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Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads
Locality: Newport News City
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
As one of the largest and most comprehensive maritime history museums in the world, The Mariners’ illustrates the spirit of seafaring adventure through a renowned and diverse collection of maritime artifacts, including figureheads, ship models, and small craft from around the world. The remains of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor have a permanent home in the Museum’s new USS Monitor Center. This $30 million, 63,500-square-foot facility thrills visitors with a high-definition battle theater, full-scale Monitor replica, interactive exhibits, and notable artifacts like the iconic rotating gun turret. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission is $12.50 for adults, $7.50 for children (ages 6 to 18), and free for children under the age of 5 and Museum Members.
Hours:
Opens: 10:00 AM
Closes: 5:00 PM
Admission Fee: $12.50
Children Welcome
Telephone:
Phone: (757) 596-2222
Toll Free: (800) 581-7245
Fax: (757) 591-7320
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