Mariners' Museum

All Things Nautical

Description

The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia is one of the largest maritime history museums in the U.S. and is brimming with nautical gems and artifacts. The massive museum features over 60,000 square feet of gallery space and has a sizable amount of exhibits and collections. With over 35,000 items on display, the museum lives up to its reputation as one of the best and most extensive maritime museums with ship models, figureheads, small crafts, and much more as part of both permanent collections and traveling exhibits. Permanent collections here include the recently opened and highly anticipated Civil War attraction USS Monitor Center. The International Small Craft Center showcases over 150 small craft boats from around the globe, while the Miniature Ships of August F. Crabtree collection features highly detailed miniature ships. If you have any appreciation or curiosity for all things nautical, this museum is one of the best and is a must-see for the whole family. Kids will enjoy being able to get outdoors after a visit to the inside of the museum and enjoy the adjacent 550-acre woodland park and beautiful Lake Maury.