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Portsmouth Attractions

The seaside port city of Portsmouth is home to numerous historical buildings and a pleasant waterfront and seawall. The city is also a great place to enjoy museums, galleries, shopping, fine dining and a relaxed atmosphere.
1846 Courthouse
The 1846 Courthouse in Portsmouth houses the Courthouse Galleries featuring contemporary and traditional art from around the world. In addition to rotating exhibits, the Courthouse Galleries also offers programs, lectures, and performing arts.
Address
1846 Courthouse
420 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704-3622
United States
Phone 1 (757) 393-8543
Fax 1 (757) 393-5228
Carrie B Tours
The Carrie B allows visitors to explore the world's largest natural harbor, see the nation's first naval shipyard, and cruise the site of the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac aboard a replica of a 19th-century Mississippi riverboat.
Cost
Adult$ 18.00
Child$ 9.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Children's Museum of Virginia
The Children's Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth provides a great outing for the family. With over 90 interactive displays and exhibits that will keep the youngsters entertained for hours. The museum also has a planetarium on site.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:009:009:009:009:0011:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 5.00
Child 1 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Olde Towne Trolley Tour
The Olde Towne Trolley Tour in Portsmouth provides an excellent way to get an understanding of the history of the city. The tour passes by many historical buildings and a guide delivers an informative narrative. The tours leave several times a day, be sure to confirm the schedule.
Portsmouth Lightship Museum
The Lightship Museum located in Portsmouth allows visitors to board the ship and see all the workings above and below decks. The Lightship Portsmouth was originally a floating lighthouse and would be moored near particularly nasty shoals to warn navigators of the danger lurking beneath the waves.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosed10:0010:0013:00
Close 17:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 3.00
Child 17 & under$ 1.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Cost includes admission to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum explores the long and eventful history of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The museum examines a variety of periods dating back more than 250 years and displays ship models and military items, including uniforms and weapons.
Address
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Musuem
2 High Street, Box 248
Portsmouth, VA 23704-3830
United States
Phone 1 (757) 393-8591
Fax 1 (757) 393-5244
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 3.00
Senior over 60$ 2.50
Child 17 & under$ 1.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Admission cost includes entry to the Lightship Museum.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in Portsmouth pays tribute to Virginia's famous sports figures. In addition to the history and memorabilia, the facility also has an activities area for children.
Hours
September 6 to May 29
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close 14:0014:0014:0014:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 7.00
Senior$ 6.00
Military discount$ 6.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
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