Newport News: Museum
Places and attractions in the Museum category
U.S. Army Transportation Museum
The U.S. Army Transportation Museum, a hidden gem in the city of Newport News, Virginia, is a treasure trove for military and transportation enthusiasts alike. Dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the U.S.
Mariners' Museum
The Mariners' Museum, a beacon of maritime history, is nestled in the city of Newport News, Virginia. This esteemed institution stands as a testament to the rich nautical heritage that has shaped not only the local region but also the world.
Virginia War Museum
The Virginia War Museum is located in Huntington Park on Warwick Blvd. Newport News, Virginia. The museum contains exhibits on American military history from 1775 to the present.
Lee Hall Mansion
Lee Hall or Lee Hall Mansion is a historic brick plantation house that was built during the period from 1848 to 1859. The community of Lee Hall, Virginia is named for it.
J. Thomas Newsome House
J. Thomas Newsome House is a historic home located at Newport News, Virginia. It was built in 1898, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, seven bay, asymmetrical, frame Queen Anne style dwelling. It features a steeply pitched irregularly composed roof, three sided bay, front Palladian window, and corner tower.
Virginia Living Museum
Exhibits, a planetarium and a nature trail The Virginia Living Museum is an open-air museum located in Newport News, Virginia that has many living exhibits of Virginia's indigenous species. The exhibits include aspects of an aquarium, science center, aviary, botanical preserve and planetarium.
Endview Plantation
Endview Plantation is an 18th-century plantation which is located on Virginia State Route 238 in the Lee Hall community in the northwestern area of the independent city of Newport News, Virginia.
Peninsula Fine Arts Center
The Peninsula Fine Arts Center is an art center located in Newport News, Virginia, and is associated with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
James A. Fields House
James A. Fields House is a historic home located in the Brookville Heights neighborhood in the East End of Newport News, Virginia. It was built in 1897, and is a two-story, Italianate style red brick dwelling on a raised basement.