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What about group tours?
Reservations for a variety of group tours
(more than 15) may be made to take advantage of a lower admission
price by calling (757)393-5258, ext. 10. For each 8 children in
the group, one adult chaperone is admitted free. Be sure to ask
about educational programming that can also be made available
during your visit.
What about birthday party reservations?
Plan to have your child's next birthday
party celebration at the Children's Museum of Virginia. Your room
is available to you for 90 minutes and is set for 15 people with
child-size tables and chairs. More people can be accommodated
for a slight increase in the fee. Balloons and a small treat for
the birthday child are provided. Food is welcomed with no restrictions.
After the party your guests may enjoy the rest of the day in the
museum on us! Parties are available 7 days a week. Please call
(757) 393-5258, ext. 10 to check availability and make reservations.
The cost is only $100.00 for a member and $125.00 for a non-member.
Where can I park?
Parking is available adjacent to the Children's
Museum in the Children's Museum parking garage. Entrance to the
garage is on County Street. Parking fees apply.
Can I bring strollers into the museum?
Strollers are welcomed.
How long has this museum been around?
Since 1980 The Children's Museum has had
several homes, including the public library and the old
courthouse. In 1994 it moved to its present location, a former
department store. It just keeps getting better and better.
How do I get to the
museum?
Our address is 221 High Street in Olde
Towne Portsmouth, VA 23704.
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Virginia Beach |
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Take I-264 West into the Downtown Tunnel to
Portsmouth.
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Take the first exit (#7) immediately out of
the tunnel.
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As the ramp splits, keep right onto Crawford
Street.
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Turn left, proceed two blocks to County
Street.
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Turn right, park in three-story garage on
left.
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| From
Norfolk |
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Take I-264 West into the Downtown Tunnel to
Portsmouth.
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Take the first exit (#7) immediately out of
the tunnel.
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As the ramp splits, keep right onto Crawford
Street.
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Turn left, proceed two blocks to County
Street.
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Turn right, park in three-story garage on
left.
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| From
Norfolk's Waterside |
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Take the passenger ferry to first stop in
Portsmouth, High Street Landing.
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Walk west on High Street, one and a half
blocks to Middle Street Mall. Entrance is on the mall side of
the building.
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| From
Chesapeake |
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Take Highway 17 North to Dominion Blvd.
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Get on I-464 North to the Downtown Tunnel to
Portsmouth.
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Take the first exit (#7) immediately out of
the tunnel.
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As the ramp splits, keep right onto Crawford
Street.
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Turn left, proceed two blocks to County
Street.
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Turn right, park in three-story garage on
left.
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| From
Suffolk |
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Take Route 460 or Route 58 East.
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Continue on to I-264 into Portsmouth.
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Take Exit #7-B to Crawford Street.
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Turn left on Court Street.
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Proceed two blocks to County Street.
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Turn right, park in three-story garage on
left.
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From Williamsburg and Newport News |
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Take I-64E to Hampton.
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Take I-664S across the Monitor Merrimac
Bridge Tunnel.
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Take a left exit at 15A to I-264 East.
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Exit at 7B for Crawford Street.
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Bear left at the fork in the exit, at the
bottom of the hill there is a traffic light on Court
Street.
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Turn left onto Court Street and go to the
second light which is County Street.
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Turn right onto County Street and look to
your left for the three-story, white parking garage.
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Park in the garage and the museum is
directly behind the garage.
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| From
North Carolina |
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Take Highway 17 North to Dominion Blvd.
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Get on I-464 North to the Downtown Tunnel to
Portsmouth.
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Take the first exit (#7) immediately out of
the tunnel.
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As the ramp splits, keep right onto Crawford
Street.
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Turn left, proceed two blocks to County
Street.
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Turn right, park in three-story garage on
left.
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