Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Portsmouth

Name: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
Address: 2 High St, Portsmouth, 23704-3830, United States
Telephone: +1 757-393-8591

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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Portsmouth

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The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and the associated Lightship Museum are located on the downtown Portsmouth, Virginia, United States waterfront. The museum covers the 250+ year relationship with the shipyard - America's oldest and largest naval shipyard located on the Portsmouth Waterfront. The city and the shipyard have been intertwined since the founding of the Gosport Shipyard in 1767, which was later renamed Norfolk Navy Yard and finally Norfolk Naval Shipyard. This rich history is told through exhibits, hands-on programs and special events. ()

Coordinates: 36°50'11"N, 76°17'47"W

Address

2 High StDowntown PortsmouthPortsmouth 23704-3830 United States

Contact

+1 757-393-8591

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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
26 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 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Harbor Park, Norfolk
28 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
16 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.
0.8 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Nauticus, Norfolk
20 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.
0.4 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Catholic Church, Portsmouth
11 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.
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Berkley Bridge, Norfolk
20 min walk • The Interstate 264 Berkley Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. It carries Interstate 264, U.S.
0.7 miN
Park, Monuments and statues
Town Point Park, Norfolk
18 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.
~1320 ftW
Monuments and statues
Confederate Monument, Portsmouth
7 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 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The NorVa, Norfolk
27 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
32 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.
~1610 ftW
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Cinema
Commodore Theatre, Portsmouth
8 min walk • Commodore Theatre is an historic movie theater located at Portsmouth, Virginia. It was built in 1945, and is an Art Deco style, 1,000-seat theater building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum open?

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum 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 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum?

Nearby attractions include United States lightship Portsmouth, Portsmouth (2 min walk), Children's Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth (5 min walk), Hill House Museum, Portsmouth (5 min walk), Confederate Monument, Portsmouth (7 min walk).

How to get to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum:

Ferry

High Street • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (3 min walk)
North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (5 min walk)

Light rail

MacArthur Square • Lines: Tide (22 min walk)
Civic Plaza • Lines: Tide (23 min walk)

Bus

Amtrak Bus Stop (31 min walk)
Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (31 min walk)

Train

Norfolk (32 min walk)