Children's Museum of Virginia
Hours, directions, admission
Address
221 High Street
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
Phone: 757-393-5258
Admission
Adults (18 & up): $11.00
Ages 2-17: $10
Military and Seniors: $10
Children under two free
Planetarium Admission
Free - Included with Museum Admission
The Children's Museum of Virginia gladly accepts cash, checks or major credit cards.
Lose Your Membership Card?
If a member loses their card, the front desk of any museum has the ability to confirm Membership (as long as you show valid I.D.) and can issue a new card for a $5 fee.
Members at the Stargazer and Visionary membership levels receive benefits from the Association of Children's Museums Reciprocal Membership and North American Reciprocal Programs.
City of Portsmouth Employees FREE with vaild I.D.
(does not include family members)
Directions
Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Open Mondays starting
May 27 through Labor Day
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Parking
Convenient parking is located in 2 locations - both close to the Museum. Parking at both locations is $1 per hour Monday through Friday and free on weekends and holidays.
The County Street Parking Garage located behind the Museum is equipped with Automated Pay Stations. Payment must be made BEFORE heading out to enjoy your museum visit. We recommend you pay for a minimum of 3 hours - there is a lot to do and times goes by quickly.
The Middle Street Parking Garage is located behind the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame which is across the street from the Children's Museum. Parking in this garage is pay upon exit. Both garages accept payment by cash, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover.
Museum Visitation Policy
Children must be supervised at all times. You must be 18 years or older to accompany a child into the museum. Parents/ Caregivers are responsible for their children's behavior.
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Taste and Feast Cafe
Conveniently located close to the entrance of the museum. Taste and Feast offers menu items styled for children and their parents. Planning a Birthday Party at the Children's Museum? They also offer catering (with advanced notice), give them a call at (757) 559-5746 or contact them via email.
Cafe hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. View their menu at www.tasteandfeastcatering.com.
Portsmouth, Virginia
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One visit to Portsmouth and you'll be hooked. Amble along our famous Seawall. Stroll through three centuries of historic neighborhoods. Go antiquing. Take in some art. And did we mention Portsmouth is home to some of the most delightful restaurants in the region?
Many of Portsmouth's attractions are clustered within easy walking distance of each other, making it the perfect place to spend a day. And with its central location, it's easy to get to - just a quick ferry ride from downtown Norfolk, a 20-minute drive from Virginia Beach, and less than an hour from Colonial Williamsburg.
