Hill House Museum, Portsmouth

Name: Hill House Museum
Address: 221 North St, Portsmouth, 23704-2601, United States
Telephone: +1 757-393-0241

#12 among attractions in Portsmouth

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

Hill House Museum (address: 221 North St) is a place located in Portsmouth (Virginia state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 3 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 36°50'18"N latitude and 76°17'55"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Hill House Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: North Landing (ferry, 4 min walk), MacArthur Square (light rail, 21 min walk), Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (bus, 31 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: United States lightship Portsmouth (specialty museum, 4 min walk), Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum (museum, 5 min walk), Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District (historical place, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 36°50'18"N, 76°17'55"W

Address

221 North StOlde TownePortsmouth 23704-2601 United States

Contact

+1 757-393-0241

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Day trips

Hill House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MacArthur Center, Harbor Park, Waterside, Nauticus.

0.9 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
24 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.
1.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Harbor Park, Norfolk
29 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.
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
15 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Nauticus, Norfolk
18 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk
18 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.
~940 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Portsmouth
5 min walk • The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and the associated Lightship Museum are located on the downtown Portsmouth, Virginia, United States waterfront.
~1780 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Catholic Church, Portsmouth
9 min walk • St. Paul's Catholic Church is a historic Roman Catholic church located in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. It is a compact Gothic Revival style, cruciform plan church. It is constructed of load-bearing masonry walls clad in quarry-faced granite. The church was designed by John Peebles in 1897, and dedicated in 1905.
0.6 miN
Park, Monuments and statues
Town Point Park, Norfolk
15 min walk • Town Point Park is a 7-acre waterfront city park on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The park hosts major outdoor concerts, award-winning festivals and special events each year to include Norfolk Harborfest, Bayou Boogaloo, and 4th of July Celebrations.
~1170 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Confederate Monument, Portsmouth
6 min walk • The Confederate Monument in Portsmouth, Virginia, was built between 1876 and 1881. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The monument is a 35-foot obelisk of North Carolina granite. It is located at the town square of Portsmouth, on Court Street at the corner of High Street.
1 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The NorVa, Norfolk
25 min walk • The NorVa is a performing venue located in Norfolk, Virginia, the name being a syllabic abbreviation of the city and state of its location.
1.2 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
30 min walk • Chrysler Hall is the premier performing arts venue in Norfolk, Virginia, located in the downtown section of the city. Built in 1972 and located next to the Norfolk Scope arena, the venue is home to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia Ballet and hosts Broadway plays while serving as Norfolk's primary theater and concert venue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hill House Museum?

Nearby attractions include United States lightship Portsmouth, Portsmouth (4 min walk), Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Portsmouth (5 min walk), Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District, Portsmouth (5 min walk), Confederate Monument, Portsmouth (6 min walk).

How to get to Hill House Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hill House Museum:

Ferry

North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (4 min walk)
High Street • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (7 min walk)

Light rail

MacArthur Square • Lines: Tide (21 min walk)
Civic Plaza • Lines: Tide (23 min walk)

Bus

Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (31 min walk)
Norfolk Greyhound Station (33 min walk)