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Mariners' Museum, The
The Mariners' Museum
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone1: (757) 596-2222
Phone2: (800) 581-7245 Toll Free
Fax: (757) 591-7320
Admission Fee
Children Welcome

Designated as "America's National Maritime Museum," The Mariners’ Museum illustrates the spirit of seafaring adventure through a diverse collection of rare figureheads, handcrafted ship models, paintings, and more. Visit the award winning USS Monitor Center, where visitors can be part of the action in the high-definition battle theater, walk a full-scale Monitor replica, view interactive exhibits, and see notable artifacts, like the gun turret, as they undergo conservation. Hours Wednesday – Saturday: 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Sunday: Noon to 5 P.M. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Museum will be open on Mondays that coincide with federal holidays. Admission Adults, Youth Ages 13 to 17: $12.00 AAA/Seniors/Military/Students: $11.00 Children Ages 6 to 12: $7.00 Ages 5 and Under: Free Museum Members receive Free Admission

Mattaponi Museum & Minnie HA HA
Rt. 2, Box 225
West Point, VA 23181
Phone: (804) 769-2194

Occupying separate locations, these facilities provide a source for handcrafted traditional articles and a unique display of ancient artifacts, some dating to 5000 B.C. Educational programs at the trading post include pottery, beadwork, cooking and Indian medicine.

Matthew Jones House
Located on Harrison Rd. - Fort Eustis Base
PO Box 4468
Newport News, VA 23604
Phone: (757) 898-5090

A Virginia Historic Landmark and an Historic American Building, designed as an architectural museum house exposing 3 historic periods, there are 90 architectural features labeled as teaching points. Collections also highlight the history of Mulberry Island. The house was restored by the US National Park Service Williamsport (Md) Training Center under the direction of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Medal of Honor Monument
Intersection of High and Water Streets
Portsmouth, VA

Commemorates eleven holders of the Congressional Medal of Honor including Sgt. Charles Veal, 4th U.S. Colored Troops, a Portsmouth native who dashed forward to seize the nation's colors from a dying soldier at the Battle of New Market Heights in 1864.

Miles B. Carpenter Museum Complex
201, Hunter Street
Waverly, VA 23890
Phone1: (804) 834-2151
Phone2: (804) 834-2969 after11am

Victorian house, folk art and first peanut museum in USA.

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