Children's Museums
The Mariners' Museum and Park
📍 100 Museum Dr, Newport News, VA 23606🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
About The Mariners' Museum and Park
Maritime history & the USS Monitor. Remains of the ironclad USS Monitor anchor this extensive museum exploring global maritime history. The Mariners' Park is one of the nation's largest privately owned and maintained parks, free and open to the public. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,365 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- USS Monitor, Civil War artifacts, Explorers collection
- Setting
- Museum and Park (one of nation's largest privately owned parks, free and open to public)
💡 Did You Know?
- The Mariners' Park is one of the nation's largest privately owned and maintained parks, free and open to the public
- Admission tickets cost only $1, making it one of the most affordable major museums for its extensive collection and size
- The museum features remains of the USS Monitor, the historic ironclad warship that revolutionized naval warfare during the Civil War, including its preserved engine, cannons, and turret
- The International Small Craft Center contains a diverse and unique collection of small boats from around the world, representing global maritime traditions
💬 What Visitors Say
- Don't miss the International Small Craft Center - visitors specifically highlight this as a must-see exhibit featuring diverse and unique small boats that shouldn't be overlooked
- Plan for a full visit - many first-time visitors are surprised by the museum's size. Budget at least 3-4 hours to explore the discovery age exhibits, ironclad displays, ship models, and preservation areas
- At only $1 per ticket, this is an exceptional value for a large museum. Complement your visit by exploring the Mariners' Park, which is one of the nation's largest privately owned parks and is free and open to the public
- Start your visit by heading right from the entrance to the ticket counter, then explore the discovery age exhibits before moving to the ironclad USS Monitor and CSS Virginia exhibits - this creates a logical historical flow
- Participate in the scavenger hunt activity mentioned frequently by visitors - it's an engaging way to explore exhibits and works well for families with children
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