📣📣📣 The Mariners' Museum will close at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5, for a private function. Mariners' Park will remain open until 7 p.m.

USS MONITOR LEGACY PROGRAM May 16 | 12 p.m Presented by John V. Quarstein, this lecture explores the union flotilla commanded by Captain John Rodgers that sailed up the James to capture Richmond during the Civil War. In person & online. Register today! marinersmuseum.org/event/enemy-in…

Date Night Idea! Grab your sweetie for a night of strolling through fascinating galleries, sipping on international wines, and indulging in curated food pairings at The Mariners’ Sips & Trips! ❤️🍷 Saturday, June 28 | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. marinersmuseum.org/event/the-mari…

We've won the Silver Medal in the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards! This honor celebrates our Lake Stewards program, where 9th-graders take action to improve the health of Mariners’ Lake, & in turn, the James River & Chesapeake Bay Watershed. marinersmuseum.org/news-publicati…

At Sips & Trips, The Mariners’ Museum transforms into a wine enthusiast's paradise with nearly 100 international wines + tables of curated food pairings from several top-notch vendors! Get your tickets today! marinersmuseum.org/event/the-mari… Saturday, June 28 | 6:30 PM

Happy 95th Birthday, Mariners’! Since June 2, 1930, The Mariners’ has been a cornerstone of the community. We dove into our archives and found these pictures taken at the beginning of our journey as the Museum was being built. Thank you for sharing the journey with us.

Looking for something to do with your besties on a summer Saturday night? Want an excuse to dress up and sip wine? 🍷 Join us on June 28 at 6:30 p.m. at The Mariners’ Museum for our annual summer food and wine event, Sips & Trips! Get your tickets today! marinersmuseum.org/event/the-mari…

THEN & NOW: The Bronze Doors 🚪✨ Did you know the Museum's business entrance was originally the main entrance? In this 1939 photo, Chauffeur Mr. Fisher stands in front of the beautifully ornate Bronze Doors, where guests previously entered the Museum's Great Hall.

🌞Wonder Wednesdays🌸 Join us every Wednesday morning through August 27 for a storytime followed by activities for our “littlest Mariners” and their families. Wonder Wednesdays is completely FREE! Registration recommended: marinersmuseum.org/series/wonder-…

Do you have an incredible maritime story that you love sharing with others? Mariners' Log: Community Archives gives you a space to share YOUR connection to the waters and connect with other mariners just like you. Visit our webpage to learn more! marinersmuseum.org/mariners-log/

For the sixth year in a row, The Mariners’ Museum and Park has been recognized by Inside Business as one of the region’s Top Workplaces. 🏆 These folks are the definition of servant leadership, and their talent, kindness, and devotion to the community never fail to inspire. 😃

Monitor Legacy Program Friday, August 29, 2025 | 12–1 PM Learn about the capture of an incomplete ironclad in Tennessee that became USS Eastport & its valiant life before sustaining damage during the Red River Campaign. Register for in-person/online: bit.ly/4myHcWR

SAVE THE DATE: The Mariners’ Park Fall Festival🍂 Presented by TowneBank Food trucks, craft beer & cider, pumpkin decorating, live music, & more at this family-friendly event! Saturday, November 1 | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Get more info and preorder your tasting tickets today!

⚓Monitor Legacy Program⚓ Friday, September 26 | 12–1 PM Join us to learn about the controversy surrounding Capt. Charles Wilkes' Civil War Service. Register today to attend in person or online 📍The Mariners' Museum and Park | Newport News, VA marinersmuseum.org/event/capt-cha…

We’re opening doors to more of our Collection 🚪👀 With accessible storage, you get more opportunities to immerse yourself in history than ever before! Senior Objects Conservator Erik Farrell explains how this concept works and why it’s so critical for community engagement.

Sip your way through beers and ciders at The Mariners’ Park Fall Festival! 🗓️Saturday, Nov. 1, from 1-5 p.m. Get your advance tasting ticket before Nov. 1 and enjoy FREE festival admission! Tasting tickets: bit.ly/3KvA9zQ Festival details: bit.ly/46rt2kC

Mark your calendar for the 2nd annual Maritime Career Festival at The Mariners’ Museum and Park on October 18! No pre-registration is required, and admission to the career festival is included in the $1 Museum admission. For more info, email [email protected].

The Mariners’ Fall Festival is right around the corner! Live music 🎶, games 🎯, craft beer 🍺, and food🌮! Bring your family and friends to soak up the autumnal vibes on Saturday, November 1, from 1-5 p.m. 🍂 🔗Visit for info and tasting tickets: marinersmuseum.org/event/the-mari…

Monitor Legacy Program Friday, October 24 | 12–1 PM Stop by or tune in for our next lecture: Capt. John Rodgers - Hero of the Battle of Wausau Sound. Register today to attend in person or online! marinersmuseum.org/event/capt-joh…