ with your kids to get the most out of your visit!

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