MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk

Name: MacArthur Memorial
Address: 198 Bank St, Norfolk, 23510, United States
Telephone: +1 757-441-2965

#12 among attractions in Norfolk

Museum, History museum, Electronics, Military museum

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Facts and practical information

The MacArthur Memorial is a memorial, museum, and research center about the life of General Douglas MacArthur. It consists of three buildings on MacArthur Square in Norfolk, Virginia. ()

Established: 1964 (60 years ago)Coordinates: 36°50'51"N, 76°17'18"W

Address

198 Bank StDowntown NorfolkNorfolk 23510 United States

Contact

+1 757-441-2965

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Day trips

MacArthur Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chrysler Museum of Art, MacArthur Center, Harbor Park, Waterside.

0.7 miNW
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
18 min walk • The Chrysler Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in Norfolk, Virginia, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks that span over 5,000 years of history. This distinguished institution is not just a highlight for art enthusiasts but a must-visit destination for...
~580 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
3 min walk • MacArthur Center is a shopping mall in Norfolk, Virginia, in the center of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Built by the Taubman Company, the mall is owned by Starwood Capital Group since October 2014.
0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Harbor Park, Norfolk
16 min walk • Harbor Park is a stadium, used primarily for baseball, on the Elizabeth River, in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Once rated the best minor league stadium by Baseball America, it is home to the Norfolk Tides Minor League Baseball team. The Tides are the Baltimore Orioles' Triple-A farm team and compete in the International League.
~1440 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
7 min walk • The Waterside, is a festival marketplace on the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, opened June 1, 1983. While the Waterside Annex was demolished May 16, 2016, the main portion was renovated and reopened as Waterside District in May 2017.
0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
11 min walk • Norfolk Scope is a multi-function complex in Norfolk, Virginia, comprising an 11,000-person arena, a 2,500-person theater known as Chrysler Hall, a 10,000-square-foot exhibition hall and a 600-car parking garage.
~1920 ftW
Large, revered battleship offering tours
USS Wisconsin, Norfolk
10 min walk • USS Wisconsin is an Iowa-class battleship, the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. She was built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and launched on 7 December 1943, sponsored Margaret Goodland, wife of Governor Walter Goodland of Wisconsin.
0.4 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Nauticus, Norfolk
10 min walk • Nauticus is a maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia, also known as the National Maritime Center.
~1980 ftW
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk
10 min walk • The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is one of ten Navy museums that are operated by the Naval History & Heritage Command. It celebrates the long history of the U.S.
~1320 ftN
Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Italianate architecture
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk
7 min walk • Downtown Norfolk serves as the traditional center of commerce, government, and culture in the Hampton Roads region. Norfolk, Virginia's downtown waterfront shipping and port activities historically played host to numerous and often noxious port and shipping-related uses.
~830 ftE
Church, Georgian architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Norfolk
5 min walk • Saint Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic church in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The Nave of the current church was built in 1739 and is the sole colonial-era building which survived the various wars that Norfolk has witnessed.
~1220 ftNW
Universities and schools
Tidewater Community College, Norfolk
6 min walk • Tidewater Community College is a public community college in South Hampton Roads, Virginia, with campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is MacArthur Memorial open?

MacArthur Memorial is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to MacArthur Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Norfolk City Hall, Norfolk (2 min walk), Slover Library, Norfolk (4 min walk), St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Norfolk (5 min walk), Old Norfolk City Hall, Norfolk (5 min walk).

How to get to MacArthur Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to MacArthur Memorial:

Light rail

MacArthur Square • Lines: Tide (3 min walk)
Civic Plaza • Lines: Tide (5 min walk)

Ferry

Waterside • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (9 min walk)
North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (19 min walk)

Bus

Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (9 min walk)
Norfolk Greyhound Station (13 min walk)

Train

Norfolk (19 min walk)