Free Museums in Portsmouth

"Virginia Beach’s coastal and maritime heritage is honored by this museum just off the Boardwalk. It’s the type of attraction where if you’re strolling down the boardwalk and want to get out of the elements, there’s a neat spot to pop into. Another bonus is that it can be explored virtually, so you can fit it in from home or the hotel."

"1 pm – Learn about the coastal history of Virginia Beach at Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum, located next to Comfort Suites Beachfront on the Boardwalk (on the right on photo below). They also have great family programs including yoga, ghost walk, and more."

"The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is situated on Parks Avenue and sits within an award-winning building, taking up a whopping 6,000 square feet of space for exhibitions that are ever-changing. With sculptures, paintings, videos, photos, glasswork, and more from local, national, and international artists, the variety is huge and welcoming across genres and styles!. The cultural wonder of the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is truly something to behold!"

"For a taste of how Norfolk would have looked in the days of old check out the Hermitage Museum and Gardens, now a home and art museum. The Sloane House here stands on the banks of the scenic Lafayette River and dates from the beginning of the 20th century. The house has over 40,000 period objects on show and the gardens here spread for 12 acres that include lush forests as well as wetlands."

"Situated on North Shore Road, this historic home showcases opulent art pieces that date back more than 4,000 years ago."

"Go behind the scenes of Virginia's most iconic artistic export to see more pieces from the Perry Glass Art Collection. Featuring rotating exhibits and collections in conjunction with the Glass Light Hotel & Gallery and the Chrysler Museum of Art, the studio offers insider access into the art of glassmaking, with classes and workshops available for guests of all creative abilities. View Perry Glass Studio on google map"

"The Chrysler Museum Perry Glass Studio is a state-of-art facility and the only one of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Studio brings the Museum’s internationally-acclaimed glass collection to life by showing how these masterworks were created. They have a robust schedule of classes and programming in a variety of processes including glassblowing, fusing, flameworking, coldworking and neon."

"The Virginia Air and Space Center traces the history of flight and space exploration. The nine-story, futuristic, $30 million center…"

"One of the biggest, most comprehensive maritime museums in the world. The on-site USS Monitor Center houses parts of the Civil War–era Monitor, one of the world's first ironclad warships, as well as a huge number of artifacts associated with it. There's also a life-sized replica of the real deal. Or perhaps you're more interested in speed than history? The America's Cup exhibit spotlights the sleek Oracle Team USA catamaran that won the 2013 international racing competition."

"A world history of seagoing vessels and the people who sailed them occupies the outstanding Mariners' Museum, inside a 550-acre park."

"Studios and exhibition space for… over 40 artists in this creative co-operative are now located within the new Virginia Beach Art Center. theartistsgallery.org"

"The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1966 to honor those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the cause of sports in Virginia. In addition to celebrating a century of athletic excellence in the Commonwealth, the mission of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame is to serve as … Read More"

"When I'm feeling a little indulgent for lunch I walk through Selden market and grab myself a seat at The Stockpot.” See all The Stockpot Norfolk reviews"

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"Poplar Hall Park Disc Golf Course is one of Norfolk’s several public parks. Friends and family can enjoy the park with a picnic and toss the frisbee, but if you’re ready to get competitive the frisbee course awaits."

"Termed as one of the best places to visit in Virginia, the Lake Lawson and Lake Smith Natural Area is one of the most stunning natural destinations in Virginia Beach. It rests in the Bayside Borough, covering 42 acres and 12,000 feet of shoreline. There is a range of diverse habitats scattered about the expanse, and it’s a great place for many different activities."

"This park in the Virginia Beach area features a beautiful 42 acres of nature. You'll enjoy it whether you have your hiking shoes on, or if you're trying to put your feet to your bike pedals. You can complete the trail in about a half-hour, and there are plenty of areas where you can take a dip or catch some fish."

"Local brews are becoming more and more popular, so why not grab a pint at your favorite local place while we take pictures?!. There are lots of different places to visit, what’s your favorite local label?"

"Next up is Mears Corner's Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co., situated at 1805 Kempsville Road. With 4.5 stars out of 87 reviews on Yelp, the brewery and event space has proven to be a local favorite."

"The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall is located at the heart of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, VA. This brewery restaurant is an original creation by Young Veterans Brewing Company. Here at The Bunker, we focus on the perfect trifecta… food, craft beer, and live music."

"The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall, a brewery and traditional American spot that offers seafood and more in Seatack, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 53 Yelp reviews. Head over to 211 21st St. to see for yourself."